Archives for November 17, 2007

'“Scoring the first goal, plus getting the big lead like that, it was definitely something new for us,” right wing Drew Stafford said. “We got rewarded for our hard work and the way we’ve been playing. It feels good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally have an edge

'“He’s a great character guy,” Roy said. “He’s got tremendous skill, tremendous upside to his game. He works really hard in practice and games. We need that energy on this team.”' … [Read more...] about MacArthur adds golden touch to offense

'The revelation of the Sabres' intentions was made in New York state Supreme Court on Friday, and also revealed in an e-mail sent by the city of Rochester to the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Ending of an era?

'“We’re looking for someone who can come off the half-wall and make a play,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “He’s been excellent.”' … [Read more...] about MacArthur&#8217s goal ends Buffalo&#8217s ugly streak

Buffalo breaks out of slump (Toronto Globe and Mail) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) The following are rough English translations from French language documents: Regier think that the NHL wrong (Le Journal de Montreal) Piétinés by buffalo (La Presse) Huet did not find enjoyable evening (CP) Photo gallery (CP) The years pass and Ruff remains (RDS.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage

'"The biggest thing was at least we were getting chances," MacArthur said. "When you're not getting chances that's when you worry."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 1

'"The last three or four games, we should have won all those games," said MacArthur. "The coaches are keeping us real calm in the dressing room. We're going out and work hard every game. Tonight was a good start, hopefully we can keep it going."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 1

'For the first time in fifteen games the Sabres got on the board first as Clarke MacArthur chipped home a rebound past Cristobal Huet to take the 1-0 lead eight minutes into the game. Buffalo extended their lead on a Nolan Pratt shot from the point that was deflected in by Daniel Paille. Then just three minutes later Thomas Vanek set up Drew Stafford on an odd man rush to … [Read more...] about MacArthur Nets Two In 4-1 Win

'"Tonight we played smart. We were chipping the puck in, weren't playing fancy at the blueline and we weren't making that little play in the middle. We were playing as a team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike first, hold strong

'Clarke MacArthur's first period goal finally gave the Buffalo Sabres an opening lead before Daniel Paille and Drew Stafford added two more first period goals in Buffalo's 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Friday night at HSBC Arena, backstopped by Ryan Miller's 36 save performance.' … [Read more...] about Slump buster

'Clarke MacArthur, Daniel Paille and Drew Stafford, 22, 23 and barely 22 years of age, respectively, led the Sabres out of the offensive wilderness and accounted for all four goals Friday night in Buffalo's 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Young blood

Ending of an era? (Rochester D&C) Multiple deficits too much for IceHogs in loss to Americans (Rockford Register Star) Amerks Edge IceHogs, 5-4 (Amerks.com) Three goal deficit too much for Rockford to overcome (IceHogs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage