Archives for November 2006

'"I didn't know what to think, to be honest with you," Ryan said. "The last thing I wanted to do was put my head down and sit. I just wanted to get back out there. I just wanted to get it back."' … [Read more...] about Ryan shakes off misfire in NHL debut

'With the Sabres leading the Maple Leafs 4-2 late in the second period, Ryan, replacing the injured Jochen Hecht in the Buffalo lineup, unintentionally drilled the puck into the corner of the Sabres net while attempting to clear it, bringing the Leafs to within one. "Never ever has that happened to me before," Ryan said. "Not even when I was a … [Read more...] about Miller bails out former AHL roommate

'"I wanted to put it behind me as quick as I could and Lindy (Ruff) put me right back out there," said Ryan, who logged 9:45 of ice time on 12 shifts. "I felt like I was playing well before that, but I made a mistake or got a bad bounce, whatever you want to call it. Thank God Ryan Miller played unbelievable. He's one of my best friends and he just said … [Read more...] about Briere helps resilient Sabres erase deficit, defeat Leafs

'The Leafs outshot the Sabres 36-29, including 16-8 in the third, but couldn't capitalize on a quick 2-0 lead. The Sabres erased a two-goal deficit for an amazing seventh time this season. "We certainly do believe that we can come back," said Briere, who leads the Sabres in scoring with 30 points (10-20) in 22 games, "We've done it a few times this year."' … [Read more...] about Star centre Daniel Briere scores winner as Sabres beat rival Leafs

Heartbreaker for Leafs (Toronto Sun) Miller bails out former AHL roommate (Toronto Sun) Ferguson's situation remains as clear as mud (Toronto Sun) Everybody loves Ferguson (Toronto Sun) Up next for Ferguson: Sundin, Peca, Tucker (Toronto Sun) Leafs let Sabres slip away (Toronto Star) Sundin eyes weekend return (Toronto Star) Raycroft hurts his own cause (Toronto Globe … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'Despite Toronto notching the score up at four a piece 7:19 into the third period, the Sabres would skate onto victory when Briere scored his second of the night at 14:41. Raycroft made a bad judgment behind the Toronto net that saw him shoot the puck directly along the boards to Jason Pominville. Pommer settled the puck down and cleared it in front the Daniel Paille who … [Read more...] about Sabres take down Leafs in Thanksgiving Eve thriller

'The Sabres didn’t help themselves at the start taking three penalties within the first four minutes resulting in two 5 on 3 power plays for Toronto. The Leafs scored on both two-man advantages, the first coming from Darcy Tucker and the second just a minute and a half later Kyle Wellwood would also score giving the Leafs an early 2-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Finish Off Leafs 7-4

'"We always have faith in ourselves," said Miller, whose team has come back seven times from a two-goal deficit this season. "Tonight, we were a little ticked off. I was trying to let [the pair of two-man advantages] go, but I had red in my eyes for a while there. I was really angry and I had to calm myself down. It helps when your guys can put a couple of goals in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres go red in win

Fluke goal hands Amerks OT loss (Rochester D&C) Milwaukee snaps skid (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Admirals 4, Americans 3 (AP) Amerks Surrender Streaks (RNews.com) Amerks' winning streak ends with 4-3 OT loss (Amerks.com) The Moose at Medley Center Friday with American Red Cross (Amerks.com) Ads Road Trip Starts With a Thriller (Milwaukee Admirals.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"What we are telling people now is if they want to come down and place an order we are not making any guarantees they will be in for Christmas," said Gilbert.' … [Read more...] about Trying to find a Sabres Jersey

'Ryan Miller may not lead the NHL in shutouts or goals-against average, but he doesn’t have to. All he has to do is win games, and judging by his 11-2-1 won-lost record, he’s doing just fine in that regard. Just ask the Maple Leafs, who were stoned time and again by Miller with the Sabres clinging to a 5-4 lead in the final minutes Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Offense resembles well-oiled machine

'Likely due to that success, the Sabres have released a new stocking stuffer for this year, debuting Jeanneret’s “Top Shelf,” a DVD documentary of the team’s legendary voice, at Wednesday’s game with the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret stocking stuffer on sale

'Maxim Afinogenov. No specific reason, but whenever I see 61 has the biscuit it’s a bigger rush than a shot of Primatine.' … [Read more...] about Plenty to stuff yourself with this holiday

'Of Buffalo's 18 wins, seven have come after it has trailed by at least a pair of goals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Toronto 4

'With the game tied, the Sabres scored off a turnover by Raycroft to take a 5-4 lead with 5:19 remaining. Daniel Paille dumped the puck into the Toronto zone and Raycroft stopped the puck behind the net and fired a pass up the left boards. Pominville though knocked down the clearing attempt at the half wall and centered the puck to Briere, who fired the puck past Raycroft, … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Toronto 4