Archives for March 2008

'But a post-game scoring change gave Vanek credit for Roy’s goal. Roy wasn’t aware of the scoring change when he spoke to the media after the game.' … [Read more...] about Goal taken from Roy; Numminen cleared to play

Sabres Rally Past Lightning Again (Tampa Tribune) Smaby Hopes To Impress (Tampa Tribune) Lightning allows six in third, loses 7-4 to Sabres (St. Petersburg Times) Lightning wants home games before Super Bowl (St. Petersburg Times) Photo gallery (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Thomas Vanek and Jochen Hecht scored twice during Buffalo’s six-goal third period, capping the Sabres’ 7-4 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Hecht score twice as Sabres rally for 7-4 win over Lightning

'"By far, tonight was the best comeback given the time of year and how important this game was. This was the best comeback I've ever been part of," Pominville said. "I'm kind of speechless right now."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Tampa Bay 4

'The team has now scored 20 goals in their three game win streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Storm Back for 7-4 Comeback Win

'In case you've forgotten, the chorus of boos in the arena after two periods of play Wednesday served to remind us all of a Buffalo truth. The only thing this area loves more than rooting for an underdog is hating an underachiever.' … [Read more...] about Dear Sabres, That was fun and all, but…

'Numminen will begin his 19th NHL season on Thursday when he attends his first team practice, however his first expected start has not been determined. He will not start collecting a paycheck until he is able to play in a game.' … [Read more...] about I’m ready

Instructor joining Amerks' defense (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I understand the fact that I am a young guy and I am a little bit easier to take out if I don’t play well,” Paille said. “That’s where I need to learn from and play game in, game out.”' … [Read more...] about Paille bringing Sabres much needed energy

'“We’ll have a better sense of where his fitness level is and we’ll go from there,” Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Numminen cleared to rejoin team, will practice on Thursday

'“It’s tough to say how long it’s going to be,” he said. “I don’t know.”' … [Read more...] about Numminen&#8217s healthy, wants to play

'“I probably wasn’t getting a lot of credit for what I did,” Pominville said after practice Tuesday as the Sabres prepared for tonight’s meeting with Tampa Bay. “Playing with Danny helped, but then this year Danny wasn’t there. I wanted to prove everybody wrong.”' … [Read more...] about Pominville is eCaptain Consistency&#8217

Tampa Bay (29-35-8) at Buffalo (34-28-11) (AP) Sabres’ playoff push continues against Lightning (Sportsticker) Tampa Bay Lightning (29-35-8) at Buffalo Sabres(34-28-11) (The Sports Network) Lightning Begin Road Trip, Face Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Teppo Numminen was seen at the arena carrying his equipment. This was the first time Numminen has been seen at the arena since undergoing ankle surgery. Head Coach Lindy Ruff said that Numminen was just being checked out by the team and would not speculate on whether or not Numminen was ready for a return. "Right now we're just evaluating where he's at. It was nice to … [Read more...] about Connolly Out Wednesday; Numminen Sighting

'Will Tim Connolly play tomorrow? "No. You can probably rule that out."' … [Read more...] about Ruff: Injury update