Archives for January 2008

Brodeur tabbed All-Star (New York Post) Brodeur wants Stars in Newark (Newark Star Ledger) Elias the hero for Devils (Bergen Record) Devils 2, Sabres 1 (F/SO) (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'"We didn't give up," said Jason Pominville who scored for the Sabres with 1:47 remaining to force the overtime. "We capitalized which was good to see. There is no quit in this team. That's a good sign. We just have to keep working hard."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 1, SO

'The first two shooters for both sides missed, before Ales Kotalik beat Brodeur with a backhander that he lifted over the netminder's stick. Gionta countered with his goal, and after Brodeur made a stick save on Thomas Vanek, Elias swung wide coming out of the neutral zone, and from between the circles beat Ryan Miller with a hard wrister that rang off the inside of … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 1 (SO)

'The Sabres offense has struggled immensely during this losing streak, scoring only 11 goals in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tie It Late, But Losing Ways Continue

'Thomas Vanek missed an empty net in overtime and then missed his shootout attempt to setup Patrick Elias' game-deciding goal on Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Unlikely number seven

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'Kaleta has one goal and three assists and 100 penalty minutes in 26 games for AHL Rochester this season. Buffalo's 2004 sixth-round draft pick made his NHL debut during a seven-game stint last season.' … [Read more...] about Banged-up Sabres recall Kaleta from minors

'But the most important traits -- goals, assists and an aversion to losing -- are noticeably absent. Only a few players are on pace to substantially increase their point totals, and they can’t make up for the teammates who have dropped off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres missing points at midpoint

'Forwards Derek Roy, Maxim Afinogenov and Daniel Paille will be out. They were joined on the sidelines Monday by center Tim Connolly and Toni Lydman, who were too banged up or ill to practice. It left coach Lindy Ruff with 10 forwards and seven defensemen, including Teppo Numminen and his recovering heart.' … [Read more...] about Battered lineup faces tough stretch

'“You have to figure out what the consumer wants,” Paganello said. “After you figure out what the consumer wants, you can have a greater outreach into the community, and with Buffalo being such a big city, that’s what you really need to do, because that’s where the fan base is.”' … [Read more...] about Life with the Sabres

'And the scene around Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills, was ideal for television and for the NHL-record 71,217 fans on-site -- snow, retro jerseys, players' breath visible in the cold air.' … [Read more...] about NHL puts on great outdoor show in Buffalo

Buffalo (19-18-3) at New Jersey (23-15-3) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-18-3) at New Jersey Devils (23-15-3) (The Sports Network) Too much eggnog? (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

Amerks look to end skid with first win of 2008 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'All their flaws were evident Sunday. They had 39 shots but were able to beat goaltender Johan Hedberg just twice. Atlanta took advantage of the Sabres’ defense to score twice on odd-man rushes. And goalie Ryan Miller gave up two goals on plays behind the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to go south

'“He’s day to day right now,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Roy injures shoulder, is day to day