Archives for October 2007

'“I’m getting better every day,” Kotalik said. “The healing of the knee is going even better than we expected. Hopefully, I will be cleared for contact early next week and I will be ready to help the team on Thursday.”' … [Read more...] about Kotalik could be ready by Thursday

Two on Isle (New York Post) Meyer on waivers, clearing path for Berard (New York Newsday) Islanders 3, Buffalo 2 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'"We did a better job -- they just got some breaks," Miller said. "We made a step forward, and it's not going to happen all at once."' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 3, Buffalo 2

'The teams entered the third period tied 1-1, but Comrie scored less than two minutes into the frame to give the Isles the lead. Guerin carried over the blue line along the left side and, from the top of the circle, sent a drop pass for Comrie. The newly-acquired forward stickhandled through the slot and beat Miller with a low backhander at the 1:47 mark.' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 3, Buffalo 2

'Mike Comrie is kryptonite to the Buffalo Sabres as he scored another two goals as the New York Islanders defeated the Sabres 3-2 Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum.' … [Read more...] about Mike Comrie Upsets Sabres 3-2

'What a difference a year makes.' … [Read more...] about Fall sweeping

Simon says Marlies have right stuff (Toronto Star) Amerks suffer 4-1 setback at Toronto (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Islanders seek second straight win over Sabres (Sportsticker) Islanders vs. Buffalo (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage (Part II)

'“I don’t think we were determined enough in the defensive zone,” Sabres center Derek Roy said. “We’ve got to go out and shut teams down. You take away two of their power-play goals and you’ve got a tie game. We’ve just got to stay out of the box, first of all, and second of all we’ve just got to work harder on the penalty … [Read more...] about New York turns on power

'And that needs to improve. The Sabres were outworked by the Islanders, just as they were in the postseason last year. New York outshot Buffalo, 34-26. The Sabres were sloppy defensively, which led to goalie Ryan Miller having a tough night. Toni Lydman had no excuse for taking a breather on Mike Comrie’s second goal, but he was hardly alone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 effort needs improvement

'About an hour before the start of the game, Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret quickly stoked the crowd into a frenzy with the introduction of his new broadcast partner and long-standing CBC Hockey Night in Canada color man, Harry Neale. “Harry Neale, I want to introduce you to the best fans in the history of hockey,” Jeanneret proclaimed. Then Jeanneret … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 fans back in action

'"Obviously it's disappointing when you lose a home opener or any game," said defenseman Brian Campbell, one of Buffalo's best players on this night as he logged a team-high 26 shifts and finished plus-one. "We have a long way to go; we have a lot of work to do."' … [Read more...] about Bad special teams spell loss for Sabres

'Allowing one player, preferably Hecht, the chance to grow into the role through an entire 82 games would do more good then any attempt to spread the wealth.' … [Read more...] about Rotating captaincy not Ruff&#8217s best idea

'Although the beloved blue and gold hasn’t made its full, auspicious appearance across the region -- flooding Western NY in Sabres jerseys and hockey fanatics -- public opinion of the Sabres’ prospects this season are unanimous. Fans see playoffs in the Sabres future, albeit 82 tough games and seven unpredictable months in the future. One 6-4 loss is small … [Read more...] about Buffalo fans hail hockey season

'"We were hurting ourselves more than the Islanders were beating us," defenseman Toni Lydman said after a 6-4 season-opening loss to New York Friday night in front of 18,690 at HSBC Arena. "We made mistakes. We turned the puck over. ... It's a disappointing loss." Then he said, "81 to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop opener