Archives for March 29, 2008

'The Sabres have been undone by management decisions that led to the team losing both co-captains, Chris Drury and Daniel Briere, to free agency last summer. And Buffalo’s core took yet another major hit last month when the team was forced to trade Brian Campbell to San Jose after failing to negotiate a new contract with the two-time All-Star defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres nearing elimination a year after winning regular-season title

'All one has to do is to look at the top, and that old proverb applies here..."A fish rots from the head." The Sabres front office is the reason for the team crashing and burning in just one season. The three decayed heads of state obviously are GM Darcy Regier, Managing Partner Larry Quinn and owner Thomas B. Golisano. All three share equally in the sudden demise of a team … [Read more...] about How did Sabres crash & burn so quickly?

'It was the sixth time this season the Sabres had a two-goal lead and lost.' … [Read more...] about Slipping out of reach

'Buffalo Sabres winger Maxim Afinogenov scored in Thursday’s shootout win at Ottawa but it was just his 10th of an injury plagued season. Afinogenov is on his way to his lowest goal total in the last five years -- and his most bizarre stat is that just two of his goals are in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov finds home away from home

'Somehow, I doubt there will be a stampede of giddy Buffalo fans on Washington Street this morning, surging toward the plaza outside HSBC Arena to celebrate their team’s good fortune. If the Sabres are this country’s model sports team, I’d hate to see what our NHL team looks like when management really manages to mess things up.' … [Read more...] about Frail Sabres lacking backbone in close games

'“I have no idea how it got out there,” Paetsch said. “I didn’t see where it went, no idea. We had played a great game until the last three minutes. We dominated play. We kept their chances to a minimum. Maybe it’s a case of just clenching your sticks too tight, not wanting to make that huge mistake and making the wrong play because you’re … [Read more...] about Paetsch should have been the hero of this one

Canadiens pull one out of the fire (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens back on top in the East (Toronto Globe and Mail) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: Six minutes were enough! (Le Journal de Montreal) "One made a flight" - Carbonneau (Le Journal de Montreal) Komisarek … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage

'The Sabres, meanwhile, continue to show little resemblance of a team that won the Presidents’ Trophy a year ago. Depleted of its leaders, after losing co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere to free agency in July, the Sabres are unraveling down the stretch.' … [Read more...] about Higgins&#8217 OT goal cap Canadiens&#8217 rally in 4-3 win over Buffalo

'If only the Sabres had played a full 60 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Higgins scores overtime-winner as Canadiens stun Sabres with 4-3 victory

'"We played smart throughout the whole game and then unfortunately we took a penalty," Sabres forward Paille said. "We know they have a great power play and obviously they capitalized on that so that once they made it a one goal lead we should have been able to hold them off but breaks, they got a rebound goal and its tough for Miller to stop that."' … [Read more...] about Montreal 4, Buffalo 3 (OT)

'Tomas Plekanec was the central figure behind the Habs' comeback wtih two goals in the final 2:31 to tie the score at 3-3, the last of which came with only 15 seconds remaining.' … [Read more...] about Another Collapse: Sabres Blow Third Period Lead, Habs Win 4-3 In OT

'“We have to move forward,” defenseman Mike Weber said. “This game is over and we have to go into practice tomorrow, get our heads straight and get ready for Sunday [against the Bruins].”' … [Read more...] about Move along

'The Buffalo Sabres were named today as one of five nominees in the category of “Professional Sports Team of the Year” in the inaugural Sports Business Awards presented by Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily. The awards recognize excellence and achievement in the business of sport for the calendar year 2007.' … [Read more...] about Sabres nominated as 2007 Team of Year

Whitmore misses shot at being a hero (Rochester D&C) Amerks sale won't ensure lease (Rochester D&C) Photo gallery (Rochester D&C) Streak comes to end (Winnipeg Sun) Heshka makes most of less ice time (Winnipeg Sun) Moose streaks reach end of trail (Winnipeg Free Press) A Win on Their Last Try (RNews.com) No Chance of Sabres/Amerks Contract This Year (RNews.com) Historic … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage