Archives for 2006

'The game featured plenty of the end-to-end action many observers have predicted for the series between two of the regular season's top five scoring teams, and both goalies were tested early and often.' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike first on Hurricanes

'Buffalo defenseman Teppo Numminen was injured during Game 1. The team is calling Numminen's ailment a "lower-body injury".' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hang On For 3-2 Win In Series Opener

'After 40 minutes....Buffalo has seized control of the game. The Sabres aren’t making the mistakes Carolina is, they outshot the Hurricanes 13-4 in the period, are beating the Canes in the face off circle, and Carolina has 7 give aways in each period. Not a winning formula for the home team.' … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Blogging: Canes vs. Sabres Game 1

'But with fans on their feet chanting and Ward pulled for an extra attacker, the Sabres survived the final-minute onslaught.' … [Read more...] about McKee goal lifts Sabres to 3-2 win over Hurricanes in NHL East opener

'That made it 2-1, and Miller did his part to hold the lead. He was the last line of defense as Buffalo killed off all four of its penalties against the postseason's top power play. The Hurricanes came in converting about 28 percent of their man-advantages through the first two rounds, but they couldn't keep it up.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Carolina 2

'Cam Ward allowed three goals on 27 shots and lost for just the second time this postseason.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Carolina 2

'Look for the Sabres to split the first two in Carolina and win the series with a victory in Game Six in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'Beaver tails, for the record, are long, flat pieces of whole-wheat pastry that are cooked in canola oil and topped with cinnamon sugar, maple butter or other flavorings.' … [Read more...] about Time to pay up, pal

'The Buffalo Sabres have at least one major fan in the United Kingdom as they pursue their run for the Cup. And he's a knight, too.' … [Read more...] about Off Main Street

'Perhaps the difference will be in goal, if one of the rookies blinks first.' … [Read more...] about Hey, you look familiar

'But in most cases, it's easier to find a replacement for a forward than for a defenceman. After Kalinin went down, Ruff slotted in Rory Fitzpatrick, who will be in the lineup today. "He's probably more physical and he has a good offensive side to him," Ruff said. "We have used him on the power play and he has been able to help us in a lot of areas."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes, Sabres are relatively healthy

'Members of the Sabres Alumni including Rob Ray and Danny Gare took part in the charity basketball game on Friday night against school faculty members.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Alumni and Niagara Wheatfield Help Neighbors in Need

'"The enthusiasm, the excitement that's been generated by this hockey team. I think it's great. It's great for the community and for this part of the state. And we're starting to feel pretty good about ourselves as a community."' … [Read more...] about Tom Golisano is Caught Up in Stanley Cup Fever

'The kitchen at La Nova Pizzeria is busier than usual for a Friday night. Workers started making Pizza shells and doing prep work so they'll be able to keep up with orders during Saturday's Sabres game. Anthony Damico of La Nova Pizzeria: "Just getting stuff pulled out and ready to go, as soon as one o'clock hits it's gonna be like crazy in here tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Businesses Working Hard to Get Ready for Rabid Sabres Fans

'Who do you check? Which line do you check? Which defenceman do you go after? It's a tough team to target because they don't have any one identifiable strength or weakness. It is their four-line, six defencemen and very good goaltender in Ryan Miller approach. That's going to be a unique thing for the Hurricanes to have to deal with.' … [Read more...] about Canes must deal with Sabres balance