Archives for March 2007

'The 11,000 medallions featuring Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere were snatched up almost immediately early Monday. That’s a level of interest that the medallion manufacturer hasn’t seen in any other market where it has run similar promotions. In response, The News is arranging to have more medallions made and is promising its readers that anyone interested in buying … [Read more...] about Sabres medallions sell like playoff tickets

Amerks swap goalies (Amerks.com) Florida recalls Sprukts; Globke returns to Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'I spoke to a representative for the Buffalo News, who told me they were surprised by the great demand for the medallions. So now, you can place an order with the paper for either individual player medallions or the full set of 24. However, you will still need each coupon for each player you wish to buy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Medallions Hard to Find

'Haskill's newest song, titled “Sabres Anthem 06-07,” is the soundtrack behind a fantastic Sabres music video making some noise on YouTube. The song, off the mix tape “When Opposites Attack” in which he works with fellow Western New York rapper Simmantics, can also be heard on Haskill's MySpace page.' … [Read more...] about Mad skills

'"Every game has playoff ramifications," said Ruff, who's team has a chance to finish first in the overall standings for the first time in franchise history. "We need to answer the bell because that's the type of hockey you're going to need to play going into the postseason."' … [Read more...] about Ruff: No time for Sabres to let up now

'Vanek has elevated his game and clearly is a rising star in the NHL. He was second on the Sabres in scoring with 37 goals and 74 points through 75 games - and his whopping plus-41 was tops in the NHL and far and away the best on the team.' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s Plus Side

'The life-long Sabres fan lists Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk as a favorite player...Kane does admit that he'd love a return home. "Growing up in Buffalo I always wanted to be a Sabre. That'd be cool to see me get drafted there but I'm not really worried about wherever I go. Just getting drafted by a team that would want my rights - that's exciting enough for me."' … [Read more...] about 2007 Prospect: Buffalo’s Pate Kane

'"It was a hard practice, and if things go as they have so far, I'm not seeing any problems with me playing Wednesday," said Kotalik. "We just did a lot of work to know how the knee would react in a full practice. We've been doing a lot of battling things in practice today and I felt pretty good. I felt strong and that's what I need to do to … [Read more...] about Returning Wednesday?

'"If things keep going the way they've been doing so far, I'm not seeing any problems playing Wednesday," said Kotalik, who added he will have to play with a knee brace.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Kotalik ready to return; Lydman, Paille close behind

'All due respect to Daniel Briere, who is the Sabre getting the MVP buzz, but is he having a hugely better season than Vanek? I realize that Vanek has to "pay his dues" to get the props he deserves, but he does lead Buffalo with 37 goals and even more impressively leads the NHL with a plus-41 plus-minus rating (goals scored at even strength when he's on the ice).' … [Read more...] about Vanek getting no MVP props

'But this team is as loaded as any, and still mad as heck about the Sabres’ dismantling of them in the playoffs. If Ray Emery stays good and Ottawa keeps skating, the Sabres have a wired bear to tangle with in Round 2.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa lurking for ‘scary’ playoff rematch

'What has been a marvelous regular season for the Buffalo Sabres can't end fast enough for the club's over-extended pro scouts. The Eastern Conference leaders are trying to get the book on up to six different first-round playoff opponents.' … [Read more...] about Scouting nightmare

'They are relentless. They never give up, and they work hard as a team. They have great goaltending. They’ve shown the last two games against Toronto that if they don’t work hard, they’re just an average hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Pulling no punches

Amerks' winning streak ends (Rochester D&C) Rochester left a big impression on Bednarski (Rochester D&C) Gritty Crunch rallies for win (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse 3, Rochester 2 (AP) Winning Streak Stopped (RNews.com) Syracuse ends Rochester's streak at four games (Amerks.com) Game notes (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage (Updtaed 4:45 a.m.)

'“If we want to be the big, bad team we think we are, we’re going to have to show a little more effort, that’s for sure -- early in games, at least,” Miller said. “We know we have the capability to score, but we got to start playing complete hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Another clunker angers Miller