Archives for October 2008

'Negatives? Just about none. The only real downer was an injury suffered by Hecht early in the second period, believed to be to his hand or wrist. He did not return and that leaves the 2-0 Sabres pretty thin at center with Tim Connolly (back) still out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Isles at arm’s length

'"You always want to stick together whether it's the first minute or last minute," Rivet said. "We care about each other in this dressing room. Adam Mair is one of the guys on our team who will certainly be there for all of his teammates. Right now he's nursing that knee but he's played really well and I'll be there for him."' … [Read more...] about Rivet steps forward during scuffle

Sabres blast backup goalie Joey MacDonald, Islanders in matinee (New York Daily News) Buffalo runs away with victory (New York Post) Sabres rout Islanders at Nassau Coliseum (New York Newsday) Isles wait until after game to protect goalie (New York Newsday) Islanders, Sabres total 150 penalty minutes (New York Newsday) Sabres defeat Islanders in fight-filled contest … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'If the first two games are any indication, Vanek is going to have a big year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres team effort results in thumping of Islanders

'The Islanders absolutely flummoxed the Sabres for most of the first two minutes and then some of the second period, threatening to tie the game at 1 until Adam Mair gobbled up Maxim Afinogenov's appetizing rebound at 2:21.' … [Read more...] about 10 things you should know about the Sabres-Islanders game

'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

'“It kind of changed my style of game,” Paille said. “I tried to adjust a little differently. I felt better and better about the [scoring] chances, but the hits were getting less.”' … [Read more...] about Paille&#8217s effort a hit in locker room