Archives for February 22, 2008

'"Drury was so two-faced during the process that he made me forget how much I liked him in Buffalo," said Mike Mannella, a longtime Sabres fan. "He wanted to go back home, and he tried to make Buffalo management look like the bad guy."' … [Read more...] about Drury's first game back in Buffalo overshadowed by playoff race

'"Road games back-to-back we have to play smart," Sabres forward Paul Gaustad said. "The energy's there when you play a smart. When you're not, you're running around and you get tired."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stomp on Leafs early and often

'Without identifying the injuries, Ruff said he's uncertain whether Vanek and fellow forwards Derek Roy, Jochen Hecht and Paul Gaustad can play Saturday when Buffalo hosts the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bothered by injuries ahead of game against Rangers

'The penalty-kill unit was effective early, going 3 for 3 in the first period. Not to be outdone, the power-play unit clicked. It was efficient, scoring twice in the second period on the only two shots it took for the night. The Sabres finished 2 for 5 with the man-advantage, while the Leafs went 1 for 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 climb continues

'“It’s always a good opportunity to play with those guys,” Kotalik said. “I’ve ended up on the third line a lot this year and it shows in my production. Getting a chance to play with them today you see a little more creativity. It’s been tough for me as a guy who wants to score goals and knows he can do it.”' … [Read more...] about Kotalik thrives on top line alongside Roy, Vanek

'The pins will be available at all Wilson Farms stores, Tops Markets, Noco gas stations and Rite Aid pharmacies for $2.99 each, plus tax, along with a coupon from The Buffalo News. They also will be available in The Buffalo News lobby, but only from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pins: Get &#8217em while you can

'"It's going to be a situation where we're going to have to keep winning games. People around you are going to keep winning games. And when you play the teams you're right there with you're going to have to win the majority. You're going to have to win more than you lose to stay ahead of them."' … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres making a charge up playoff ladder

Fletcher won't keep Mats in dark (Toronto Sun) Devereaux sidelined with MCL injury (Toronto Sun) Time for Leafs to bring in Chesty and Busty (Toronto Star) Telling numbers (Toronto Star) Party? No way. NHL deadline day is no time to play (Toronto Globe and Mail) Leafs sniff top pick (Hamilton Spectator) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

'“It was a put-up or shut-up situation and we stepped up and rose to the occasion,” Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller explained. “It doesn’t mean we’re in the playoffs yet but it means we’re in position to make it now."' … [Read more...] about Ales Kotalik scores 2 to help Sabres beat Maple Leafs 5-1

'“We’re happy with our efforts and the way the guys are competing. The guys are paying attention to details. That’s a telltale sign that you want to win. It’s going to take that mentality for the rest of the season so we might as well own up to it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Leafs 5-1 and jump into tie for sixth place in East

'"On our power play we've just been trying to get the puck deep," said Vanek. "In practice we've been working on the power play really hard and it's starting to pay off. I put a lot of pressure on myself early in the season. I've just tried to play hard and keep working at it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 1

'One injury note as Michael Ryan left the game with a groin injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Dominant In 5-1 Win Over Leafs

'Last night Thomas Vanek powered his team to an overtime victory with a natural hat-trick. Tonight the Austrian winger notched a goal and two assists as the Sabres picked up their second straight victory to move into seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings.' … [Read more...] about Moving on up!

'Sources told TSN that the deal, offered Wednesday, is a three-year contract averaging less than $6 million a season.' … [Read more...] about Campbell expected to reject latest offer

Zednik can remember more than he'd like to (South Florida Sun-Sentinel) Zednik back home resting, out for season (Palm Beach Post) Zednik addresses media (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage