Archives for October 2006

'"Well, it's not the goal," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said after practice Friday. "I mean, it's very exciting. I think we're all proud of what we've accomplished so far. But at the end of the day, it's not what we're aiming for down the road."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, at 10-0, one win from NHL record for best start

'The streak isn't the only similarity between these two teams; each team had heartbreaking finishes to their previous seasons before starting off the new campaign in record style.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres' winning streak

The bond between the fans and the team, almost unbreakable coming into the season, was cemented even stronger when the players responded to boisterous sellouts in the midst of the devastating October storm by giving the people three straight reasons to pack up all their troubles and smile, smile, smile. … [Read more...] about After 10 games, Sabres seeking another gear

'"Our depth, I think, has got to be a strength," Drury said. "In all scenarios goalie, D, forward, special teams. (As for our) weakness, I'm not sure. We're working a lot on our system. Still working on our forecheck every day and watching video on it. Hopefully we can get that nailed down soon."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo can still get better, say Sabres

'Jochen Hecht, Henrik Tallinder and Derek Roy all missed Friday's practice with injuries sustained in Thursday night's 3-0 win over the New York Islanders on Long Island. Hecht took a puck to the mouth and didn't return to the line-up. Ruff said Hecht lost some skin, but didn't know specifics. Roy has what Ruff described as a lower body injury, while … [Read more...] about Three Sabres Hurt; Status For Saturday Uncertain

'The Sabres, who go for a record-setting 11-0-0 start Saturday night at home against Atlanta, are actually bucking history as they try to turn their early success into a championship. They're the ninth team in NHL history to start a season with seven or more victories (the Sabres were helped by three shootout wins, which would have been ties before last season). But only one of … [Read more...] about History says hold the parade!

'"We just weren't sharp to start the game," Briere said. "In the second and third [periods], it was a little better. I don't think we had the explosiveness that we usually have. Once we got the lead, we played a safe game. It was a boring road game, basically, but it's going to happen some nights. It's good we still find ways to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are a perfect 10

'"We just want to create some energy," Peters said Thursday. "That's all we want to do. Anything that we get on the scoreboard is a bonus for us. We just keep our game really simple. We don't try anything fancy. You don't see any tick-tack-toe passes on our line. We just get the puck deep and go get it."' … [Read more...] about Peters’ energetic line not concerned with style points

'"I think they've done some really good things in this organization as far as the talent they have. They're pretty solid right up and down their lineup and Lindy [Ruff] obviously has them all on the same page. . . . I'm looking for great things from them and I'll be watching them."' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk can relate to Sabres’ start

'Jacobs was chairman of the NHL's negotiating committee in the battle with the players union two years ago. He was a unifying force for the owners in their struggle to make the league financially viable in small markets like Buffalo - where Delaware North was involved in the financing and construction of HSBC Arena. So Sabres fans owe him a debt of gratitude.' … [Read more...] about Bruins owner a Buffalo guy in his heart

'However, not to be overlooked in the aftermath of their latest conquest on Long Island is the Sabres' innate ability to stay within themselves and focus on the task at hand, regardless of a moribund Nassau Coliseum atmosphere that lacked any remote sign of life or energy. With a sparse and ambivalently silent crowd in attendance, the two teams may well have thought … [Read more...] about Game # 10: Sabres 3, Islanders 0

'"We're young, we're confident, and we know we have a good team," Vanek said. "Hopefully we can keep it going."' … [Read more...] about Inside shots

'The Sabres have outscored their opponents by a 19-8 margin in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Notes, quotes

'There’s no question the Sabres have benefited from the changes to the game - financial equality and rules changes to open things up. There’s no question others will continue to adjust. But make no mistake; the Sabres 9-0 start has far less to do with the decisions of others around the league, and far more to do with their own.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rewarded for Patience and Vision

'The Sabres have scored 49 goals in their first 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Equal History