Archives for November 29, 2007

'"I don't think we were ready to play," Sabres forward Jason Pominville said bluntly.' … [Read more...] about Spiritless Sabres fall to St. Louis

'In the letters, the Sabres offer to talk about signing a long term affiliation. But the January letter says "we would also be interested in discussing an outright purchase of the Americans." In the April letter, Quinn writes, "we are prepared to purchase the team as an asset purchase at a fair market value."' … [Read more...] about Letters show Sabres wanted to buy Amerks

'“We’re sometimes a young, stubborn crew that thinks it should be a lot easier, and it wasn’t,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Spirited rally for St. Louis

'So Stempniak has been a poor man’s version -- relatively speaking -- of the Sabres’ Thomas Vanek. A former college star has a breakout offensive year, leading his team in goals in his second NHL season and hits the financial jackpot. But unlike Vanek, Stempniak insists that he hasn’t felt the burden of living up to his lucrative new deal.' … [Read more...] about Stempniak nets results sans goals

'“I was happy to score a goal of course but I’m more disappointed for the team,” said Sekera, a 21-year-old native of the Czech Republic. “We didn’t deserve [to win] because we didn’t play very well.”' … [Read more...] about Bittersweet night for rookie Sekera

Photo gallery (St. Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s St. Louis Coverage

'The Sabres are winless in their last 11 games against St. Louis -- including eight loses in regulation -- and haven't beaten the Blues at home in more than 12 years.' … [Read more...] about St. Louis 4, Buffalo 3

'Brad Boyes scored with 57.5 seconds left in regulation, as the Blues came away with a 4-3 victory over Buffalo and continued their domination of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about St. Louis 4, Buffalo 3

'The Blues scored three goals in the third period to give them the 4-3 win at HSBC Arena Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Blues Get Three In Third For 4-3 Win

'"You don't see this team at all," said Ales Kotalik, who scored his fifth goal of the season midway through the second period. "It's not an excuse, but you really don't know what [style] they are playing. It's tough to get any kind of preparation for a team like this."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to sing the Blues

'Before tonight’s game, the Sabres were 7-0-0 when leading after two periods.' … [Read more...] about Singing the Blues

Sabres Amerks future: "That ship has sailed" (WHEC-TV) Sabres-Amerks affiliation talks dominate early season (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We knew the breaks would come our way eventually, and everyone here knows that this is a much better team than it was a month ago, myself included,” said Miller. “I would definitely give us a good grade, and even though the standings don’t bear that out right now, I would say that this division is still very much up for grabs.”' … [Read more...] about The Northeast Division Gauntlet

'Don't look now, but the "other" team in Buffalo has won five straight hockey games. Now that the Bills have regained a losing record, it won't be long before a debate ensues over whether Buffalo is a Bills-first town, or a Sabres-first town. It's funny how winning (or losing) does that.' … [Read more...] about Is Buffalo a hockey town or a football town?