Archives for October 2006

'"I think his focus is there," coach Lindy Ruff said after practice in HSBC Arena. "I think some of that may be maturity. Some of it is the focus on, "You've had a history of slow starts, let's not go down that road again."' … [Read more...] about The ego has landed

'"Oh, we know what's going on," Briere said Tuesday at HSBC Arena. "We heard people talking about how we might not come back with the same chemistry or desire as last year. It gave us something to prove. It made us even hungrier."' … [Read more...] about Sabres aren't drunk with success

'The Sabres skate with 12 forwards, and they are carrying 12 forwards, so if there's a game, Peters is dressing.' … [Read more...] about Peters wants to remain a regular guy

'The 22-year-old forward's performance at his third training camp with the team that drafted him in 2002 was publicly lauded by several among the Sabres brass. But Paille was one of three forwards, including Rochester teammates Jiri Novotny and Chris Thorburn, vying for two openings. Paille was the only skater among the trio who didn't need to clear waivers in … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect not rattled by demotion

Jacina recalled by Florida (Amerks.com) Amerks to visit Rochester firefighters Wednesday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I'm bothered by the fact that we haven't converted."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sharpening power play

'After losing Mike Grier, J.P. Dumont and Jay McKee in the offseason, many questioned the team's grit, but Paul Gaustad, Adam Mair and Andrew Peters or the "Tragically Hits" line -- as it has been named in this office -- has been effective in its limited time on the ice and each player on it has yet to go under a zero in the plus/minus category.' … [Read more...] about A tale of one city, two teams

'Pominville, who looks like he's emerging as the reliable scorer the Sabres had in mind, added that the days off from Sunday through Thursday would give players lots of time to go over video and correct any hitches in their game. But the right winger could see February roll around and wish for those five days to rest and rehab the many nicks and hurts a hockey player … [Read more...] about Sabres cool their blades

'Rob Ray will entertain Western New York residents once again, but there’s no fighting this time -- or ice, for that matter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alumni to shoot hoops in Amherst

We have added a series of excellent wallpapers to download in our Photo Gallery section. Update your computer desktop today! If you are an artist and would like to submit your wallpaper, please use the contact form and let us know. Thank you! … [Read more...] about SabreSpace.com Wallpapers

The longest-tenured play-by-play man in the National Hockey League reaches a milestone today as Rick Jeanneret celebrates the 35th anniversary of his first radio call of a Buffalo Sabres game. … [Read more...] about Jeanneret’s still crazy, and scary good, after all these years

Ruling the Roost (RNews.com) Are you the Messenger Post fan of the game? (Amerks.com) Amerks prepare for home-and-home series with Sens (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

2005 Sabres draft pick impressing at the University of Denver. … [Read more...] about Butler Earns All-Tourney Honors at Ice Breaker

'There is a sense that the Sabres are supremely motivated by coming so close last season. They've dealt with the disappointment and taken the positive out of coming so close while battling so hard with a depleted lineup. No sour grapes. No woe is us. Just a reinforced, refocused collective belief that they are the team to beat.' … [Read more...] about Looking sharp

The Buffalo Sabres are off to a great start so far at 3-0-0. It hasn't been pretty at times but at the end of the day, the two points are going up into the standings. Chris Drury (#1) is playing like a leader and a man whose contract is up at the end of this season. … [Read more...] about Week One Player Power Rankings