Archives for December 13, 2007

'"I think our game was pretty much the same (as Monday)," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We made more mistakes and made more turnovers but we got better results (Wednesday), so it's funny how it goes."' … [Read more...] about Same game, better results

'Quinn may not win many friends in the board room wotj his approach and he may not be building a consensus for that reason, but that's not to say he's wrong. It's just that the message doesn't seem to be getting through.' … [Read more...] about Business as usual

'“It was tough but it was still good. It was kind of what I expected; good passes, bad passes, good shots, bad shots, skating well, falling down. So you know, it’s like training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Numminen returns to the ice

'"It felt great," said Numminen after taking part in the team's optional practice at HSBC Arena. "It was an exciting, fun day for me, and I'm just happy that I was able to come back."' … [Read more...] about Numminen practices with team; Tallinder cleared to play

'The 39-year-old Numminen was cleared to practice after visiting the Cleveland Clinic on Monday and following up with team doctors on Wednesday. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff estimates it will be at least a month before Numminen is ready to return to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' defenseman Teppo Numminen skates with team for 1st time since heart surgery

'“There was a lot of stuff called that maybe hasn’t been called in previous games,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who examined the previous work of Brad Meier and Dean Morton and figured special teams would be important.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play in traffic

'“He’s just good to talk to,” Peters said. “Some guys in the room can’t really relate to how I prepare. The only guy really is Adam Mair that I talk to about fighting.”' … [Read more...] about Ray&#8217s advice packs punch

'After his playing days, he became the chief color analyst for the expansion Buffalo Sabres, and served in that position until retiring from broadcasting in 1982.' … [Read more...] about Patrick E. Hannigan, former Sabres broadcaster

'“He had a great sense of humor,” Wayne Redshaw, who covered the Sabres for decades and is now a member of the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame Committee, said of Hannigan. “We called him ‘Hoolie,’ and Hoolie and Ted Darling were a great match. I thought they really complemented each other. Ted was the voice, but Hoolie knew his hockey. He always … [Read more...] about Former Sabres analyst Hannigan dies at 71

Islanders need to play harder, smarter (Newsday) Buffalo 5, Islanders 3 (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

'Buffalo beat the Islanders for the first time in three meetings this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, NY Islanders 3

'Jason Pominville tied a career-high with three assists while Maxim Afinogenov added two helpers for the Sabres, who have two wins in their last three games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, NY Islanders 3

'Miro Satan earned boos from the sellout crowd at HSBC Arena nearly every time he touched the puck, and even more so when he notched a power play tally to cut Buffalo's lead to two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Find Back Of Net Against Isles; Win 5-3

'"It kept my goal scoring streak alive," said Lydman winding up for the punch line. "I score at least one every season."' … [Read more...] about A joking matter?

'Jason Pominville recorded three assists, Maxim Afinogenov added two helpers and Ales Kotalik chipped in with two points as the Sabres beat the Islanders 5-3 on Wednesday night in rather unsatisfying fashion.' … [Read more...] about Lost focus