Archives for 2006

'This summer has the potential to be more depressing than it was in 1999, when Dallas won it all. No matter how you feel about No Goal, the Stars were the better team that year. This year, the Sabres were the best team of the remaining four in the conference finals and would be running away with the Cup if not for the injuries.' … [Read more...] about Final ailment in Sabreland is depression

'They have too many forwards and not enough space to accommodate any emerging players from Rochester. Then there will be critical choices to render on their unrestricted free agents, especially defenseman Jay McKee.' … [Read more...] about Paying the price

'Golisano said it was "a little scary" that the operating profit was only about $600,000 before the bonus of the eight home playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Playoff run brings Sabres hope for strong future

'Tinkering that promotes the continued flow of play is worth considering. But, like Ruff said, anything that hints at digression should be out of the question. The new rule book serves its purpose. The NHL has been revitalized. The approach to next season should be reduced to a two-word game plan: continued enforcement.' … [Read more...] about Since the game is fixed, the league shouldn’t break it

'The Oilers had their eye on Martin Biron early in the season and were dangling defenseman Steve Staios. The Sabres first wanted to see how Ryan Miller stood up to NHL competition and later were forced to keep Biron after Miller broke his thumb. Edmonton eventually lost patience, backed off Biron and swapped a first-round pick for Roloson before the NHL trade deadline. The … [Read more...] about LaFontaine’s role with Isles will grow

'Buffalo Sabres co-captain Danny Briere will be in attendance with his family as honorary chairman of Camp Good Days & Special Times "Under the Big Top" fifth annual creative black tie gala June 24 in Hyatt Regency Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Briere to attend Camp Good Days fund-raiser

Latest Amerks' raffle winners announced (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Written off at the start of this year as one of the worst teams in the league, the Buffalo Sabres proved themselves to be the best. The team is truly an inspiration to all of us, for the Sabres fought adversity throughout the year as player after player was injured. Their character shone through in each difficulty, and they never gave up - not even in the final seconds of Game … [Read more...] about Thank You, Sabres

'But I’m still really mad that we lost to a team like Carolina. Not their players, they’re flat out good. It’s their apathetic fans. I’m angry with the NHL for making me hate a city I’ve got nothing against, simply because it never snows there. They don’t know what it’s like to have a stranger shove your car out of a snow bank taller … [Read more...] about Proud of those Sabres

"I wasn't surprised that some players that had been around longer had passed him by (during the playoffs)."' … [Read more...] about Vanek finding his way

'Did you get choked up? Did you fight back a tear or two? ’Fess up...we did.' … [Read more...] about No Hollywood Ending for the Sabres

'The NHL and its Player's Association have agreed to drop the moratorium against teams signing their own unrestricted free agents after June 15th. The two sides have agreed to let clubs talk to their unrestricted guys right up until July 1st when free agency begins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Have More Time To Sign McKee And Grier

'It will come down to money. McKee is hailed as the heart of the team and led the league in blocked shots after reinventing himself for the post-lockout NHL. Losing McKee would be a blow to the locker room and to the product on the ice. But how much is a McKee worth? How much can you pay for a defenseman who scored 16 points and had a plus-minus of 0? What do you offer a player … [Read more...] about Offseason sure to be interesting for Sabres

Charron Golf Tournament to benefit Cystic Fibrosis set for Aug. 21 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We've got a lot of work ahead of us."' … [Read more...] about The future starts now