Archives for April 2007

'"He's made his decision," said head coach Lindy Ruff about Connolly. "He thinks that he can play. I think the decision now is, do we have him at a good enough level?"' … [Read more...] about End Of Recovery Period In Sight?

'Numminen has undergone multiple surgeries to correct heart abnormalities and this season broke the NHL record for most games played by European-trained player.' … [Read more...] about Numminen Nominated For Masterton Trophy

'The four squads feature 37 NHL prospects, including three future Sabres. In addition, Drew Stafford and Ryan Miller have a vested interest in the outcome as their alma maters -- North Dakota and Michigan State -- fight for the coveted NCAA title.' … [Read more...] about Frozen four

With the regular season all but over, it should have been apparent to most who watched Tuesday night's game that although The Crosby Era in the NHL will arrive soon enough, The Buffalo Era is dawning first. … [Read more...] about Crosby Era coming, but this moment belongs to Buffalo

'In the lockerroom before the game, Imlach told the team how much he wanted a victory over the Russians, and from the first drop of the puck the Sabres delivered. They put constant pressure on the puckhandler and then utilized the trap on defense. Anytime a Wings player tried to enter the Sabres’ zone, Schoenfeld, Guevremont and especially Korab would hit him.' … [Read more...] about 1976 rout of Soviets a top moment in Sabres history

Amerks' Dennis blocks Marlies despite barrage of shots (Rochester D&C) Spitzer mixes with ordinary fans (Rochester D&C) Ex-Knights foil Marlies (AP) Amerks Top Toronto (RNews.com) Amerks beat Toronto 5-3 to move closer to playoffs (Amerks.com) Amerks Down Marlies (TorontoMarlies.com) Amerks move closer to playoffs with win over Toronto (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Everything we do now really doesn't matter," Hecht said. "We're focused. We've accomplished a little thing with winning the conference. But it's not our main goal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ho-hum after clinching East

'In terms of jersey sales, six of the top 10 selling hockey sweaters that Shop.NHL.com sold in March belonged to Sabres players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set sales pace for NHL

'Tuesday's win over the Pens was a positive indicator for a lot of reasons. It was one of the most complete games they've played all season. The perfect balance between lightning quick transition hockey, and outstanding team defense. The kind of defense that wins games in April, May, and June.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Show Playoff Prowess

'"We're on the right path. That's all it is. That's all it can be," Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch vs. Penguins

'“Forty goals in your second year and to be [plus-42] at the same time, that’s a pretty special place,” Ruff said of Vanek, who missed the final 13 minutes with back spasms. “Thomas is OK. . . . I wouldn’t anticipate him missing any time.”' … [Read more...] about Under lock and key

'“Looking back, we had a good team, a real good team,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, a rookie on the ’79-80 squad, said Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Legacy of &#821779-80 mostly forgotten

'Two fundraising efforts held as a show of support for Lindy Ruff after the Sabres coach was fined by the National Hockey League have taken in $11,100 for charity.' … [Read more...] about Ire over Ruff fine to benefit 5 charities

'Here are the 10 people you can always find in Duff’s or any other Buffalo wing place during a Sabres game...'. … [Read more...] about A true hockey town

'“The support [the Sabres] receive on teen Web sites is simply amazing,” says Ed Kilgore, sports director at WGRZ-TV. “Young people share their concern over the latest injury, or share their outrage at what they think is an injustice or their happiness over a great win or performance.” Kilgore, whose teenage daughter listens to Sabres games … [Read more...] about Go, Sabres!