'The Sabres' best move - and a luxury they can afford - could be to keep both Miller and Biron, both of whom have carried the team at times, and trade Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Goalie rumors multiply
The Sabres Report - Jan 19, 2006
Gaustad's mom may see son in action
'"When I was in juniors, after every fight she'd give me tips once we got home," said Gaustad, who played for Portland in the Western Hockey League. "I never used to win many fights, and she would say, "You gotta punch him harder!'' … [Read more...] about Gaustad’s mom may see son in action
Sabres vs. Canucks
'The Sabres haven't won in Vancouver since February 1999.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canucks
Sabres no longer under the radar
'They've done it with the league's eighth-best goaltending tandem (actually, trio), second-best power play and second-best penalty killing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres no longer under the radar
Thursday's Vancouver Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)
Sabres no longer under the radar (Vancouver Province) Scouting Report (Vancouver Sun) Canucks, Sabres keep goal in mind (CBC Sports) Buffalo (29-13-3) at Vancouver (26-15-5) (AP) Sabres continue road trip at Vancouver (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (29-13-3) at Vancouver Canucks (26-15-5) (The Sports Network) Buffalo at Vancouver (Canucks.com) Interview with Kevin … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Vancouver Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Metcalfe will enter Amerks' Hall (Rochester D&C) Taylor is Back on Ice (RNews.com) Former Amerks Helping Out (RNews.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 18, 2006
Former Amerks Helping Out
'“That just means that Randy (Cunneyworth) and Doug (Houda) and the staff down there has done a very good job with them. When they get here they're ready to play and I think they deserve a lot of credit for that,” said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Former Amerks Helping Out
Three goalies is one too many
'"Right now, I know the only way I'm going to play is if somebody gets hurt, so it's a little bit boring and not the greatest situation you can have," said Noronen who's 1-2-0 with a 4.26 GAA. "I have nothing against Buffalo. I want to play rather than hanging around the stands or riding a bike. If I can't do it here, hopefully I can do … [Read more...] about Three goalies is one too many
Numminen sticks it to teammates
'The veteran Sabres defenseman owns Montreal Sports, a hockey equipment company that specializes in goalie sticks.' … [Read more...] about Numminen sticks it to teammates
Steady diet of podcasts, blogs feeds hockey fever
'The technology makes it easy for anyone to create a podcast, which means there is a lot more chaff than wheat out there. But there are professionally produced versions that are well worth a listen, including the Sabres' own official podcast, "The Morning Skate."' … [Read more...] about Steady diet of podcasts, blogs feeds hockey fever
Paille coming on strong
'“It’s been more than that,” Paille said when asked if making the NHL was indeed all it was cracked up to be. “I’ve always dreamed of playing in the NHL. Now that I’m at that point, my goal is to maintain it as long as I can and try and do what I can control.”' … [Read more...] about Paille coming on strong
Net Wealth
'Biron has been linked to the Canucks almost since the day Dan Cloutier's season-ending knee surgery was announced Dec. 13. At the time, he was in the midst of a sublime 13-game win streak and the Sabres could not even contemplate moving him. Now that Miller is back from his broken thumb and playing extremely well, speculation is again mounting that Buffalo GM Darcy Regier will … [Read more...] about Net Wealth
The Sabres Report - Jan 17, 2006
Sabres take down Oilers 3-1
'Some noise was made by Oilers fans before the game about their desire to see Martin Biron play for the Oilers. Well I’d like to encourage Darcy Regier to pull the trigger on Biron quickly. Miller’s the real deal Darcy. You’ve look both ways nine thousand times, it’s time to cross the street.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take down Oilers 3-1
Swados gives an off-ice edge to Sabres' history
'The author is pro-Buffalo, pro-Sabres, pro-Knox group, a man who spills his blue and gold blood all over these pages. He takes the reader into the board rooms, into the locker rooms, into negotiations, everywhere but in the faceoff circles and the corners of the rink. This is the definitive history - or at least one version - of the first 35 years of the Sabres' … [Read more...] about Swados gives an off-ice edge to Sabres' history
Sabres strike oil in third period
'"We've been a team that's able to come out on top in close games," Connolly said. "We've always been able to get that clutch goal when we need it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike oil in third period
