Archives for October 13, 2008

'After taking on and defeating one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference on Friday night, the Buffalo Sabres feasted on what could be one of the worst. In a total dominating effort, the Sabres were on their "A" game Monday afternoon against the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring their ‘A’ game to Long Island

'Stafford left coach Lindy Ruff underwhelmed after playing six exhibition games, the team’s highest total. “I didn’t think he had a good preseason and was just trying to get him going,” Ruff said of Stafford’s playing time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still searching for Stafford to spike up scoring

'"Everybody puts them up top in the standings," Sabres forward Jason Pominville said. "I think we came in, we set a tempo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look strong against Canadiens

'"It looks like he'll be out for a little bit of time," said head coach Lindy Ruff. "We'll have an update on it tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Hecht may miss time after being injured against Islanders

'This game featured a classic fight immediately after Buffalo's third goal. Adam Mair was hacked by Sean Bergenheim in the face-off circle and Craig Rivet jumped in to fight. Mair then traded punches with Nate Thompson. Brendan Witt and Bergenheim received a game misconduct. Witt fought Patrick Kaleta. Rivet received two game misconducts; one for being third man in a fight and … [Read more...] about Sabres Enjoy Afternoon Romp

'Thomas Vanek scored twice and Ales Kotalik and Jason Pominville each added a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Islanders 7-1 on Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, NY Islanders 1

'Jason Pominville and Ales Kotalik each had a goal and two assists while Maxim Afinogenov and Daniel Paille each finished with two helpers for the Sabres, who have won both of their games this season. Patrick Lalime finished the contest with 23 saves.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, NY Islanders 1

'“There’s no gimmes. We found out last year the first two games,” coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Sunday morning in HSBC Arena. “You’ve got to be ready to put the work in. You have to keep driving home the point that with the parity in this league, if you’re not ready to do the little things and commit to being strong away from the puck … [Read more...] about One down, 81 to go as Sabres hit road

Buffalo (1-0-0) at New York (1-1-0) (AP) Sabres eye second straight win, face Islanders (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (1-0-0) at New York Islanders (1-1-0) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage