Archives for February 7, 2006

'"All right Chris, I've heard that you wear the number 23 because of Don Mattingly. So, how long have you worn the number and how many posters of his did you have in you room growing up?"' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Chris Drury

'Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that center Jiri Novotny has been recalled by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Novotny recalled by Buffalo

'"Only goal for me this season was to be good enough to make the Olympic spot, and I didn't do it, for whatever reason," the Buffalo Sabres forward said Monday. "But right now, I just have team goals. This team is great, very strong inside, and we're going great. We want to keep going and show even more in the postseason."' … [Read more...] about Go ask Ales if he feels left out

'The Sabres have four games before the break, starting tonight in Montreal. Briere ruled himself out for tonight, but there's a chance he could come back Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. He is participating in full-contact practices.' … [Read more...] about Briere says he’s close to returning

'C Jochen Hecht has two goals, two assists in his last four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

Buffalo (34-15-3) at Montreal (25-22-6) (AP) Huet aims for third consecutive shutout as Sabres visit (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (34-15-3) at Montreal Canadiens (25-22-6) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 12:00 p.m.)

Paolini and Globke to visit libraries today (Amerks.com) Globke returns from Florida; Sheppard heads back to CHL team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Sure, the playoffs will be another story perhaps, but everything starts and ends with goaltending, and in Miller, the Sabres HAVE goaltending. Biron or Noronen certainly have value either here or eventually elsewhere, but this is Miller’s time; Miller’s team.' … [Read more...] about It's Miller Time to be a Dominator

'"(Waddell) has a job to do and has to evaluate his personnel. It's such a quick tournament and your lead-in is NHL time. I was coming off an injury and the hottest goalie in the NHL was (Buffalo backup) Marty Biron. I understand why they made the decision."' … [Read more...] about For Team USA, no Miller time in Olympic net

'"I respect the decision," Miller said. "It's not something I'm bitter about.' … [Read more...] about Backup Torino role fails to bother goalie Miller

'Ryan Miller took on the world Saturday -- and won.' … [Read more...] about Miller snubbed for Torino