Archives for September 30, 2007

'The Sabres have completed the preseason, and they scored four power-play goals using an all-forward unit.' … [Read more...] about Power play keeps clicking

'“It was great to get a game in,” said Connolly, who scored the winning goal with 5:53 left in Buffalo’s 4-3 victory. “I would have liked to have gotten a few more in, but just to get one under your belt, get some of the timing down and work on the special teams against an opposing team felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly makes the most of his ice time

Rally falls short as loss ends preseason (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Preseason ends with loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Covergae

'Connolly and Kalinin, who have been bothered by groin injuries, both played in the preseason for the first time.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 3

'Derek Roy and Dmitri Kalinin each had a goal and one assist and Jason Pominville also tallied for the Sabres, who closed out their six-game preseason schedule with a 3-3-0 mark. Thomas Vanek added two assists, while Ryan Miller made 14 saves.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 3

'Both Derek Roy and Dmitri Kalinin finished the night with a goal and an assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Finish Off Preseason With 4-3 Win

'Dave Miller spoke nine magic words that made the crowd in HSBC Arena erupt, "Please add to your roster number 19, Tim Connolly."' … [Read more...] about Connolly role call

'Connolly's goal was especially pleasing for the fans, as the center was finally able to suit up for his first preseason game. The Syracuse-native had been sidelined with a groin injury suffered during an intra-squad scrimmage prior to the team's first game against Columbus last week. Lying on his stomach in front of the Penguins' net, Connolly tapped the puck past starting … [Read more...] about Connolly helps Sabres roll into the regular season