Archives for 2006

'It may take some patience and time for Funk to develop into a quality NHL defenseman but it might be worth it for Buffalo. At the end of the day all the Sabres and their blueline prospect want to hear from the crowd is, "We want the Funk!"' … [Read more...] about Sabres want the Funk

'Chris Drury and Mike Grier are regarded as two of the Sabres who are most sound defensively. If the team is holding a one-goal lead in the waning seconds, odds are good Drury and Grier will be out there to secure a victory. Yet there they are in the Sabres' bottom five in plus-minus. Drury is minus-14, worst among forwards, and Grier is minus-10 heading into tonight's game … [Read more...] about Numbers game doesn’t add up

'Results from Tuesday's tests will show for sure, but it appears post-concussion symptoms are bothering Adam Mair again.' … [Read more...] about It takes two to fill Biron’s pads

'G Cristobal Huet leads the league with a .931 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'"It is quite possible I have waited too long on this. It wasn't until the last two or three months that I have become educated on the topic and started doing some of my homework relative to it," Golisano said during a news conference. "I almost wish I had gotten involved before the one in Niagara Falls was built."' … [Read more...] about Golisano opposes casino

'"We'll continue to play the way we have been, rolling all four lines and keeping the same guys in the lineup," said Ruff, the coach with the league's longest tenure. "We want to be in a position where we go into the playoffs with a bit of momentum."' … [Read more...] about Playoff-bound Sabres keep up the pace

Playoff-bound Sabres keep up the pace (Montreal Gazette) Montreal (41-28-9) at Buffalo (48-24-6) (AP) Canadiens look for 10th win in 11 games vs Sabres (Sportsticker) Montreal Canadiens (41-28-9) at Buffalo Sabres (48-24-6) (The Sports Network) Canadiens goalies in top form (CBC Sports) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 4:00 p.m.)

'"We know going into the playoffs we have to have our goaltenders playing well, whether it's Marty or Ryan," Ruff said. "I think you're always concerned. As a team we've been able to survive most of the year. They've won us a lot of games, but they've had a tough time lately.' … [Read more...] about Pair of Sabres in net share common goal

'“Since the beginning of March, we’ve played three or four games over .500 with a very difficult schedule,” he said. “I think in the best of times you’d take that, but we got off to such a good start that we didn’t want to end up where we did. But we did and I think we’ve bounced back nicely.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally get a breather

For 50 years, Sankey has been Amerks man (Rochester D&C) Larmak and Lojek return to Florida Everblades (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres say just 800 tickets remain for the first home playoff game, while 2,300 tickets remain for both second and third home playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Playoff Tickets

'Asked whether he worried the casino would siphon disposable income now spent on the Sabres, who play a stone's throw from the casino site, Golisano said he doubted it would have a negative effect. "It might even have a positive effect," he said. "I'm not concerned whatsoever about the Sabres," said Golisano, who made a point to hold the news … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Golisano outlines casino concerns

'B. Thomas Golisano, Buffalo Sabres owner and founder of Paychex Corp., said Tuesday afternoon he is going to be a vocal and visible opponent to plans by the Seneca Nation of Indians to construct a 100,000-square-foot casino just a few blocks away from HSBC Arena. Golisano said the region is overbuilt with gaming venues and that casinos do little except put a heavy drain … [Read more...] about Golisano sides with opponents of downtown casino

'Dennis had a taste of the NHL during training camp and he wants to take a bigger bite this coming summer. “[Training camp] gave me a good chance to find out what the NHL’s like,” he said. “It’s comforting to know what to expect the next time and hopefully they like what they see.” Now that the ball’s in the Sabres court, Rook said … [Read more...] about Dennis named top goaltender in OHL

'"Fearless," co-captain Daniel Briere said. "You look at him go, and he's going into places even the big guys don't want to go. He's not afraid to go into the corners. He's not afraid to get his nose dirty around the net. That's what's impressive about him. Even though he's smaller than most players, he competes and scores … [Read more...] about Little big man