Archives for 2006

'Now, with the Sabres roster suddenly depleted by injuries, Pominville is making the most of his added responsibilities. He's playing the point on the power play and last weekend was elevated to a regular spot on Buffalo's top line, centered by Briere. How's that for a player whom the Sabres -- handcuffed by a glutted roster -- were forced to place on … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Pominville drawing attention

'So for the second straight game, the Sabres’ beleaguered defense sucked it up with a stout effort. Four defensemen played more than 25 minutes again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dig deep to hold off Carolina

'"We encourage people to come out because I'd rather see those tickets sold to Hurricanes fans than to see them sold to Buffalo fans who come down and make a lot of noise," said RBC Center general manager David Olsen. Officials say plenty of seats are still available.' … [Read more...] about Seats Still Available for 'Canes Game

'In the end, Carolina's biggest advantage could be playing at the RBC Center, where they were 31-8-2 in the regular season and have played in front of progressively louder playoff crowds. In 117 best-of-seven series that have gone to the final game, the home team has won 73 (62 percent), according to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Game 7 provides fitting finale for Sabres, Hurricanes

'The kicker, Ruff claimed, was hearing that the Hurricanes supposedly had champagne on ice in the visitors' dressing room before Game 6 on Tuesday night. Fact or fiction, Ruff used that to get his team going. "They are an arrogant group," said Sabres winger Jason Pominville. "Then again, that's normal for a team that's had as much success as they've had this year. But to have … [Read more...] about ‘Arrogant’ Hurricanes have Sabres motivated heading into Game 7

'"Obviously the shot blocking of the entire team is great tonight and we did a really good job of just moving our feet, especially in the D zone," said Miller. "It's exciting that we can play this well when we have to."' … [Read more...] about Bouncing puck, Sabres' D force Game 7

'Every time I watch this team that I covered off and on for a few years while working in Buffalo radio back in the mid to late '90s, it brings me back to the Ted Nolan days, when just watching them play and compete was a blast. The only difference between that crew and this Sabres outfit is that they actually have real talent.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have heart and passion

'"This is a great effort tonight," goalie Ryan Miller said. "I think everybody had the right attitude tonight. They were all going to go out and try their hardest, and I think we're capable of great things when we're moving our feet. We started right from the drop of the faceoff. I could feel it sitting back there watching the guys in the first … [Read more...] about Sabres' fondest wish is granted

'"We were not very good," Laviolette said. "They came out with their back against the wall, they played a real sharp first period, we didn't respond and that was disappointing because we have a lot of veteran players in there. Everybody tried to take it to the next step, we did not respond well in the first period at all."' … [Read more...] about 'Canes know the stakes

'"I had about four heart attacks."' … [Read more...] about A wild win for Sabres

'"There's no secret, you are going to need good goaltending," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We needed [Miller] to play a strong game. He did."' … [Read more...] about Staying alive

'With the questions turning from what was wrong to how he did things right, Dumont decided to pass along the praise. "Everyone deserves the attention for a win like that," Dumont said.' … [Read more...] about Dumont savors taste of redemption

'"We're a wounded animal right now, that's for sure, with the guys that are out," defenseman Jay McKee said. "When an animal is wounded, that's when they give everything they have and fight back. That's all we're asking for from every guy in this room. Leave everything on the ice. We're getting that. Everybody's efforts are rubbing off on each other."' … [Read more...] about Team of survivors is still on the island

'"There's a special bond right now in our dressing room," said Briere, who also assisted on J.P. Dumont's first-period tally. "We've gone through a lot this year and we've gone through a lot in the playoffs. We like doing it for each other. We have the same guys in this dressing room who were here in training camp. Nobody from the outside came in."' … [Read more...] about Briere needs no guarantee to get job done

'The Sabres couldn't have put more heat on the kid if they had pulled out a blowtorch. They had 14 shots in the period. The pressure was relentless. And yet Ward was unflappable, standing firm before and after J.P. Dumont converted from atop the crease at 4:56. "They had most of the play in the first period and it could have been way worse than 1-0," said 'Canes captain Rod … [Read more...] about Goalie stood tall for ‘Canes