Archives for 2006

'Welcome to Sabreland, where a mostly no-name hockey team is winning hearts and minds on both sides of the border.' … [Read more...] about No-quit Sabres ignite Stanley Cup madness

'It was mere coincidence, or serendipity, but as Kevyn Adams began peeling off his equipment after yesterday's pre-game skate, Bruce Springsteen's "My Hometown" was playing on the dressing room stereo.' … [Read more...] about Notebook

Sorry span sinks Canes (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres line up and deck Canes (Raleigh News and Observer) Penalties take away series' promise (Raleigh News and Observer) Staal a no-show in June's GQ (Raleigh News and Observer) Turning point (Raleigh News and Observer) Whistle is blown on statues' Canes jerseys (Raleigh News and Observer) E-mail from hockey fans … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'Buffalo, however, could be without a top defenseman Friday for Game 4. The Sabres, who are already without Dmitri Kalinin and Teppo Numminen, lost Henrik Tallinder to injury with about six minutes remaining.' … [Read more...] about The Diminutive BriEere Plays Big for the Sabres

'"I thought we probably played our best period of hockey in the second period," Ruff said. "I don't know if we did that well this year in one period."' … [Read more...] about Sabres brave Hurricanes 4-3 to take 2-1 series lead

'Briere said he hasn't scored many goals on his backhand the last few seasons. "For people who have seen the curve on my stick, they know I can't go to my backhand very often," he said. "I don't know how my shot got up like it did (in Game 1)."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Briere shows his skill with rare backhanded goal

'In the playoffs, when injuries start to pile up, sometimes you have to play on a hunch. In Game 3, Ruff rolled the dice with Jillson, who admitted he was a little nervous to jump into a playoff game. "I was just trying to keep everything simple," Jillson said. "I hadn't played a game in a while and I hadn't played an NHL game in a pretty long time."' … [Read more...] about Ruff, Sabres again make all the right moves

'Here it is the end of May and Ruff's team is still alive. No matter what happens from here on out, if there were such an award as NHL Man of the Year, Lindy Ruff, I'm sure, would be at the top of most every ballot.' … [Read more...] about Ruff a real inspiration

'"We wanted to establish a physical tone," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "We thought some of their guys were taking liberties and tried to use that as motivation."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return favor to Hurricanes on home ice

'There were some interesting moments in Game 3. The Sabres found their legs and were skating like a bunch of demons. The Canes could have packed it in when they got down 4-1. Instead Martin Gerber replaced Cam Ward and the Canes scored 2 goals to make it interesting.' … [Read more...] about Game of chess anyone?

'"They had a real big night for us in all areas," Ruff said. "If we're going to win, they need to play like that. It was great to see."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound against Hurricanes

'"The challenge is just to rise to the occasion," Ruff said. "It isn't a personal challenge. They have been challenged several times during the year, and most times, they do it on their own. But sometimes they need a little push."' … [Read more...] about Top guns come through as Sabres take Game Three vs. Hurricanes

'The Sabres scored three goals on 18 shots in the second with Daniel Briere netting two of those goals, and Ales Kotalik had the other. The Hurricanes pulled starting goalie, Cam Ward, following the third goal and put in Martin Gerber.' … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Home For Sabres In Game Three

'Tallinder, who was hurt in the third period of game three, was seen by witnesses leaving the HSBC Arena with his left arm in a sling following the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Suffer Another Injury to Defense Corps

'"I think the fact being back here, it's always exciting for me to play in front of my family and friends. But there's a certain focus of my job and what I need to do on the ice. That we're playing Buffalo is exciting," said Adams. Asked whether he's been receiving a lot of requests for tickets, Kevyn Adams said, "more than you can imagine."' … [Read more...] about Clarence Native Takes to the Ice