Archives for March 30, 2007

‘All but locked in, Buffalo can bank on playing the No. 8 seed. The big problem is that the opponent can be any of seven clubs.’

‘Through 76 games, at least one Sabres defenseman has been injured for 69 of them.’

‘“It’s something that you absolutely love to help out with,” said Lindy Ruff, head coach of the Eastern Conference- leading Buffalo Sabres. “Not only has our organization stepped up, the whole community has.”’

‘”An excellent crowd,” said officer Brian Griffin, who also skated in the game. “They stepped up to the plate just like I knew they would throughout Buffalo and all of Western New York. It’s going to a great cause, because she’s going to need a lot of recovering, and a lot of rehabilitation.”‘

DiPietro can’t head to Buffalo (New York Daily News)

Brass finally uses the ‘C’ word (Newsday)

Can’t hide the truth (Newsday)

Injuries force Snow to sign Simpson (Newsday)

Nolan stays true to his roots in NHL coaching return (USA Today)

NY Islanders (36-28-12) at Buffalo (49-20-7) (AP)

Islanders G DiPietro to miss 2nd straight game (AP)

Sabres aim to move closer to division, conference titles (Sportsticker)

New York Islanders (36-28-12) at Buffalo Sabres (49-20-7) (The Sports Network)

Islanders (36-28-12) at Buffalo Sabres (49-20-7) (NewYorkIslanders.com)

Game # 77: NY Islanders @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com)

Desperate Isles come into Buffalo needing win (LetsGoSabres.com)

'"Danny is a terrific competitor and a great skater, and some opportunities that he has had, we need him to finish on and that's a great step in the right direction," coach Lindy Ruff said of his goal Wednesday night.'

'While Ryan was playing a primary scoring role with the Amerks, he found himself in more of a checking role with the Sabres. "I think I showed I could contribute in different situations," said the fourth-year veteran, who made his NHL debut back in November. "Playing with Chris Drury, we were usually against the other team's top line."'

'The Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena will play host to the Buffalo Sabres Alumni, who will play a benefit hockey game against the Labatt Blue All-Stars on Sunday with the face-off scheduled for 1 p.m.'