Archives for 2006

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Kalinin was "week-to-week" and would definitely not be back this week. Kalinin is hoping he could return if the playoffs continue past this Eastern Conference semifinal for Buffalo. "I have no idea right now [how long I'll be out]," said Kalinin, on crutches with a protective boot. "It depends on how it feels. Maybe a week or two weeks, and then … [Read more...] about Broken ankle forces Kalinin to sidelines

'Game tickets sold out for the Ottawa series in less than an hour. Before the faceoff, scalpers were commanding between $150 and $275 per ticket.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Nation revels

'The Sabres have been through a lot since their last conference final appearance in 1999, most of it unremarkable. Now it appears they were ahead of nearly everyone in their approach to the new NHL.' … [Read more...] about Obscurity, youth right mix for Sabres

'"I thought we probably played our best all-around game of the series," Ruff said, "and then J.P. threw a little Phil Niekro in at the end."' … [Read more...] about A sweet, sweet 3-0 lead for Sabres

'"I'm not lying," the 22-year-old native of the Czech Republic said. "I think everybody is a little nervous playing at home, a lot of people and a little bit of pressure. But after the first couple shifts, everything was OK. It surprised me. It's been a month since I played."' … [Read more...] about First playoff appearance doesn’t rattle Novotny

'At what point does the improbable become the expected?' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3-0 lead? It doesn’t add up o but that’s OK

'Tailgaters reveled in the parking lots on Perry Street. Flocks of fans exchanged high-fives with motorists backed up in the post-game traffic. The five-beat “Let’s Go Buffalo” war cry echoed incessantly, mixed together with random, joyous blasts from car horns. As I sit write this article, tucked in an apartment in the heart of Allentown, the horns still … [Read more...] about Can you believe it, Sabre fans?

'Why would anything change in the playoffs? When the Senators rebounded, so, too, did the Sabres. The Sabres are doing whatever it takes. It's sounding like a broken record, but it's music to the loud -- really LOUD -- HSBC Arena crowd.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo braves Bad breaks

'Co-captain Daniel Briere said the mood in the dressing room during the intermission went from frustration to hope. "We came back in the room, took the first 10 minutes to let out our frustrations and there was a lot of frustration with the calls that were going their way," the Gatineau native said. "Then, in the last five minutes, we reminded ourselves of what happened in the … [Read more...] about OT knuckler leaves Sabres dancing

'"We don't get the exposure other teams in big markets do. A lot of people don't know us, but we don't mind that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Sens on the ropes

'Everyone on their side of the ice says the Sens are trying (very trying to their fans), that they haven't and won't quit. But effort is merely the start, isn't it? The Sabres, for instance, don't stop there. They play desperately all the time, as if they've swallowed poison and the other goalie is hoarding the antidote.' … [Read more...] about Sabres proving mental toughness wins games

'"We also know where we've come from. For the guys that have been in Buffalo and gone through the bankruptcy and the losing, now we just enjoy coming to the rink every day, and sometimes you can't say that. But you just can't expect to go out there and stickhandle."' … [Read more...] about Working hard and winning

'One loss, we're done' (Ottawa Sun) Hasek: 'I feel like a goalie again' (Ottawa Sun) Stunned Sens say they won't give up (Ottawa Sun) Might as well start Dom (Ottawa Sun) Cross-city pub soundoff (Ottawa Sun) Rev up the dread (Ottawa Citizen) Buffalo braves Bad breaks (Ottawa Citizen) Call for Hasek stays on hold (Ottawa Citizen) OT knuckler leaves Sabres dancing (Ottawa … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Ryan Miller backed up his stellar performance in Game 2, with 26 saves in Game 3. Only two of those were in OT. Ray Emery, with the possibility of a return by Domink Hasek looming over his shoulder, gave up three goals on 24 shots.' … [Read more...] about Dumont Delivers!

'Maxim Afinogenov put Buffalo back in front before Spezza got another with 1:30 left to send the game to overtime.' … [Read more...] about On the Verge of a Sweep