Archives for December 2005

'"I know they're a rival, so I think that's why I'm going to be geared up for it," Gaustad said Wednesday after practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "It's going to be a fun time playing against these guys. It's going to be a lot of hard work, but I think it's going to be worth it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' rookies set to take a another big step

'Briere traveled with the team to Toronto on Wednesday night, and today he'll go to Montreal to meet again with Dr. David Mulder, the Canadiens' head physician and medical director of the McGill Sports Medicine Centre. Briere and Dumont met with him earlier this month, when Mulder recommended sports hernia surgery for Dumont and rest for Briere. Rest and an … [Read more...] about Briere remains frustrated by abdominal injury

'Team's 51 points through 37 games are most since 1974-75 squad had 53.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

Amerks add two players from Florida (ECHL) (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Have you been in contact with Buffalo since the being drafted? What parts of your game are they hoping to see you improve? MZ: They have been in contact with my agent, but when we spoke at training camp in Buffalo they wanted me to continue to improve my skating. I like to play an offensive style and I think that things will be very good for us in the future.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Marek Zagrapan

'"Since we last saw them they've been the hottest team in the league," Leafs coach Pat Quinn said . "They have good speed and with that quickness, they're playing a very assertive checking style."' … [Read more...] about These Sabres are sharp

These Sabres are sharp (Toronto Sun) Leafs should lose against Sabres but... (Toronto Sun) Buffalo (25-11-1) at Toronto (20-14-3) (AP) Sabres take on Leafs in search of 10th win 11 games (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (25-11-1) at Toronto Maple Leafs (20-14-3) (The Sports Network) Blow Leafs Blow! (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'Facts and figures during the Sabres' recent hot streak...'. … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres

'"What's amazing is he can score goals in so many different ways," said defenseman Brian Campbell, "whether it's beating somebody in the front of the net with his power, or stickhandling on the rush. He's putting it all together now."' … [Read more...] about Vanek's talent more evident by the day

Amerks sign Paolini to PTO (Amerks.com) Amerk rob Globke receives first promotion to the NHL (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Buffalo is now 11-1-1 versus the Atlantic Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrill in another comeback

'It’s the sixth time this season Buffalo won when trailing after two periods, a number that would have seemed outrageous in the old clutch-and-grab NHL. Comebacks are so common now, players and coach don’t merely think they’ll rally, they know they’ll have a resurgence. “It’s a different frame of mind and it’s a different … [Read more...] about Sabres rally as confidence remains high

'The Buffalo Sabres will hold an autograph session following the Panthers game on Sunday. It will start approximately 30 minutes following the end of the game and run for up to one hour. Sabres players will be seated at tables located throughout the 100, 200 and 300 levels of HSBC Arena. There will be a limit of one autograph per person, per player.' … [Read more...] about Special Sabres Autograph Session Announced

'"We expected to be a good team, but nobody expects something like this," Ruff said. "We're almost at the point where we don't even want to talk about it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres on surprising surge

'"We're kind of fearless in some ways. We just find a way to win," said Sabres co-captain Chris Drury, who had a goal and two assists.' … [Read more...] about Latest win is worth the wait