Archives for 2006

'The series heads back to Raleigh for a deciding Game 7 on Thursday night. Faceoff is at 7:30 PM.' … [Read more...] about Briere Sends Sabres To Game 7

'Prior to that goal, the Sabres had been 0 for its last 15 with the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Square It

'Doug Weight watched from the penalty box as Briere's game-winning goal floated over the goal line. Officially he was whistled for boarding, though it looked more like checking from behind. If you ask Weight, Buffalo forward Jason Pominville was guilty of diving. He said as much after the game, though in the same breath admitted he should have been "smarter" on the play. Indeed … [Read more...] about Oh boy, Danny

'Here's how it works. Every once in a while, the Sabres or Bills show signs of promise. They'll make the playoffs, and then the city will fire up the bandwagon. And I'll be gullible enough to jump on. Why haven't I learned?' … [Read more...] about Buffalo teams: Quit playin’ games with my heart

'"We just seem to find a way."' … [Read more...] about Series headed for a Game Seven

'Cam Ward was equally incredible in net for Carolina and was probably the only reason Carolina stayed in the game at all.' … [Read more...] about Determined Sabres break ‘Canes 2-1 in over time, force game 7!!!

'Numminen replaced Jeff Jillson, who was on the ice for four even-strength goals in the previous three games of the series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Numminen returns for Game 6

'"He feels better today, I'm encouraged again, I'm past the doubtful stage," said Ruff. "I'm optimistic that he may be able to play tonight. He'll take the warmup and if he doesn't feel any pain and he's able to perform at a high enough level ... we'll talk to him and basically make it his call because he's the only … [Read more...] about Sabres defenceman Teppo Numminen hopeful to dress for Game 6

'Here’s what I expect from the HSBC Arena tonight...The building will vibrate, the Sabres will explode out of the locker room in the hopes of winning a game they felt they should have won on Sunday. By any measure, the Sabres had the better of the play on Sunday night. I don’t think it was a dramatic difference, but I did feel that in the 3rd period, Buffalo … [Read more...] about Closing in…

'Scratch those reports about the Teppo Numminen watch being over -- he says there is an 80-per-cent chance he will play Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Numminen remains a game-time decision

Carolina at Buffalo (AP) Hurricanes look to eliminate Sabres in Game Sixous (Sportsticker) (2) Carolina Hurricanes (3-2) at (4) Buffalo Sabres (2-3) (The Sports Network) Game notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) A whale of a defensive effort is needed (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Game Previews

'"We've put ourselves in a tough position, but we're not going to quit till somebody tells us it's over," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said Monday. "We've got that same attitude all year, and we're not going to change now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres face season’s biggest test

'All season, skeptics have waited for the Sabres to find their level. Now, once again, they will attempt to show they have been underestimated, and that they possess a rare competitive character that transcends adversity and doubt. They have responded to every challenge. In doing so, they have shattered the fatalistic attitude of Buffalo fans and given them a genuine feeling of … [Read more...] about New challenge faces Sabres – and fans

'"I think we made great strides [Sunday] night," Sabres center Daniel Briere said. "We realized that we can play. We're not going to have Henrik [Tallinder] and Dmitri [Kalinin] back. We don't know about Teppo. But you know what? We thought we were the better team [Sunday] night on the ice, and we didn't have Teppo."' … [Read more...] about Ruff’s final word on Numminen’s status: doubtful

'Give fans an early goal, make them believe there's another game.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report