Archives for February 24, 2008

'"I don't want it to end. I'm not saying it's ending or whatever. But I guess there are questions in the air," Campbell said. "I do want to stay here. We'll see what happens over the next couple of months."' … [Read more...] about Campbell’s future uncertain as NHL trade deadline approaches

'Coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Sunday that Afinogenov is a couple of strong practices away from returning to action after having missed 24 games with a groin injury. After skating on his own for most of the past week, Afinogenov took part in the full team session Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres getting healthier with Hecht, Afinogenov ready to return

'“It’s unfortunate,” Kotalik said. “One misplay in the last five minutes cost us some big points. I was taking my side. I was trying to find Thomas [Vanek] in the middle. He was facing the other way, and it went to Shanahan. They got a lucky bounce right on Avery’s stick, and he put it away.”' … [Read more...] about Error in judgment costly

'Drury and Campbell had dinner Friday night at Tempo, an upscale restaurant in Allentown. They didn’t discuss how Campbell’s persistent contract problems, but you can bet Campbell learned a thing or two while watching Drury’s situation unfold last season.' … [Read more...] about Drury is gone but hardly forgotten by Buffalo

'“We forced things tonight and that’s frustrating,” said defenseman Brian Campbell. “It could have made a difference and it didn’t. It makes you mad. We need to be better and we weren’t. We were still in the game. There were a couple forced plays out there that didn’t get through, didn’t bounce our way and it cost us.”' … [Read more...] about Power failure proves quite costly

'There were scouts from 10 different teams listed on the press box roster Saturday as the trade deadline approaches on Tuesday. Dallas Stars director of player personnel Dave Taylor, the former Los Angeles All-Star winger and general manager, has been following the Sabres closely all week.' … [Read more...] about No joke: Gragnani gets recalled

'It was a perfect snapshot of Kotalik's Buffalo career; the highs come with an alarming number of lows.' … [Read more...] about More highs, lows from Kotalik

'“I just went hard and finished my check. That’s what I have to do,” Kaleta said. “I got a little cut above the eye, but I’ve got lots of scars on this face. It doesn’t bother me one bit.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta gets cut, knocks Mara out of game

Sean Avery's big goal lifts Rangers (New York Daily News) Right deflection (New York Post) Rangers roll in Buffalo, rise in standings (New York Rangers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“We gave up two points against a team right next to us in the standings. It’s unacceptable,” Sabres defenseman Jaroslav Spacek said.' … [Read more...] about Sean Avery lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Sabres, takes lead over Buffalo in playoff race

'Hecht, the Sabres’ captain for February, ranks fifth on the team with 37 points, but has been held without a point the past five games.' … [Read more...] about Rangers D Paul Mara hurt against Buffalo; Sabres&#8217 C Jochen Hecht misses game

'"I had a feeling that I could put away this game for us," Kotalik said. "Unfortunately it went the other way, one misplay on my part and it costs us the game in the last five minutes and that really hurt."' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 4, Buffalo 3

'Hecht, who had played in all 61 of Buffalo's games entering Saturday, has posted 17 goals and 20 assists this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hecht sits out game against Rangers

'The score stayed the same until the five minute mark when Brendan Shanahan whiffed on a shot that landed right on the stick of Sean Avery and with Ryan Miller out of position Avery pounded home the puck into the open net to take the 4-3 lead.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Take Important Two Points

'And with 5:05 left in the game, the Rangers took full advantage of a blatant Sabres miscue to take the lead.' … [Read more...] about Oops-a-daisy