'Then, without warning, it was all taken away from McKee. In the second round against Ottawa, McKee had taken a shot off the inside of the left leg -- just above the ankle -- leaving a quarter-inch cut. The cut was thoroughly cleaned but not stitched, McKee said. And after Game 6 against the Hurricanes, a staph infection began to double the size of the leg. "I woke up … [Read more...] about McKee comes in to anchor Blues' D
The Sabres Report - Sep 24, 2006
Kotalik ready for next step
'Once viewed as offering little more than a blistering one-timer, Kotalik will be asked to kill penalties and, in the waning seconds of a game, desperate opponents. "We may use him some on penalty killing, but with the absence of Mike Grier his important ice time should go up," Ruff said. "We would like to see him, with increased ice time, become a more … [Read more...] about Kotalik ready for next step
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins' coach wants better performances in goal from Fleury (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Pens suffer shootout loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Crosby puts on show (Toronto Sun) Sabres upend Penguins, 3-2, in overtime shootout (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT
'Crosby had two assists to help Pittsburgh (1-1-2) take a 2-0 lead in the first period. Niks Ekman opened the scoring midway through the period and Kristopher Letang adding a power-play goal with 30 seconds left.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT
Clarke MacArthur scores shootout winner as Sabres beat Penguins 3-2
'Buffalo outshot Pittsburgh 46-19.' … [Read more...] about Clarke MacArthur scores shootout winner as Sabres beat Penguins 3-2
Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2 (SO)
'Henrik Tallinder and Jason Pominville scored goals for Buffalo, which improved to 3-1 on the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2 (SO)
Sabres Win Wild Shootout Over Penguins
'The Buffalo Sabres survived a slow start and came from behind to win in a shootout 3-2. Clarke MacArthur was the 22nd shooter and put away the game winner past Penguins goalie Dany Sabourin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win Wild Shootout Over Penguins
Sabres win marathon shootout
'It took an eleven-round shootout...' … [Read more...] about Sabres win marathon shootout
The Sabres Report - Sep 23, 2006
Vanek boosts Sabres
'The only goaltenders left in camp are starter Ryan Miller and backup Martin Biron. Miller is expected to start when the Sabres face the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight.' … [Read more...] about Vanek boosts Sabres
Bills and Sabres come to the rescue
'The two organizations and the Bills' alumni association are donating $3,000 to the GC [God's Children] Cowboys to help replace equipment and food stolen by thieves this week.' … [Read more...] about Bills and Sabres come to the rescue
2006-07 NHL Previews: Buffalo Sabres
'Figure the Sabres to reach the third round; especially if Regier gets good value in the deal for Biron.' … [Read more...] about 2006-07 NHL Previews: Buffalo Sabres
Saturday's Ottawa Coverage
Hamel doing all he can to stay in Ottawa (Ottawa Citizen) Corvo injury puts damper on hat trick by Hamel (Ottawa Citizen) Special K dressed for success (Ottawa Citizen) Say it isn't so, Joe (Ottawa Sun) Foligno hungry like a Wolf (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Senators defenceman Joe Corvo suffers broken foot (CP) Senators D Corvo out with broken foot (Sportsticker) Post-game … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage
Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3
'Thomas Vanek scored three goals to offset Denis Hamel's natural hat trick for Ottawa as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Senators 4-3 on Friday night in an exhibition game.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3
Thomas Vanek, Denis Hamel trade hat tricks in Sabres' 4-3 win over Senators
'Buffalo's Maxim Afinogenov suffered a charley horse in his right leg after a hit from Jason Spezza that earned the Ottawa centre a tripping penalty.' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek, Denis Hamel trade hat tricks in Sabres' 4-3 win over Senators
Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3
'Chris Drury scored the Sabres other goal unassisted while Martin Biron turned aside 26 shots in the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3
