Archives for October 22, 2006

'"The Sabres are playing well right now," Niinimaa told reporters at Sunday's practice. "But they are going to lose a game, and it's going to be on Monday."' … [Read more...] about Niinimaa predicts Habs win over Sabres

'The addition of Spacek playing the point has helped out immensely. They have at least two solid power play squads that they can put out on the ice, and they expect those two squads to take over.' … [Read more...] about Spacek is making the difference on 'D'

'There are so many teams that can challenge them this year, and Lindy's issue with his club is to keep them focused. They have had a couple of easy games against the Rangers in which they won 7-4, and then there was the big win against Philly. So he just has to keep them back on earth, and they have to stop themselves from reading and believing how good they are and prove it … [Read more...] about Confidence is everything

'"It's fun when the team is winning," Afinogenov said. "That's what's most important for us. Everyone's just having fun right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres reduce Bruins to a number

'the most significant building block of the Buffalo juggernaut took place during the 2004-05 lockout season. That year, Regier, Ruff, and the rest of the Buffalo staff didn't shuffle papers in their offices or play a round of golf every day. Instead, the Buffalo bosses made regular beelines for Rochester, where the Americans went 51-19-4-6 for an AHL-best 112 points (a … [Read more...] about He knew they’d be sharp

Bruins victims of Sabres' perfect storm (Boston Globe) Kessel's first goal lost in defeat (Boston Globe) He knew they'd be sharp (Boston Globe) Drury and Co. leave B’s feeling dreary (Boston Herald) Kessel’s 1st goal lone bright spot (Boston Herald) Working overtime (Metro West Daily News) Bruins get sliced, diced (Providence Journal) Bruins went in … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 6:00 p.m.)

'"When you've got a group that's playing well it's fun to watch," Ruff said. "I think we're definitely enjoying this. You enjoy it for a period of time when you can reflect after a game, saying 'Boy we made some nice plays and scored some nice goals."'' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 2

'The Sabres can set the team record with a 9-0 start with a win at Montreal Monday. The 1975-76 team lost its ninth game, at Toronto. The NHL record for longest winning streak from the start of a season is 10 games, by Toronto in 1993-94.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 2

'Nine Sabres registered points, including three assists for defenseman Brian Campbell and two assists for Vanek to go with his 5th goal of the year. Afinogenov added an assist with his marker, giving him 12 points in his last four games, and 14 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Bruins 6-2; Match Best Start

'"You always have to keep working and improving every game..."'. … [Read more...] about Sabres tie franchise record

'The rebuilding Bruins were the latest victims to be steamrolled, posing few challenges to a surging Sabres' squad playing at the top of their game.' … [Read more...] about Game # 8: Sabres 6, Bruins 2

Drury lifted his goal total to nine tallies which is good for first in the NHL while Afinogenov’s 14 points also leads the league. Not to be left out of the fun, Thomas Vanek’s +10 leads in the league in the plus/minus department. … [Read more...] about Sabres pour it on again drilling Boston 6-2

Dennis makes 54 saves as Amerks win again (Rochester D&C) Marlies mystified (Toronto Sun) Adam Dennis makes 54 saves in leading Americans over Marlies 3-1 (CP) Rochester Remains Unbeaten (RNews.com) Dennis makes 54 saves as Amerks win 6th straight (Amerks.com) Dennis the Menace! (Toronto Marlies.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage (updated 5:30 a.m.)