Archives for November 2006

'The more you hear, the more it seems his ascension to the Sabres was part of a continuous work in progress, a natural progression to the NHL. Professional hockey was always the plan, ever since he started skating at age, gasp, 21 months. Maybe that's why he looks like he's been with the Sabres for three years rather than three games. He certainly belongs.' … [Read more...] about Hockey’s in his blood, ice in his veins

'All told, nine different players have scored winners this season for the Sabres. Briere has three, including two in the past three games. "The fun thing is that it's not always the same guy," Briere said. "It's always a different guy that finds a way to put the final touch or get us back in the game. I think confidence has a lot to do with it."' … [Read more...] about Road streak gains glitter as wins pile up

'G Martin Biron has won all five of his games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'Although Card's expression on the bench at times was a dead giveaway that he's a rookie, there were no dead giveaways on the ice. In fact, nothing appeared on his stat line except 11:34 of ice time, all at even strength. And that's OK.' … [Read more...] about No news good news for rookie Card

Playoff foes are trouble (Raleigh News and Observer) Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes get home test from Sabres tonight (Durham Herald Sun) Buffalo (14-1-1) at Carolina (9-6-3) (AP) Sabres look for third straight win over Hurricanes (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (14-1-1) at Carolina Hurricanes (9-6-3) (The Sports Network) Game notes … [Read more...] about Monday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

MacArthur, Amerks soar past Chicago (Rochester D&C) Larman recalled by Panthers (Rochester D&C) Rochester 7, Chicago 3 (AP) Amerks Roll At Home (RNews.com) Amerks win fifth straight; MacArthur nets hat trick (Amerks.com) Americans snap Wolves' perfect road streak (ChicagoWolves.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Briere, who was awarded a $5 million contract by an arbitrator this summer, seems to finally be getting into his stride. It couldn’t come at a better time with the injury bug hitting the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Same old story for Sabres!

'Yes, the Sabres did it again.' … [Read more...] about Briere revives Sabres

'The Sabres were also without defenseman Toni Lydman, who left Friday's game with a migraine headache that apparently was related to a strained neck. Buffalo called up rookie Mike Card, who arrived from Rochester just before the game.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Lydman out; Card gets call

'If a season-long sellout can't guarantee a profit, a larger question looms: What does this mean for the Sabres and other small-market franchises trying to survive under the National Hockey League's new collective-bargaining agreement?' … [Read more...] about Sabres may lose money despite sellouts

'"Marty is a great guy. I understand he wants to play, and I think that he's in a situation where this summer he just kind of took time to voice his opinion, and you can respect that as a player," Miller said. "But I think he knows the amount of fun we have here in Buffalo. Marty is a good soul. I think he's the kind of person that would step out … [Read more...] about Sabres' start simply stunning

'Daniel Briere and Chris Drury, who share the captaincy with the Sabres, are both scheduled to become unrestricted free agents in the off-season.' … [Read more...] about Regier could see what it’s like to be Muckler

Inspired Flyers can't hold on against Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Holmgren is officially GM - for season (Philadelphia Inquirer) Signs of life in loss (Bucks County Courier Times) Holmgren's interim tag removed (Bucks County Courier Times) Flyers put up a fight in yet another loss (Delaware County Times) General Manager Holmgren no longer considered … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 8:00 a.m.)

'No matter if it's a blowout or a tight one, postseason or regular season, Buffalo sure has a knack for sticking it to the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Philadelphia 4, OT

'Paul Gaustad, Pominville and Drew Stafford tallied the regulation goals for Buffalo while Brian Campbell added two assists.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Philadelphia 4 (OT)