Archives for 2006

'Briere's winner came on the power play after Brian Pothier hooked Afinogenov to prevent a clearcut breakaway. Alone at the right post, Afinogenov set up the decisive goal when he fed a pass through the crease to a wide-open Briere, who jammed it in the open side.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Ottawa 4, OT

'"It's concerning to me," said Golisano, who owns the Buffalo Sabres. "I'm very interested in the topic. How I would get involved is undetermined at this point."' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner expresses interest in Bills

'Losing the left winger affects the Sabres in numerous ways. First off, the connection between Hecht, Briere and Dumont is impeccable, and the trio constitutes the team's best line when they're together. Losing a piece throws them off a step. The left wing position also has had the least-productive depth.' … [Read more...] about Tucker’s deed goes unpunished

'"Tucker knows that he's not going to be able to hurt a guy like Mike Grier," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said Tuesday. "Mike Grier's much bigger than him, so he figures he goes after somebody that maybe's not a fighter as much or is not going to be as big to defend himself. That's just the type of player he is. It's no surprise there."' … [Read more...] about Tucker adds to reputation

'Season Series: Senators lead, 5-0-0-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'The Leafs play the Sabres one more time this season, on Easter Sunday in Buffalo. Tucker said that if there is a rude reception waiting for him at the HSBC Arena, he'll be prepared to deal with it. "I'm going to show up in Buffalo and play the game," he said. "I always look out for my own battles. If there are things that come up within the game … [Read more...] about Tucker scoffs at Ruff's rant

Neil, Sabres coach cry 'foul' over cheapshots from opponents (Ottawa Citizen) Senators Game Night (Ottawa Citizen) Ottawa (50-17-7) at Buffalo (46-23-6) (AP) Senators look to continue dominance of Sabres (Sportsticker) Ottawa Senators (50-17-7) at Buffalo Sabres (46-23-6) (The Sports Network) Sens vs. Buffalo (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 4:00 p.m.)

Tucker in the clear (Toronto Sun) Tucker scoffs at Ruff's rant (Toronto Star) Tucker not suspended, Buffalo coach fuming (Toronto Globe and Mail) Tucker's reputation takes a big hit (National Post) No need for a suspension (Sportsnet.ca) Punishment and personality (Sportsnet.ca) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 5:30 a.m.)

Playoff hopes a real long shot as Amerks host Toronto (Rochester D&C) Novotny back from Buffalo (Amerks.com) McMorrow named Amerks' 2005-06 Man of the Year (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Hecht has 18 goals and 24 assists in 64 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Hecht sidelined two weeks

'Buffalo has won just two of 11 games that Hecht has missed this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Hecht out two weeks with sprained MCL

'Buffalo has a little more standings breathing room in that regard, having built up enough of a cushion before the middle of March to keep them where they are the rest of the way, while Nashville still has the inside track in their conference, but if both teams keep playing this way heading into the place, finishing fourth won't end up being much fun.' … [Read more...] about Red flags start to appear for Sabres, Predators

'“(Biron) came up with a number of real key saves,” McKee said. “That’s a real momentum-changer.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally get a chance to stand tall

'"We set a goal to be in the playoffs," coach Lindy Ruff said. "We've set higher goals now. This is an opportunity you don't take for granted. We're proud of where the team is at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know there's more work to be done

'Sabres forward Jochen Hecht will be lost for two weeks with a sprained ligament in his left knee following a hit by Toronto's Darcy Tucker in the third period of Buffalo's 3-2 shootout win over the Maple Leafs on Monday night.' … [Read more...] about Hecht out two weeks; Ruff still seething