Archives for November 24, 2007

Canadiens seek revenge against Sabres (Sportsticker) Game Preview: Canadiens vs. Sabres (Canadiens.com) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage (Part II)

'“Everything is starting to kick in a little bit here,” Vanek said. “Obviously, it’s not what you want in that it’s six, seven weeks too late. Better late than never.”' … [Read more...] about Patience pays off for Ruff

'The Sabres have had numerous problems this season, so by no means does their slow start fall solely atop his shoulders. But there’s also no denying that their decline since last season ran parallel with Afinogenov’s ineffectiveness.' … [Read more...] about Max finally breaks out with results

'“He’s coming,” said coach Lindy Ruff. “I didn’t know what to expect and I thought tonight he was better, even had a little more jump. We just hope he keeps getting better and better for us.”' … [Read more...] about This time, Connolly finds nothing but net

'So much for the Sabres wearing white during home games against divisional opponents in November. Buffalo wore its blue uniforms against Montreal on Friday since the team needed the whites for tonight’s road game, despite an earlier release from the team saying they’d wear white.' … [Read more...] about Connolly&#8217s goal ends long drought

'Numminen, who has had three surgeries to correct an irregular heartbeat, has skated three times during the past week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blue-liner Numminen has his heart in the right place

Sabres blue-liner Numminen has his heart in the right place (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: A wrong decision of the arbitrators (Le Journal de Montreal) Pominville to support Ruff (Le Journal de Montreal) History is repeating itself in Buffalo (La … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage (Part I)

'"We can't take it for granted," Connolly said. "We've played solid the last few games but we still have a ways to go."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 2

'Buffalo jumped out to a 2-0 lead, only to watch Montreal storm back and tie it.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 2

'Ryan Miller stopped 30 shots, while Tim Connolly finished with a goal and an assist in the win.' … [Read more...] about Three Straight For Sabres With 4-2 Win

'“I still have a ways to go, but it’s a step,” he said. “It was a great play by Paetscher, kind of a shot pass. I feel like I got a great tip on the first one and it hit [Montreal goaltender Carey Price] in the shoulder and I just stuck with it and put it in.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek nets game winner

'Since recently figuring out how to score a game's first goal, the Buffalo Sabres look like they are finally back on track.' … [Read more...] about Back on track

Hard check brings Card's night to early, wobbly end (Rochester D&C) Amerks Salvage Finale (RNews.com) Monsters Come Up Short Again on the Road (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage