Archives for March 2007

'The music in which Lydman immerses himself is the exact opposite. Think loud heavy metal, with screaming guitars and wailing singers. Then think louder and heavier, with more screaming and wailing. It’s the type of music that might make hard-core rockers like Metallica and Guns N’ Roses recoil and blush.' … [Read more...] about Lydman outfitted with full metal racket

'The center practiced alongside new teammate Dainius Zubrus on Tuesday, with Michael Ryan on the left wing. It will be the first game for the trio, and it will be Zubrus’ first extended time on the wing since early in his career. He has been playing center for most of the past 3 seasons but said he played right wing for the first six years of his career.' … [Read more...] about Drury returns to lineup tonight

'Adversities mounted in the third quarter, as an unimaginable litany of injuries ravaged the roster and pushed virtually every prospect in Rochester into NHL duty. Through it all, Buffalo remained in front of the Eastern Conference and on pace to exceed their record-setting bounties of the 2005-06 season as the quarter came to a close.' … [Read more...] about Third Quarter Report Card

Avalanche Preview (Boulder Daily Camera) Colorado (33-29-5) at Buffalo (44-16-5) (AP) Sabres look for fourth straight victory (Sportsticker) Colorado Avalanche (33-29-5) at Buffalo Sabres (44-16-5) (The Sports Network) Game # 66: Colorado @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) Three home games in four nights starts with Colorado (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Colorado Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

Injured Sprukts returns for green-clad Amerks (Rochester D&C) The Amerks' week ahead (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)

'The NHL reported Tuesday that overall sales were up 75 percent in February compared to a year ago with Sabres' apparel sales having increased more than 1,000 percent year-over-year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres atop NHL sales charts

'“A lot of reward should go to Randy Cunneyworth,” Gage said. “He does a great job developing players. A lot of coaches will try to take their top players and try to develop one or two guys. But when they come and put the jersey on he really wants to develop every one of them. “He tells his players that and he’s got that special personality … [Read more...] about Cunneyworth answers the call

'"You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what my role is," Conklin told The Spec. "And it's not a role I have any trouble accepting. I like being around these high-energy guys."' … [Read more...] about Ty Conklin’s Backup Plan

Amerk yearns for different stage (Rochester D&C) The Moose to attend sportsmanship conference (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'During Monday's practice, Lindy Ruff had him paired with the newly acquired Dainius Zubrus on the right wing, and Michael Ryan on the left.' … [Read more...] about Drury Poised for Return

'Since Toronto fancies itself the “Center of the Hockey Universe,” anything involving a Maple Leafs player usually receives scads of attention from the hockey world and the NHL. The contentious hit New Jersey Devils tough guy Cam Janssen laid on Toronto’s Tomas Kaberle, which left the defenseman briefly unconscious, was no exception. The NHL cited the lateness … [Read more...] about Sabres getting more support on late hits

' He felt good and should be ready to play Wednesday night when the team faces Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Drury Practices

'“I’m getting an opportunity here to play with some great players,” Stafford said. “I’m going to do my best to take advantage of it because that’s just how I am. That’s my personality. I’m a competitive guy. I’m getting this chance. This is where I want to be. This is what I want to do."' … [Read more...] about Stafford may not see Rochester anytime soon

'The event is tonight from 5pm until 8pm at Casa Di Pizza on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Ruff Rally

'The Sabres may be in the process of becoming hockey's version of the New England Patriots, football's model franchise, a team able to lose key parts and replace them with others without missing a beat.' … [Read more...] about Injuries? No problem.