Archives for November 2007

'“We’ve been in a situation for the last three years that was not what we’d prefer,” Sabres managing partner Larry Quinn said. “We’d like to have our own team and control it. We never wanted a dual affiliation. We’re going to make sure that we have an affiliate that’s our team and our team only. That’s all I can say.”' … [Read more...] about Strains in Sabres-Amerks marriage are mounting

'"They came out hard, but I thought we played well defensively," said Thibault, noting that the task was made more difficult because the Sabres lost Henrik Tallinder to an undisclosed injury midway through the second period. "I thought we played a perfect road game," Thibault added.' … [Read more...] about 'Old man' Thibault values ice time in Montreal

'Old man' Thibault values ice time in Montreal (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: "One tears off some by the time which runs" (Le Journal de Montreal) Mike Komisarek pushes back the excuse of tiredness (Le Journal de Montreal) Throats in the place of Bubble (Le Journal de … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage

'"We did research on him and we were looking for a veteran guy that could be positive and support a guy that he knew was going to play a lot," Ruff said. "We felt we brought in a good guy and his work ethic and attitude has been tremendous. I was thrilled for him tonight."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 0

'"I feel we've been playing the way we've played for the last two and a half years," Roy said. "We kind of got away from that, but now we're playing the same style as before. We keep rolling lines, everybody's playing and it doesn't matter who gets the goal or who gets the glory, all that matters is the win."' … [Read more...] about Thibault posts shutout as Sabres sweep home-and-home with 3-0 win over Habs

'"It's always fun to play here against the Habs," said Thibault. "I haven't played here in the last couple of years and I'll this hard work I've put in makes it really rewarding."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 0

'Some possible bad news on the injury front as Henrik Tallinder left at the end of the second period and did not return with a shoulder injury. Lindy Ruff said after the game that they don't know how long it will be, but will be some time.' … [Read more...] about Thibault Shuts Out Habs; Tallinder Injured

'The Sabres' special teams played a role tonight, going 1-4 on the power play and killing off all three Montreal power plays. But the night belonged to Thibault, who was thrilled about his first shutout with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Remember me?

'Jaroslav Spacek played one of his best games as a Sabre, banging bodies, blocking six shots and breaking up a three-on-one break in the Buffalo zone, and fishing a puck from between his legs and casting it into the far corner of the net to break a scoreless tie in the second period.' … [Read more...] about 10 things you should know about the Sabres-Canadiens game

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