Archives for November 2007

Amerks on the NHL Network seven times (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres will have Defenseman Nolan Pratt in the line-up tonight when they take on the Ottawa Senators. Andrej Sekera will sit in the press box to make room for Pratt.' … [Read more...] about Pratt Will Play; Connolly Not Ready

'"Last year everything we touched turned to gold on offense," Sabres goalie Ryan Miller said. "This year we're going to have to work for it a bit just the way teams approach us. We have the talent," he said. "We have the scoring touch. It's just we're not going to get very many good looks. You got to make them count. We just have to … [Read more...] about NHL's yawn-inducing hockey has sapped Sabres

'“They’re the best right now, and we’re right at the bottom,” Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek said. “So if you want to kick-start your season, that’s the way to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Senators give Sabres a chance to aim high

'The game will be Spezza’s first since signing a seven-year, $49 million contract extension earlier this month. The 24-year-old has one goal and 12 assists in 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Spezza expected to return tonight

'We came home for Game Three, and we sat back a little too much.' … [Read more...] about When Sabres danced with the Stars

'While it remains to be seen if Buffalo can unsheathe that once-lethal scoring ability and start the climb back into a playoff position, Senators head coach John Paddock said he believed a recovery was certain. "My guess is that they're just still trying to find their way, like we were last year, after losing players," Paddock said after practice yesterday. "They're a pretty … [Read more...] about Sabres now know Senators’ pain

'“We know we’re playing a desperate hockey club,” said Senators centre Jason Spezza after practice Wednesday at Scotiabank Place. “We know how we felt last year when we were in that position ... all they’re thinking about is trying to get out of their slump and win hockey games. “They’re a dangerous hockey team.”' … [Read more...] about Senators won’t overlook struggling Sabres

Senators Game Day (Ottawa Citizen) Buffalo (6-9-1) at Ottawa (14-2-0) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (6-9-1) at Ottawa Senators (14-2-0) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Their mugs will be seen by the thousands catching the game against the Montreal Canadiens at HSBC Arena Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Teens get their mugs on Sabres tickets

'A final decision on Connolly's playing status will not be made until Thursday morning.' … [Read more...] about Connolly, Power Play and Pratt

'“We can [adapt]. That doesn’t mean we don’t learn as we go and maybe make some minor personnel changes down the road or stay the way we are, but yeah, we can be all right. We’re heading in the right direction now. We’re not getting the results, but we’re moving in the right direction.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres OK with makeup

'That night I even had Rob Brown of the Penguins calling me out, wanting to fight me. Little Rob Brown. I came up to Buffalo to be a physical player, but I was like, “I’m on a roll here. I’ve got two points. I’m not wasting my time in the penalty box.”' … [Read more...] about In first game, beginner&#8217s luck

'So, what exactly are the boys doing wrong? I honestly don’t know. They definitely skated much better than the week before and were still shut out twice. Thankfully, Ryan Miller has been back on his game and saving us from the kind of embarrassment that we caused Atlanta earlier this season. Still, three goals in four games is a problem, especially when we’re … [Read more...] about Welcome to Hockeytown, USA

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