Archives for 2006

'Actually, the Sabres understand very well what they are achieving. It's the rest of the hockey world that is reluctant to acknowledge it.' … [Read more...] about No `I’s in Buffalo

'"I know here in Ottawa and in Canada people don't know much about Ryan and what kind of goalie he is," Sabres captain Daniel Brière said. "People have wondered about him sometimes and he always came back strong. That's what made us so comfortable in that room. We won [Game 1] in which he gave up six goals and we knew he would come back strong. He did it all year. That's … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller the latest goalie to give Senators a headache

'Make no mistake, Buffalo is now the odds-on favourite to win this series. But, at the same time, the Sabres do wear the title of under-appreciated awfully well.' … [Read more...] about A tale of two cities

'"It's a big swing game," said Buffalo defenceman Brian Campbell. "If it gets to 2-1, then they are right back in the series. (But) if we can get up 3-0, then we're looking fairly good. We want to come home, win this game and move on."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo vows to be better in ‘swing game’

'It's not exactly the way the Sabres would have drawn it up before the series began, but they're not complaining.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in driver’s seat

Sens battling history (Ottawa Sun) Win would salvage hope for Senators (Ottawa Sun) 'It's not just one player' (Ottawa Sun) Sens can head off disaster (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo vows to be better in 'swing game' (Ottawa Sun) Score two for the Senators (Ottawa Sun) They're down ... and just about out (Ottawa Sun) Fans have their say (Ottawa Sun) Banish the butterflies (Ottawa … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage

"I don't know if [we're] underestimated. I just don't think many teams quite figured us out for the whole year," offered head coach Lindy Ruff. … [Read more...] about Wait a minute, who are these guys?

'According to Volker, the financial impact from the Sabres games, will help a county dealing with a serious money crisis. "Downtown Buffalo is awash with people spending money on taxes and various things. They're hotel motel. All the various things that are going on in Buffalo. Sports is big money." said Volker.' … [Read more...] about Sports Town Image

'Brown adds he was more successful in getting a bet in this series with his counterpart from Ottawa. The two mayors have bet delicacies like chicken wings and beaver tails, a type of fried dough, and the dubious distinction of having to wear the other team's jersey if his team loses.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Pride At City Hall

'But there is somewhat of a downside to the Sabres' success: WNED public broadcasting isn't raising as much money in their annual TV auction, because it airs the same time as the Sabres games.' … [Read more...] about WNY Feeling Effects of Stanley Cup Fever

'If Connolly can't play, the Sabres will be without one of their leading scorers and special teams contributors. It's a situation the Sabres have grown familiar with over the course of the season. "We've been playing through adversity all year long and if Tim has to miss that game somebody else has to step up," says Sabres Right Wing J.P. Dumont. … [Read more...] about Two Big Wins But Possibly Two Big Injuries

'"We haven't done anything yet ... and we know we could be a lot better defensively and even offensively," Drury said Tuesday. "But this is the playoffs. Obviously, all that really matters is that you get the W's."' … [Read more...] about Upstart Sabres up 2-0 against top-seeded Senators

'“We knew he was going to come back strong,” Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said. “He did it all year. That’s who he is.”' … [Read more...] about In style, Miller bounces back for the Sabres

'Few pre-season prognosticators picked the Sabres to still be playing at this juncture, and a lot of fans outside Buffalo continue to wonder what makes them tick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2-0 series lead and goaltending superiority has Senators in deep hole

'It's unclear when Kalinin was hurt in what proved to be a hard-hitting game. But Kalinin twice left the game to go to the locker room and was spotted walking with a heavy limp afterward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly, D Kalinin questionable for Game 3