Archives for January 2008

'Folks, let’s face reality. The Sabres winless streak reached nine games Saturday after another uninspiring performance in a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils. They’ll be fortunate just to make the playoffs, the way the New York Islanders were last year. Buffalo has telltale signs of an organization in transition, not one cranking up for a magical march.' … [Read more...] about Time for Sabres to plot their course

'“It’s just unfortunate,” Paille said. “Obviously we wanted to get a quick start and we did that. They kept battling back.”' … [Read more...] about Paille&#8217s big evening spoiled by team&#8217s loss

'Lost in the aftermath of the Sabres ninth-straight loss, a 3-2 shootout loss to New Jersey at HSBC Arena on Saturday, was another supreme effort from the checking line of Daniel Paille, Drew Stafford and Paul Gaustad.' … [Read more...] about Checking line continues to impress

Madden scare dampens victory (Newark Star Ledger) Devils steal shootout victory (Bergen Record) Devils 3, Sabres 2 (F/SO) (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'"For some reason we stayed in there and they didn't score that big goal they needed to take a big advantage on us," said Brodeur, who allowed two goals on the first five shots he faced. "They let us hang around and we made them pay."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2, SO

'"A lot of it is confidence in the shootout," said Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell. "If you get off to a hot start you feel pretty good about it. It's a tough way to lose the game. Last year it was almost a guaranteed two points and this year it's been the other way."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'The Devils' equalizer came with just over one minute remaining when David Clarkson scored his fifth of the season.' … [Read more...] about Same Old Story For Sabres: Shootout Loss

'"I thought we totally dominated the first 40 minutes," said head coach Lindy Ruff whose team poured 17 shots on Brodeur through the opening two frames. "We let them off the hook in the second period with goalposts, missed nets and crossbars. It was probably more chances than you'll see in four games against that team."' … [Read more...] about Same old shootout song and dance

'The Buffalo Sabres just can't buy a win.' … [Read more...] about Make it nine straight

Mark Mancari has two goals, assist as Rochester routs Hamilton 7-3 (CP) Amerks handle Hamilton (Amerks.com) 'dogs upset by Amerks (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'The seemingly weird marriage, Grachos added, makes a lot more sense when one considers that Seymour Knox Jr. was one of the original patrons of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and his son, Seymour Knox III, was responsible for bringing Sabres hockey to Buffalo. “We’re the only museum in the world that has a legitimate tie to hockey,” Grachos said.' … [Read more...] about Hockey meets art at the Albright-Knox

'“When Derek and Tim and those guys [return], they need to be better,” Ruff said after practice Friday in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “They saw in their absence that we had guys that stepped in and gave an effort that was superior to what you would normally see, which allowed us to get points in games that a lot of people would have said, ‘No … [Read more...] about Ruff challenges marquee players

'“For me and especially my family, this isn’t a category that we ever saw myself or my career in. I think it was trying to plug along and play as many games as you can and stay in the league as long as possible. It’s a big honor for all of us, and we enjoy it and we respect it.”' … [Read more...] about Campbell named All-Star reserve

New Jersey (25-15-3) at Buffalo (19-18-5) (AP) New Jersey Devils (25-15-3) at Buffalo Sabres (19-18-5) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage

Sauer doesn't make ballot for Hobey Baker (Rochester D&C) Amerks Slide Continues (RNews.com) D-Man returned to Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage