Archives for October 2008

'"I could've played out the season and seen how it went next year, but when Ryan signed and the other guys, for me, it was an easy decision. This is where I want to be. We've had success as a group in the past with a good portion of us coming up through the ranks in Rochester. We've been playing together for a while now and because of that, there's a chemistry and young … [Read more...] about Pominville excited about Sabres’ young talent

'Regier did not say which knee Rivet hurt or when the injury happened, and he did not provide details of the surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rivet has knee surgery

'The 34-year-old Rivet, who is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks, has recorded three assists in six games for Buffalo this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Rivet has surgery

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced that defenseman Craig Rivet had arthroscopic surgery on his knee today. His recovery is expected to be a minimum of two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Craig Rivet has knee surgery

'"It's good for me to get that monkey off the back and get the first one," Stafford said. "But more importantly, we got the win, we got the extra point."' … [Read more...] about Stafford lights the spark for Sabres

'How dependent was Buffalo on its league-leading goaltender? Let us count the saves. Sixteen in the first period and another 10 in the second before his teammates finally concluded his effort was too strong to waste. This makes Miller 4-0 on the season, with six goals allowed on 105 shots, good for a .942 save percentage. It appears he was serious about all that title talk when … [Read more...] about Miller puts the fight into Sabres

'“When we put him back in, it’ll be full go,” Ruff said. “It won’t be a just-play scenario or take a day off here or there. We’re going to get him healthy and get him back.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly starts slow comeback

'In eight seasons of receiving an NHL paycheck, Connolly has scored 70 goals. The question isn’t what to do with him now, since it’s too late for that. The question is why did it ever happen?' … [Read more...] about Connolly signing is still baffling

'“I saw an opening,” Stafford said. “I’ve had a lot of chances, but nothing’s been going in for me. It was nice to get that one.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford&#8217s picks good time for first goal

Bruins get frustrated once again (Boston Globe) Foiled by Sabres (Boston Globe) It's become grind for Wheeler (Boston Globe) Bruins lose shootout again (Boston Herald) Manny Fernandez makes gains in his turn (Boston Herald) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (BostonBruins.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage

'It remained 2-1 Boston until 5:48 of the 3rd, when Stafford cut in front of Bruins netminder Manny Fernandez and lifted the puck past him to tie the score 2-2. Following a scoreless five-minute overtime, Stafford and Thomas Vanek beat Fernandez in the shootout to win it for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally To Beat Bruins 3-2 In Shootout

'“I didn’t know it was that severe,” Connolly said. “It was tolerable for a while and then it got considerably worse before the opening night so I had to back off it and let it heal. It’s almost completely healed so I am just going to take it one day at a time.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly returns to practice

'As they did on Saturday night, the Buffalo Sabres fell behind by two goals before clawing their way back against the Boston Bruins to force a shootout. But unlike Saturday night in Atlanta, the Sabres came out on top this time thanks to the all-star performance of Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Miller leads the way in come-from-behind victory

'The Sabres looked like the team playing back-to-back games early on tonight, but they came back to put together a solid effort. Anytime a team comes back from two or more goals down, it's worth watching. And anytime the shootout goes beyond three rounds it is a nailbiter. Ryan Miller made some highlight reel saves, keeping the crowd in the game. This one kept you on the edge … [Read more...] about Sabres come back, beat Bruins in shootout

'“He’s made the big saves when we needed them, and those big saves give the team confidence, they give you momentum,” Ruff said. “He’s been right there for us.”' … [Read more...] about Miller makes big stops in Sabres win over Bruins