Archives for February 2008

'“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

Coach Randy Cunneyworth one win away from 300 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“At first when I was in the Buffalo hospital, I was like, ‘No, I don’t want to watch.’ I was like still kind of in shock. But then when I got back to Florida ... I was curious, exactly, how the skate came to the neck,” he said. “I watched it once. That’s enough.”' … [Read more...] about Zednik: I felt like somebody stabbed me

Buffalo (29-23-8) at Toronto (25-27-9) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (29-23-8) at Toronto Maple Leafs (25-27-9) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'“We’ll enjoy this one tonight, wake up tomorrow, forget about this one and try to focus on winning two more points,” Vanek said.' … [Read more...] about Vanek&#8217s night is a natural wonder

'Before he turns into a legend overnight, let’s keep Wednesday’s victory where it belongs. The Sabres were in deep trouble, at home, against the last-place team in the Eastern Conference. They have three tough games in the next five nights, including games against Chris Drury and Daniel Briere. Making the playoffs isn’t going to be easy.' … [Read more...] about Vanek&#8217s game does the talking

'“We continue to communicate, have spoken over the last couple of days and I expect we will again over the next few days,” Regier said. “Money and terms have been discussed.”' … [Read more...] about Regier concentrates on re-signing Campbell

Lukowich To Undergo Surgery, Placed On IR (Tampa Tribune) Feaster expects to make deal before deadline (St. Petersburg Times) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'The Sabres, who trailed 1-0 after two periods, improved to 4-19-3 when trailing entering the third.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)