Archives for April 2007

'The Sabres took the lead halfway through the first as Tim Connolly set up Brian Campbell for a one timer past Islanders goaltender Wade Dubielewicz. Buffalo would out shoot New York 11-1 in the period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take Game One 4-1

'The Buzz, 98.9 FM in Rochester, takes over for WROC, reaching approximately 30 miles East, West and South of the city. WDOE (1410 AM) in Dunkirk will carry all of the playoff games as well, and completes coverage of the I-90 corridor from Buffalo to the Pennsylvania border.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Radio Network Expands: Game 1 Notes

'"It makes a huge difference for us to come out here and play a solid game and get the win," said defenseman Brian Campbell, who scored two goals and an assist. "You hopefully want to grab the wolf at home and then see what happens on Long Island."' … [Read more...] about Utilizing Their Power Supply

'Denying the Islanders any shot on goal for the first fifteen minutes of play and just one by the intermission, Buffalo's specialty teams emerged out of their late season slumber to rise to the occasion in impressive fashion, sending the heavily-favored Sabres to an early 1-0 lead in the series.' … [Read more...] about ECQF # 1: Sabres 4, Islanders 1

'It wasn't the most memorable playoff game, but it didn't have to be as the Sabres controlled the pace and play through much of the 60 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Dynamic Duo

'With all of the strong efforts by the team, I have to single out Zubrus due to his strength on the puck. Superheroes possess super-strength. And watching Zubrus pull away from three Islander players only to get poke-checked by Dubielewicz leads me to believe that heroes do walk among us. And they wear No. 15.' … [Read more...] about All these guys were scary good in opening win

'Imagine the smile stretching from my right ear to my left as that loudmouth Jeanneret is rendered speechless at the sight of another team's sweater celebrating on the ice before him. It's a sight and sound far too joyous to speak about.' … [Read more...] about I am not a Sabres fan

It's a different game for Amerks' Anderson (Rochester D&C) Amerks host Syracuse on U.S. Army Night Friday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'At age 14, Austrian youngster Thomas Vanek visited Edmonton from his new home in Lacombe and rushed over to have his picture taken at the Wayne Gretzky statue, hoping, like most starry-eyed kids, that some of No. 99's magic would rub off. Some of it did.' … [Read more...] about From Austria to NHL via Lacombe

'“I don’t think any one person has to feel like they have to carry the team,” Miller said. “I think it’s spread out in such a way that night-to-night it’s people stepping up, or the entire team working together. Only that could be the biggest reason we’re able to do that this year. “And moving forward, it’s going to have to … [Read more...] about Expectations high for Sabres

'All of the storylines this matchup creates have been picked with a fine-toothed comb. But when the Buffalo Sabres step foot onto HSBC Arena ice Thursday (8 p.m. MSG-TV/WGR-AM) to face the New York Islanders in the first of seven possible meetings, all that matters is the win.' … [Read more...] about The quest begins

'"On the flip side, the Islanders have some good veteran players who have been tested in these situations. I don't think that's an issue with them."' … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres ready to be favourites?

'"Last year it was a little more noticeable," Satan said of the booing. "It's a little quieter this year but at least they remember me."' … [Read more...] about Satan says return to Buffalo isn't special

'“There’s no science to it,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “Most goals -- over 70 percent of the goals on power plays -- are led from somebody shooting from the point, or one of those guys in a high umbrella [standing on the edge of the faceoff circles] getting a shot through and the goaltender’s scrambling on a rebound. Not often do you score a goal … [Read more...] about Long shots are a best bet for making power play work

'“It’s always the team I want to win, always,” said Tuzzolino, who’s in the Islanders system but will become an unrestricted free agent if they don’t sign him by June 1. “If I’m ever there [with the Islanders], I’m sure my emotions would change, but from a fan standpoint, I was born and raised here. I’ve got to go for … [Read more...] about Isles&#8217 draftee has soft spot for Sabres