Archives for October 2006

'And the kids today love this stuff, we are told. So in an attempt to reach those kids - and in a serious attempt to make the game of hockey better - the NHL has enlisted the help of Reebok to design new jerseys for the entire league. And old codgers like myself who still call these garments "sweaters" will have to tolerate the change.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have got the look

Renney's gang feeling blue (New York Post) Weekes effort for Rangers (New York Daily News) Blitzed in Buffalo (Newsday) Sabres flex offensive muscle, top Rangers 7-4 (NewYorkRangers.com) Post-game notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage (Updated 8:30 a.m.)

'It was the third time this season that Buffalo has come back from a two-goal deficit to win, and the second consecutive game the Sabres started down 2-0. The Sabres came from behind Friday night against Detroit to beat the Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, NY Rangers 4

'"A lot of hardship right now," said Miller of the recent weather crisis in Buffalo. "A lot of people being inconvenienced, having a tough time at home. To have (the fans) come out. I thought the reaction was priceless. They just had a great night in the middle of this state of emergency. They were having a lot of fun. We're happy to provide it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, NY Rangers 4

'"Somewhere in Buffalo need some electricity. I guess it might as well be here."' … [Read more...] about Fans generate Sabres energy

'Ho, hum - another slow start, another early deficit to rally from behind.' … [Read more...] about Game # 5: Sabres 7, Rangers 4

Goalie Dennis stars as Amerks improve to 4-0 (Rochester D&C) B-Sens pile up shots, but not goals, in another loss to Rochester (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks Improve to 4-0 (RNews.com) Daniel Paille on Sports Talk Sunday on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK (Amerks.com) Rookie Adam Dennis makes 30 saves in Amerks win (Amerks.com) Sens drop second straight at home … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)

'He wanted to stay in Buffalo. He wanted a long-term deal. He tried to get one more than a year ago. Yet when Daniel Briere was awarded $5 million in arbitration, Dumont knew his chances of being re-signed were remote. And when his own case was settled, he knew he was a goner.' … [Read more...] about Salary arbitration playing havoc with teams’ caps

'The NHL game is to start at 7 p.m. ET. A flood watch that includes the city is in effect until 8 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Rangers game is still on despite flood warnings and power outages

You wake up. The game wakes up. The fans start chanting, and filing in to finally fill the The Joe. Chris Drury scores on the power play, roofing one over a very human Dominik Hasek, whose groin squeals for mercy as it's peeled off the ice. … [Read more...] about Sabres wake from nightmare to make their points

Rangers seek to foil Sabres (New York Daily News) NY Rangers (2-2-0) at Buffalo (4-0-0) (AP) Sabres look to extend win streak against Rangers (Sportsticker) New York Rangers (2-2-0) at Buffalo Sabres (4-0-0) (The Sports Network) Rangers eye a big conference test in Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) Game # 5: NY Rangers @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage (Updated 12:00 p.m.)

'The Sabres will debut their new third jersey in tonight's game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'The final score seemed unlikely given the gross discrepancy in shots. Detroit had a 43-17 edge and late in the second period had more than quintupled Buffalo's output.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay unbeaten

'"It was tough," said winger Ales Kotalik, whose shootout goal clinched the 3-2 victory. "We started the game slow. There were a lot of distractions for us back in Buffalo. It's a tough situation for all the Buffalo people. Hopefully, somehow, they feel a little better with the two points we're bringing home."' … [Read more...] about Team tries to forget about weather

'Before last weekend's home opener against the Montreal Canadiens, the team had sold 647,175 tickets for the season. That's more than were sold all last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres creating a buzz already