Archives for March 2006

'No longer just one of hottest teams in the league because it's clear they have developed into one of the best, the Buffalo Sabres won their eighth consecutive game last night with a gutsy performance against the Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in high gear

'"It always helps when a goaltender has a game where he makes the difference," said Miller, who clearly was the difference, particularly late in the game when he made five saves during a four-minute Toronto power play including an eye-popper on Darcy Tucker that preserved the victory. "I hadn't been as aggressive as I needed to be and tonight I just decided I was going to go … [Read more...] about Miller stars as Sabres’ roll continues

'So, let's welcome the Toronto fans with open arms when they return to Western New York. After all, they're going to need some team to cheer for in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo makes it a crazy eight

Curses, foiled again (Toronto Star) Missed chances plaguing Leafs (Toronto Sun) Sabres in high gear (Toronto Sun) Belfour resting his back (Toronto Sun) Improved Leafs can't stop Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Leafs not good enough to be lucky (Toronto Globe and Mail) Sabres carve out a win (National Post) Sabres consider donning jerseys of yesteryear (National … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 7:45 a.m.)

'It's the same knee that forced him to miss two games and the Olympics last month. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said the knee will be evaluated again on Friday, but doesn't think the injury will be serious. "It looks like just a bruise," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Hecht bruises right knee

'While they are a complete team in virtually every way, their offence is what has propelled them close to the top of the league standings.' … [Read more...] about Surprising Sabres

'The Sabres gained a point on the Ottawa Senators, who lost in a shootout to Boston. Buffalo now has 93 points while Ottawa has 94. The two teams will play for first place in the division Saturday night in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Down Leafs For Eighth Win In A Row

'"I reaaly thought he was back on his game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres slide by Leafs

Amerks have no more room for error in drive for playoffs (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres travel to Ottawa for a showdown on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 1

'Ryan Miller finished with 27 saves for the Sabres, who last won eight straight during a franchise-record 10-game streak in January 1984.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 1

'During the years that Ray was accumulating 3,207 career penalty minutes -- the sixth highest in NHL history -- Ray was also visiting and befriending children with cancer and other diseases at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. Ray may be able to bench-press Pittsburgh -- he's certainly the strongest person I've ever met -- but he's also one of … [Read more...] about Caregiving: Athletes as caregivers

'The Sabres are on a roll rarely seen in their history, and every player on the roster is part of it. But while each of the four lines can take its place as the headliner, no act is tougher to follow than Briere, Dumont and Hecht.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ hot line rings ’em up

'"I looked at the hit afterward, we talked about it," Connolly said, "and anybody who didn't have a brace on there and had not even had an MCL injury, they probably would have injured their MCL the way that my leg bent. But the brace was there to hold it in place. If I hadn't been hurt and hadn't had the brace on, I probably would have hurt it."' … [Read more...] about Knee brace saves Connolly from a twist of fate

'The Sabres have 10 players with 30-plus points, second in the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs