Archives for March 2008

'“We had a couple tough calls on us late and there were some breaks that went their way. Some games you get calls, some games you don’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in OT

Wesley nominated for award (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage

'“It was kind of a playoff game,” Buffalo right wing Maxim Afinogenov said. “They are playing for the playoffs, we are fighting for the playoffs. It’s tough right now.”' … [Read more...] about Canes top Sabres 4-3 in overtime on goal by Walker

'With the point for an overtime defeat, Buffalo improved to 74 points and trails Philadelphia, which topped the Islanders 4-1 on Saturday, by four points for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 (OT)

'In overtime Jaroslav Spacek took a hooking penalty a minute and a half into the extra period that gave the Hurricanes a 4 on 3 man advantage. Eric Staal snapped a shot from the point and Scott Walker deflected it by Miller for the 4-3 overtime victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall in Overtime 4-3

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'"He's the one guy up front that has the number of years and has played in all the situations," Ruff said. "He's the guy we've counted on in all the tough situations when we're playing against top lines. He's the guy that's always aware. He knows when the top players are there. He's knows where they're going to be."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hecht to return tonight

'“We’re going to count on the guys that got us to this point,” Ruff said. “You’ve got basically your top nine forwards. We may rotate a few guys in and out based on our needs on our fourth line. But fully healthy, I don’t see too much changing with our top nine.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff sets familiar lineup

'“ I was going full speed and I didn’t feel anything, so I’m ready to go,” Hecht said.' … [Read more...] about Hecht back from groin injury

Buffalo (32-27-9) at Carolina (36-29-5) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (32-27-9) at Carolina Hurricanes (36-29-5) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage

Puck bounces right way for Rampage (San Antonio Express News) Amerks fall to Rampage (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The ninth-place Sabres are three points out of the final Eastern Conference playoff position with less than a month remaining. The standings are tight from sixth through 11th, and the Sabres’ conclusion might be the most unenviable of all.' … [Read more...] about Number Crunching

'Buffalo Sabres forward Paul Gaustad joined Sabres alumni, scouts and coaches Thursday to discuss hockey with dozens of women and girls raising money for programs that help empower low-income women and girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad leads effort for WNY Women&#8217s Fund

Owners say they'll get Amerks stabilized (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I thought our play in our own end was almost rock solid,” he said. “I thought we put a lot of effort in for back-to-back, for four (games) in six (nights). ... Were we smart enough to win the game? No.”' … [Read more...] about A puzzling loss for inconsistent Sabres