Archives for October 2008

'Roy, Drew Stafford and Thomas Vanek each contributed a goal and one assist for the Sabres, who improved to 6-0-1 this season after overcoming a two-goal third-period deficit.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Minnesota 3 (OT)

'Minnesota made it 3-1 early in the third when Miller accidentally shoveled the puck into his own net. Brent Burns got credit for the goal by virtue of being the last one to touch the puck. The Sabres came storming back, however, with yet another third-period pally. Mair got the comeback started by deflecting home a Nathan Paetsch shot from the point. Vanek scored his 8th goal … [Read more...] about Roy Caps Off Furious Comeback; Sabres Beat Wild 4-3 In OT

'The resilient Buffalo Sabres battled back from two goals down to tie the game off the stick of a red hot Thomas Vanek before stealing a victory in overtime. The win was by no means pretty, but their current 6-0-1 record sure is.' … [Read more...] about Roy, Vanek and Stafford score three in Buffalo’s comeback

'The Buffalo Sabres are quickly becoming the NHL's Cardiac Kids. For the third straight game, the Sabres erased a two-goal deficit to come back and send the game into overtime. And for the second straight game, that comeback led to a victory.' … [Read more...] about Cardiac Sabres need five minutes to shock Minnesota

Out to make a name (Portland Press Herald) Pirates Announce TV Schedule (PortlandPirates.com) Good Things Come in Small Packages (PortlandPirates.com) Saturday is Breast Cancer Awareness Night (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'“It’s not situation that I’m not familiar with,” Paetsch said. “I’ve been a pro now for six years now and gone through this. I’ve been with the Sabres for three, so it’s always been my job to stay prepared and I’ve done the best I could and I feel ready.”' … [Read more...] about As Rivet goes down, Paetsch gets chance

'“It’s always been my job to stay prepared, and I’ve done the best I could,” Paetsch said. “I feel really good to go.”' … [Read more...] about Paetsch gets his chance to shine

'It was funded by the Buffalo Sabres Foundation and the John R. Oishei Foundation and should begin playing on the HSBC Arena Jumbotron in a week or so, according to agency officials.' … [Read more...] about Sabres air domestic violence ad

'It’s amazing to see already how much the fans and the city love their teams, especially the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Sabres captain Craig Rivet

Wild gameday (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Buffalo (5-0-1) at Minnesota (4-0-0) (AP) Wild look to stay unbeaten against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (5-0-1) at Minnesota Wild (4-0-0) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Minnesota Coverage

'"He came to camp in good shape and he's deserved all the extra ice time he's getting," Ruff said. "All the little areas of his game are getting better, his penalty killing, the forecheck pressure he's applying. He's the guy who's put the work in."' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s offensive boost has Sabres off to hot start

'"He's doing a lot of little things better," Ruff told Sporting News Today. "Away from the puck, his game has been better. He's creating opportunities by taking pucks away from people and he's beating guys one-on-one with his speed."' … [Read more...] about A year later, Buffalo’s Vanek is living up to lofty expectations

'Added Stafford: “I just got the puck wide and I tried to make a move, and I got a step on (Wideman) and saw an opening to the net. I’ve been trying to get a lot of chances lately, so I’m pretty happy with that one.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford&#8217s goal sparks Sabres in shootout win

'[Sabres coach] Lindy Ruff has given me a little more opportunity, shown more confidence in me, and it's been reflected in my ice time. Also, every year, you learn a little bit from the year before and work on what you have to do better. I needed to be more consistent and so far it has helped.' … [Read more...] about Vanek on his strong start, his favorite player and why he loves Minny

'"Didn't matter to me," Vanek, in regard to his contract being a constant topic, told reporters during a conference call Monday. "The people that know me, it's never been about money. I left at an early age from back home [in Austria] to chase my dream of playing in the NHL and win a Stanley Cup. The money's not going to change the work I put in in the offseason … [Read more...] about Vanek answers challenge to do a lot more for Sabres