Archives for February 14, 2009

'The disaster will stand alone, the crash of Flight 3407 one of the worst moments in Buffalo history and the standing ovation after Jason Pominville's tying goal one of the greatest in Buffalo Sabres history, the city and its hockey team so inextricably linked.' … [Read more...] about Disaster shows that Buffalo and its Sabres again are one

'“Obviously, it’s been a real tough day for all of Buffalo,” said captain Craig Rivet, who had three assists for his first career three-point game. “I’m proud of our guys. We played the best team in the league and we battled them right to the end. We got a big victory not only for our club but for all of Buffalo and the people that are going to be … [Read more...] about Sabres win one for the community

'“It’s like a bad dream,” Lalime said. “You see all the cops still there. The street is still shut down. You just have a lot of thoughts for the families.”' … [Read more...] about Crash shakes up members of Sabres

'The Sabres, who blew a pair of three-goal leads to the best team in the Western Conference, found themselves in a 5-4 hole with the clock ticking toward zero. Then they recaptured the magic that endeared them to the community three years ago. They scored with 3.9 seconds left in regulation, and the much-needed happy ending was written in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres provide a temporary reprieve

'"[Daly] first asked me if any team members, team personnel or family were involved," Quinn said. "I told him I didn't know but I was pretty sure there weren't. Then I had a conversation with [General Manager Darcy Regier] to take the pulse of the team and see what he thought. We thought it was best that we play the game. I explained to Bill that the plane crash … [Read more...] about NHL, Sabres considered postponement

'Winning helped, but it seemed so unimportant.' … [Read more...] about Focus is on community for Sabres

'"To be able to play a sport we like on a day like today is pretty special for us and for the city," Pominville said. "But it's definitely tough. I live really close to there, and [goaltender] Patty Lalime gave me a call last night in panic about it. It's basically a minute away from where we all live. It's tough."' … [Read more...] about Pominville breaks out

'The league had told the Sabres they didn’t have to play, but Larry Quinn and Co. decided it was the right thing to do. “I think that people want to be with other people in times like this,” Quinn said after the first intermission. “I think the arena and the games here are town hall.” For all the abuse I’ve given Quinn in the past, he was … [Read more...] about Using sports, WNY rallies again

'"It's an incredibly sad day for our city and we've talked about it that this is going to reach and touch a lot of people," Ruff said. "It's an area where we live. Everybody is going to know somebody that is touched by this. First and foremost, it's all about the families of the people that were lost and all our feelings go out to them first."' … [Read more...] about Plane crash hits home for Sabres

'Rivet said Sabres goalie Patrick Lalime was one of the players closest to the site where the Continental flight from Newark, N.J., crashed. Lalime had just arrived home after picking up his brother-in-law from the Buffalo airport. "His brother-in-law was outside getting some bags out of the truck and saw the plane coming right at them," Rivet said. "He was like, 'I don't know … [Read more...] about Plane crash hit close to home for some Sabres

For Sharks, it's a loss; for Buffalo, a reprieve (San Jose Mercury News) Plane crash hit close to home for some Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Photo gallery (SanJoseSharks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage

'“Obviously, it’s been a real tough day for all of Buffalo,” Rivet said. “Tonight, I’m proud of our guys.”' … [Read more...] about Roy seals Sabres&#8217 6-5 shootout win over Sharks

'“I think that people want to be with other people at times like this,” Quinn said. “I think it does have a nice community purpose to it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay tribute to crash victims

'Both goaltenders stood tall through three rounds of the shootout before Pominville finally lit the lamp with a nifty wrist shot. Miller, who made 30 saves, had a chance to win it for the Sabres ,but Marleau got a backhander to go. Roy, though, followed suit with a backhand tally, keeping the onus on Miller, who came up with the stop of Michalek to preserve the victory.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, San Jose 5 (SO)

'The Sabres improved upon an anemic power play from just one game ago, making good on 3-of-7 man-advantage opportunities. They were just 1-for-12 in the prior loss to Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Battles Back for 6-5 SO Win