Archives for January 6, 2008

'Buffalo, opening a three-game road trip, suffered its sixth straight loss for the first time since March 18-27, 2006. The Sabres (19-18-3) have made the conference finals each of the last two years but are in danger of missing the playoffs this season.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 2

'"We had a couple chances in the first two shifts of the third period and we gave them two mistakes," said Buffalo captain Jaroslav Spacek. "We gave them a couple chances and they buried both of them."' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 2

'Johan Hedberg was solid in net stopping 37 of 39 Buffalo shots, while Ryan Miller put aside 25 shots in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Losing Streak Hits Six With 5-2 Loss In Atlanta

'The Sabres play 11 of their next 13 games away from HSBC Arena, starting with today’s matinee against the Atlanta Thrashers in Philips Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pack for road games

'Sources across the gabby NHL contend that Regier isn’t the primary reason the Sabres have lost so many players in recent years. Add up all the talk behind the scenes, and you see a pattern that suggests his own bosses are his biggest obstruction. Basically, he’s made the right call on players, only to have his decisions vetoed.' … [Read more...] about Source of Sabres&#8217 problems starts higher than Regier

'“I get asked a lot whether we’ll reopen when we have the first opportunity to do so, which is next year,” Kelly said. “Frankly, it’s too early for us to tell. We’re going to evaluate how things are at the end of this season, and then we’ll decide. I don’t think the guys appear to have a strong appetite for getting into some sort … [Read more...] about Kelly uncertain about CBA&#8217s future

'Look to the horizon. Here comes Albright- Knox Art Gallery, skating into the picture with an uplifting winter classic of its own Friday, featuring the Stanley Cup and other coveted trophies of professional hockey.' … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup as objet d&#8217art

'The most interesting fact was that the best seat was in the 300 level as you were able to see the entire playing surface. Originally, my thoughts were the people sitting in the last row would only see a bunch of dots skating around. However, it was the exact opposite as those who sat up there could see everything. As I walked down the 100 level and stood front row, the … [Read more...] about Bringing in the new year at the Winter Classic

Sabres desperate to stop slide vs. Thrashers (Sportsticker) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Atlanta Coverage

'On a night meant for fun, players and fans alike seemed to enjoy the atmosphere. Jackals general manager Robbie Nichols and the Sabres' Rob Ray and Morris Titanic hammed it up with each other, officials and the crowd.' … [Read more...] about Alumni game brings lots of goals and laughs

'The call-up comes after Daniel Paille left Friday's game against Ottawa after being hit hard by Anton Volchenkov. Maxim Afinogenov also missed that game with a groin strain.' … [Read more...] about MacArthur Recalled

Great Amerks memories (Rochester D&C) Vote for Grabner (Winnipeg Sun) No-frills Moose get it done (Winnipeg Free Press) Alexandre Bolduc scores eventual winner as Manitoba edges Rochester 3-2 (CP) Amerks fall to manitoba despite comeback (Amerks.com) Moose extend streak with 3-2 win (MooseHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres, who also lost the Winter Classic game on New Years Day to the Pittsburgh Penguins, have got to get their act together soon or there will be too much ground to make up to get into postseason play. It's desperate times right now," Brian Campbell said after the game. "The whole rest of the season is going to be desperate trying to get points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres ship continues to sink