Archives for 2006

'"We play right to the buzzer," Roy said. "We were down a couple times, and the leaders on our team brought us back. Lindy said we still had a chance, and we go out on that last shift and score a goal. It just proves all the character on this team."' … [Read more...] about Roy drives home a point with high-scoring night

'The only problem was that Giambra is quoted in the news release as saying "the Sabers (sic) will defeat the Generals."' … [Read more...] about Off Main Street

'The idea came to him when he learned the Stanley Cup was to visit Buffalo last month on a tour of this year's NHL playoff cities. "It is a wonderful way to show a connection between the visual arts and sports, as well as to honor the Sabres' participation in the playoffs," Grachos said.' … [Read more...] about Lord Stanley’s Cup becomes objet d’art

'"We tried to keep it simple and just get pucks to the net," said Roy. "This was not a typical playoff hockey game. We have to work harder defensively to eliminate their important players. In the playoffs, you try to stay on an even keel, not get too high or too low, and we have to learn some lessons from this."' … [Read more...] about Sabres display character, tenacity despite sloppy defensive effort

A Drury start for Sens (Ottawa Sun) Hardly a saving grace (Ottawa Sun) Great night to be fan, but not a goaltender (Ottawa Sun) Game Story (Ottawa Sun) Senators in 5: Dalton (Ottawa Sun) Sweep in the works (Ottawa Sun) Sabres outgun Senators (Ottawa Citizen) A wild sprint to the unfortunate finish (Ottawa Citizen) Offence takes the spotlight (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'The Fog Game. May Day. Hannan in OT. Plante in Game 7. Throughout their playoff history the Sabres have been through many unforgettable moments. They added another on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Instant Classic: Sabres Win Wild Game One In OT

'The game featured four goals scored in the final 1:41 of play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pull Out Wild One

'Then there's eBay. The asking prices are in the hundreds of dollars.' … [Read more...] about Want Sabres Postseason Tickets? It’ll Cost You

'Tonight's game is being televised on the Outdoor Life Network. Very few people in Western New York have that digital package but you will be able to see the game on CBC'S Hockey Night in Canada.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fans Will be Able to Watch Tonight’s Game

'"We've got to play a lot tighter and smarter if we want more success."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win wild Game One in OT

'The game was an absolute treat to watch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Sens 7-6 in overtime, take 1-0 series lead!

'Somewhere commissioner Bettman was smiling as the Senators and Sabres exchanged scoring chances all night long in a fast-pace affair that left fans gasping.' … [Read more...] about Drury nets the winner as Sabres edge Senators 7-6 in overtime in wild series opener

'In overtime, Buffalo picked up a turnover at the blue line and went in on a 2- on-1 break. Grier found Drury, who one-timed a shot top shelf past Emery's stick side for the game-winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Ottawa 6

'The teams scored three goals in the final 1:37 of regulation as Buffalo's Derek Roy tied it at 5 with a short-handed effort for his second of the game at 18:23. But Bryan Smolinski scored his second 24 seconds later during the same power play to give Ottawa its fifth straight lead, 6-5. The Sabres pressed for one more, and Connolly got it as he swept a puck that lay within Ray … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Ottawa 6, OT

'McKee grabbed a couple of those sticks and took them to his current stick company's rep and said, hey, build me some of these. "I took a look at them right away and was blown away," McKee said. "Looking at those, it was night and day."' … [Read more...] about Chance encounter brings McKee out of hockey funk