Archives for 2006

'"I understand that our game, we're a little bit like gunslingers," Ruff said. "I've said that, but I thought we had some lazy mistakes. I'll put up with it [but] we've got players that don't want to compete defensively. Somebody's going to have to pay the price. They can come out of the lineup. They can sit. I haven't had to say that all year."' … [Read more...] about Ruff supplies some guidance to his kiddie corps

'Sabres are 0 for 22 on power play during past four games and have one PPG in 29 chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'For the first time in at least 20 years, the Buffalo Sabres will turn a profit. As of March 6, a whopping 630,000 tickets had already been sold -- with 13 regular season games to go. That’s 100,000 more tickets than compared to April 20, 2004. And at least an additional 20,000 tickets are expected to be sold by the end of the year.' … [Read more...] about Back in Black

Gameday (Asbury Park Press) Buffalo (44-21-5) at NY Rangers (39-20-12) (AP) Jagr, Rangers aim to regain first place in Atlantic Division (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (44-21-5) at New York Rangers (39-20-12) (The Sports Network) Duel with Sabres has the makings of a classic (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

Amerks lose more steam in push for playoffs (Rochester D&C) Griffins Beat Amerks (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Griffins (Amerks.com) Perfect 10 (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It seems like we're digging deeper and deeper into a hole," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said. "Maybe we don't feel the urgency to produce. It's not something we can let go anymore. You can lose two or three, but not four, five going into the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Five times the pain for Sabres

'"It's something that crossed my mind quite a bit, more so this year than ever," said McKee, who sat out Saturday night's game against the Boston Bruins. "I've been pretty lucky when I look back. I've actually thought about it, and I'll probably wear the visor. After hockey's said and done, I would much rather see my children with two eyes than one."' … [Read more...] about McKee envisions visor

'The Sabres gave up numerous odd man breaks and all 5 Bruins' goals were near carbon copies of each other as time after time Ryan Miller faced 2 on 1 breaks.' … [Read more...] about Mental mistakes continue, Sabres lose to Boston 5-4

'Previously regarded as an organization top-heavy in forwards, there are currently three defensive prospects placed in the top 10 for the first time since 2001. All in all, there are seven rearguards holding spots in the top 20 with forwards filling out the remaining 13 spots. What for years was a position with a quality prospect in the top five, not one goaltender made … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 prospects

'“If you could pick one teammate to drive across the country with, who would it be and why?” Mair: “That’s a good question. I'd have to maybe pick Marty (Biron), because he could entertain me with his conversation all day.”' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Adam Mair

Bruins finally solve Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins beat Buffalo, 5-4 (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'Boston squandered a 4-2 advantage the third period, but Sturm took a pass from Boyes in front and beat Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller to the short side with 4:49 left to help the Bruins win for only the third time in 12 games.' … [Read more...] about Boston 5, Buffalo 4

'"I don't think it's a case of losing confidence," said Campbell. "I think we know we can do stuff. I think maybe it's just a matter of simplifying our game. If we're trying to dipsy-doodle like we were earlier in the year, it's not going to work out."' … [Read more...] about Boston 5, Buffalo 4

'The Sabres continue to sit in fourth place in the Eastern Confrence with 93 points, but the recent losing skid has allowed Philadelphia and the New York Rangers to reel them in. The Flyers have 90, but are in third becuase they the Atlantic Division. The Rangers trail by four points with 89 and will face the Sabres Monday night at Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Bruins Hand Sabres Fifth Straight Loss

'"We made some big mistakes."' … [Read more...] about Victory slips away