Archives for December 2005

'Montreal Canadiens team doctor and abdominal specialist David Mulder examined the injured Sabres forwards Thursday night in the Bell Centre. Mulder didn't see any reason Briere wouldn't be able to play after a little more rest, but he indicated serious surgery might be necessary for Dumont.' … [Read more...] about Dumont's return in doubt, Briere OK

'"It's a big deal. We'll just have to see how it pans out," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday from Montreal prior to beating the Canadiens. "The best player, obviously, is Thornton. But there's a lot of teams out there relying on a lot of good players instead of one line or one individual to carry the team. (The Bruins) have been … [Read more...] about Thornton happy, eager to swim with Sharks

'G Martin Biron hasn't lost since Nov. 12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Sharks

'Paul Gaustad has been one of the biggest surprises this year. He's another fellow that can be included on that list of players that have stepped up with more increased ice time because of the injuries. He is, without a doubt, the team's unsung hero. He does so many things well.' … [Read more...] about Underrated Sabres continue to impress

Sabres edge hurtin' Habs (Montreal Gazette) Game to forget for Bonk (Montreal Gazette) Late Collapse Sinks Habs Again (HabsWorld.net) Canadiens fall to Sabres in overtime (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

'The Buffalo Sabres keep finding ways to overcome their injury woes.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2, OT

'"It's an excuse for losers, so I don't like to use that," said Canadiens defenceman Francis Bouillon, who has logged major minutes in Markov's absence, including 28:30 of ice time Thursday. "But when you're missing Kovalev and Koivu, two of the best players on the team, and you're missing one of your best defencemen too, it's … [Read more...] about Campbell scores overtime winner as Sabres win fifth straight 3-2 over Habs

'"We've been playing great defensive hockey," Sabres goaltender Martin Biron said. "It's been a big team effort. No one's been selfish, and I think that's been the key - unselfish play and doing the little things."' … [Read more...] about Campbell's overtime goal extends Sabres' winning streak to five

'After erasing a two-goal deficit to force overtime, the Sabres completed their comeback midway through the extra session. Connolly found the disc on his stick inside the right circle before passing over to Campbell, who was alone near the left hash mark and buried a one-timer for the game-winner.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 (OT)

'Connolly also had a three-point night as he tipped in a Brian Campbell slap shot for the Sabres' first goal. Connolly now has seven goals and 13 assists this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Come Back To Beat Habs In OT 3-2

'In an interview on Sabres.com, Managing Partner Larry Quinn said that the Sabres are working with Reebok to develop a new jersey for next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres To Go Back To Blue And Gold?

'"he's just brimming with confidence right now and we're reaping the benefits of it."' … [Read more...] about Winning streak stays alive in OT

Injuries leave Amerks with shortage of healthy bodies (Rochester D&C) Moose renew red-hot rivalry with Americans (Winnipeg Free Press) Amerks head west to battle division-leading Moose (Amerks.com) Amerks to offer special promotion to B2 watchers this weekend (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Scott Sheppard to a PTO (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Go back to the mid-1970s and take a view of the Buffalo sports scene. The Sabres were Numero Uno back in that day. The French Connection, Luce-Gare-Ramsay, Schoenfeld and Korab. 100 point seasons and a legit Stanley Cup contender. The Sabres reigned supreme back in those days. Now, it seems the tide is shifting favorably for the Sabres once again. With the Bills firmly … [Read more...] about Sabres bypassed Bills, Peca, Gare

'The Sabres have grossed $1.1 million more this season than at this point in the 2003-4 season. Quinn also said paid attendance is "way up" but could not remember the exact numbers so declined to give a number for fear of giving a wrong figure. Quinn also said the franchise gave away a lot of tickets when they were owned by the Rigas family and Adelphia … [Read more...] about Sabres returning to blue and gold, making more money this season