Archives for April 12, 2007

'"He'll definitely help us," teammate Jason Pominville said. "He brings a ton of skill, that's for sure. He's such a creative player out there. ... Adding him is definitely something we're excited about."' … [Read more...] about Connolly's comeback full circle

'But in Wade Dubielewicz, a backup goalie who rescued the Isles’ season, Buffalo is preparing for a largely unknown commodity. Dubielewicz played two periods against Buffalo this season, but has just 17 National Hockey League starts in threeseasons. He is, however, hot when it counts, and the Sabres would prefer to get to him early rather than allowing Dubielewicz to … [Read more...] about Buffalo enters first round with high expectations, stacked roster

'“You don’t want to overprepare, but you want to be ready,” he said. “You’ve got to know what the players can handle. Drive home two or three real important points. They’ve still got to go out there and play, they’ve got to have fun playing, and they’ve got to work hard. There’s going to be some good bounces and some … [Read more...] about Players change, and so does Lindy

'Our panel of experts break down the opening series and come up with the same verdict: Sabres win it easily.' … [Read more...] about Our experts say Sabres will win it easily

'Connolly credited teammates with keeping his spirits up. “It’s not easy to go through, but I had a great group of guys on the team supporting me,” he said. “Family and friends all helped out through it. It makes recovery a lot easier.”' … [Read more...] about After Lost Season, Sabre Returns for Cup Run

'Sabres in 6.' … [Read more...] about Islanders vs. Sabres

After Lost Season, Sabre Returns for Cup Run (New York Times) Smyth adds Oil to Isles' fire in bid to foil Sabres (New York Daily News) Underdog Isles ready (New York Post) Underdog? Really? (New York Newsday) He's not Tiger, but Blake's now a major player (New York Newsday) Islanders vs. Sabres (New York Newsday) NY Islanders at Buffalo (AP) Sabres host Islanders in … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'There is no shortage of compelling storylines that will play out in this series. How will the Sabres cope with their favoured status? How will New York do with third-stringer Wade Dubielewicz in net? Will four of the top free-agents-in-waiting (Ryan Smyth, Jason Blake, Daniel Briere, Chris Drury) dazzle or fizzle? But the one that's got the hockey world buzzing is Nolan's … [Read more...] about Nolan set for Sabre circus

'"To this day, I still can't come up with a reason," Nolan said. "I don't know. It's one of those things you accept in life. I moved on and did some other things."' … [Read more...] about Nolan making the most of his second chance

'But Nolan still has a lot to prove. "The one thing you always try to do is get respect," he said. "At the start of the year they picked us for 30th?but here we are."' … [Read more...] about No need to stoke old fires, Nolan says

'Knox supported Nolan before he left Buffalo, and even took part in a 1997 rally in his support. "I did not agree with any of that period. I really didn't," she said.' … [Read more...] about Forever A Sabres Fan

'Looking back at 2006-2007, we recall our five most epic and memorable games of the campaign...'. … [Read more...] about An Extraordinary Year

'The Buzz will take the place of its sister station, WROC 950 AM, on the Sabres Radio Network for the duration of the playoffs because it has a larger station reach. The Network currently includes four other stations - WBTA 1490 AM (Batavia), WKSN 1340 AM (Jamestown), WMXO 101.5 FM (Olean), and WGR 550 AM, the flagship station of the Sabres Radio Network.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Expand Radio Network

'Now, if you want the Vengeance Tour of all time, how's this sound? The Sabres knock off the Islanders... eliminate the Penguins, who sent us packing in 1979 and 2001 on shocking overtime goals at the Aud and HSBC Arena, respectively... exorcise the Devils to earn payback for 1994... then, in the master stroke, wipe out the Stars in the finals.' … [Read more...] about The things we do for love; Vengeance Tour; an Easter dinner omen