Archives for January 2008

'The game’s key segment unfolded in the next four minutes after the Prucha goal. Marek Malik was sent off for holding at 10:48 and Drury got another holding call eight seconds later. The Sabres had a five-on-three advantage for 1:52 but it was a disaster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stuck on skid row

'“But it was careless, it was reckless and you can’t have that in the game. If he isn’t seriously hurt, I’m happy. But we’ve got enough guys out of the lineup, we don’t need another guy hurt.”' … [Read more...] about Late cross-check upsets Ruff

'"There are lots of things to consider between now and the end of the season," Regier told reporters. "Where he is, where the team is, the trade deadline. You look at all of those and not close off any options. I don't have any preconceived notions here. I think that first and foremost we'd like to have him signed. But on the other side of it, you've got to look at all of the … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t afford to lose Campbell

Rangers' kids pierce Sabres (New York Daily News) Grinders help Rangers to victory over Sabres (New York Newsday) Rangers halt skid, still need repairs (Staten Island Advance) Post-game notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

'Buffalo snapped its run of three straight shootout losses, but still couldn't find a way to win. The Sabres haven't come out on top since a 6-5 shootout victory at Philadelphia on Dec. 22 (0-5-5).' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 2, Buffalo 1

'"We didn't make a lot of good plays," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "We didn't make good decisions."' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 2, Buffalo 1

'Less than three minutes into the second Buffalo would tie it on a tic-tac-toe passing play between four Sabres with Jason Pominville pounded the puck into a gaping net. Midway through the period the Rangers regained the lead as Petr Prucha tipped Paul Mara’s shot from the point right off the face off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop Tenth Straight With 2-1 Loss In NY

'"There should probably be a suspension on that last play," said Ruff. "You look at what happened to Clarke MacArthur and the league has to look at it. That was a definite intent to hurt somebody. [MacArthur] could have maybe gotten seriously hurt."' … [Read more...] about MacArthur driven into net

'The Sabres went 0 for 5 with the man-advantage including a 5-on-3 power play for 1:52 during the second period of play. Buffalo only managed five shots on goal in the third period.' … [Read more...] about No end in sight

Griffins earn shootout win in goaltender's return (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks lose in shootout, but point streak continues (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“All that [contract talk] is in the past. It’s almost February now. I’ve moved on. Danny [Briere] has moved on. The Sabres have moved on. And I think that’s how it should be. There’s not much of a story there anymore and no reason for me to bring up the past.”' … [Read more...] about Drury talks a blue streak

'The lack of foresight on the part of the owner astounds.' … [Read more...] about Botched talks will again cost Sabres

'“[A trade] is not the intention and that’s not the focal point,” he said. “The focal point is to try to sign him. You never say never about anything but the thing we’d like to do . . . is to sign him.”' … [Read more...] about Regier keeping his options open

'Hockey Night was a fun experience. It was unique in the sense that hockey and art were combined and produced the cool model figurine photos. I also enjoyed looking at the trophies that the Sabres have won and haven’t won yet. This is definitely something that people should look out for next year, but be prepared to have some lines and down-time, when you can observe … [Read more...] about A chance to touch the Stanley Cup

'Miller, 27, has played 2,314 minutes this season and is on pace to finish with 4,413, or more than 700 minutes more than what he played last season. Yet he is still only seventh among N.H.L. goaltenders in minutes played.' … [Read more...] about That Masked Man Is Always in Goal