Archives for March 2006

'"It's nice to hit 20, but it's not something I was going into the season wanting to have 20 and it would be a great season for me," Vanek said. "I'm going to assess it after the year. Hopefully, I can get a few more and get up in the high 20s. But like I said, right now it doesn't mean much. It was a good victory."' … [Read more...] about Vanek takes rookie goal mark in stride

'After nearly 50 cars were tagged last Wednesday for parking illegally on Lower Terrace, and in the ring in front of Memorial Auditorium, not a single vehicle was observed parked in those areas Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Fewer cars get tickets during Sabres game

'"I thought we played a lot more determined game for three periods," said coach Lindy Ruff. "We had the better opportunities for most of the night, and you have to give their goaltender a lot of credit. He made some key saves on odd-numbered situations and on a couple breakaways when we really could have put the game away. We were a lot sharper in our own zone, limited their … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Bruins, stay on a record pace

Bruins cut down again by Sabres (Boston Globe) Knee is an overnight success, so Samsonov suits up (Boston Globe) B’s wake up to reality (Boston Herald) Boynton takes dive at Sabres (Boston Herald) One-upmanship by Sabres adds to Bruins' angst (Providence Journal) Samsonov back on his feet, ready to go (Providence Journal) Bruins fall to Sabres, 3-2 … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage

'"Maybe we didn't deserve that win the other night, but we wanted to come back here and show them that we have the better team," Briere said. "We did that tonight."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'"There were times when we lost momentum killing penalties," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "After we got through those stretches, I thought we were the more determined team and had the better opportunities. You've got to give their goaltender a lot of credit. He made some key saves on odd number situations."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'The Sabres will not play again until after the trade deadline, which is Thursday at 3 PM. Buffalo hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning later that night at 7 PM.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Bruins Once Again

'For the fourth time this season, the Sabres defeated Boston by a one-goal margin.' … [Read more...] about Undefeated against Beantown

Shootout road win keeps Amerks in playoff chase (Rochester D&C) Americans rally, win shootout over Knights (Omaha World Herald) Amerks Net Shootout Victory (RNews.com) Amerks beat Omaha in sudden-death shootout (Amerks.com) Amerks Edge Knights In Shootout, 4-3 (OmahaAkSarBenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I just hope something happens," No. 3 goalie Mika Noronen said Monday for the seventh straight month. "I don't want to be in the three-goalie situation anymore. Whatever happens I think is going to be good for everybody."' … [Read more...] about Trading deadline looms for Sabres

'Season Series: Sabres lead, 4-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Boston (25-26-10) at Buffalo (38-16-5 (AP) Sabres eye continued dominance against Bruins (Sportsticker) Boston Bruins (25-26-10) at Buffalo Sabres (38-16-5) (The Sports Network) Boston Bruins (25-26-10) at Buffalo Sabres (38-16-5) (BostonBruins.com) Game Notes (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 11:45 a.m.)

Road trip ends this weeks, longest homestand begins (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Regier, who has to rank among the best GMs in the league, and Ruff, who is the NHL's most underrated coach, have done a wonderful job with this team. Consider that the Sabres have outscored their opponents by 23 goals in the third period and overtime, and you realize how their quick feet are wearing everyone else down. (Submitted by: Mark) … [Read more...] about Buffalo soldiers on

'"When we first came here to Buffalo in 1991 this community embraced me and embraced my family," said LaFontaine, who was captain of the Sabres for five of his six seasons in Buffalo. "And everywhere I've gone, the fans have always come up to me, whether it be in Buffalo, New York or wherever I was at, and they would say thank you. Tonight, I just want … [Read more...] about LaFontaine feels the love in Buffalo