Archives for December 10, 2006

'"It was pretty easy tonight after our effort in Florida," said Vanek, who in the shootout abandoned his usual point-blank trickery for a hash-mark slapper. "We just take a lot of pride. We know we're not going to win every night, but it's just our mentality not to lose two in a row. After a loss, it's "Do whatever it takes.' "' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound again

'Sekera became the 28th player to wear a Sabres jersey this season, the fifth in his NHL debut. He played left defense with partner Nathan Paetsch. Toni Lydman took Numminen's spot alongside Dmitri Kalinin.' … [Read more...] about Sekera called up for NHL debut

'While it is possible to find many former CHL players on the pro rosters in the Buffalo Sabres organization, the club currently has just four prospects skating in those junior leagues. This may well be the fewest number of prospects the club has developed in the CHL in many years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres junior prospect update

'The 18-year veteran suffered the injury during Buffalo's 3-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday, and X-rays confirmed the break. He did not dress for Saturday's shootout win over Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Numminen out with broken toe

'Sekera, 20, was voted best defenseman in the Ontario Hockey League last season when he played for Owen Sound. The native of Slovakia was a third-round draft pick (71st overall) by Buffalo in 2004, and most scouts consider him a can't-miss prospect.' … [Read more...] about Healthy Sekera finally getting a chance to skate with Sabres

Canadiens unable to capitalize on lacklustre Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Streit proves value as Habs' jack of all trades (Montreal Gazette) Extra-special teams (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage

'"With Tomas, there's nothing that surprises me," Ruff said. "I thought he might have faked it, but I've seen other guys in the league do it, and I think the odd time it catches the goalie a little bit off guard. It was a terrific shot, and in the right spot."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 (SO)

'"If you break a bone, it's four to six weeks," Numminen said. "I don't know what it is but with a toe you can see how it feels in the skate. I haven't talked to the doctors yet, but I'm sure it's not going to be that long."' … [Read more...] about Numminen sidelined by broken toe

'"The past few shootouts, I tried my old moves and I wasn't successful, so I just went with something different," said Vanek. "I was hoping he'd think it was just a fake and it worked out. I don't think he was expecting it."' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Briere score in shootout as Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2

'"We played a lot harder. In Florida the other night, it was embarrassing. We were outskated and outworked. A reality check produced a good win for us."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 (SO)

'Montreal would elect to go first and Alexei Kovalev would give the Habs the lead in the shootout. Daniel Briere was next as he slipped the puck through Huet’s legs to even it up. Saku Koivu would try a similar move as Kovalev, but Miller would make the save. Thomas Vanek would give the Sabres the shootout lead with a slap shot from the slot that totally caught Huet off … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Habs In Shootout 3-2

'"We were much more organized in a lot of areas tonight," said Miller, who earned his 15th victory of the season after stopping 31-of-33 shots. "We did a great job bouncing back from that last game."' … [Read more...] about Refuse To Lose Two In A Row

'With the victory, the Sabres are now 6-1 in shootouts this season. They also upped their post-regulation record to a league-leading 10-1. On the road, Buffalo is a perfect 7-0 in overtime and shootout results.' … [Read more...] about Vanek rips Buffalo past Habs in shootout victory

'As has been a recurring theme throughout the month of December, Buffalo overcame their power-play ineptitude with rock-solid goaltending by Ryan Miller and an improved workmanlike effort over the final forty minutes of play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Canadiens 2 (SO)

Stafford powers Amerks to victory (Rochester D&C) Healthy Sekera finally getting a chance to skate with Sabres (Rochester D&C) Rochester 6, Hamilton 3 (AP) Amerks Beat Bulldogs (RNews.com) Stafford nets two as Amerks win, 6-3 (Amerks.com) Paille returns to Amerks; Sekera receives call (Amerks.com) 'Dogs doubled up by Amerks (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage