Archives for 2006

'Madeleine, who was expected to visit Roswell Park Cancer Institute last week, had the surgery at an undisclosed Buffalo hospital, the Sabres announced Wednesday. The mass was discovered two weeks ago at Women and Children's Hospital after she began suffering dizziness and severe headaches.' … [Read more...] about Coach’s child has brain surgery

'"There's plays you're going to have to eliminate and plays you have to make," coach Lindy Ruff said, trying to explain how the Sabres can shake their slump. "The players we're counting on are going to have to step up and make those plays."' … [Read more...] about Carolina starts fast, fends off late Buffalo rally

'Kalinin made mistake after mistake in Wednesday’s showdown of two teams hoping to play deep into the Cup playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Kalinin&#8217s still hurting, us that is

Canes' happy return (Raleigh News and Observer) Turning Point (Raleigh News and Observer) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage

'After a scoreless first period, Carolina struck for four consecutive goals in the second period to establish a commanding lead.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3

'Carolina clamped down in the final seven minutes to seal the victory for their third win over the Sabres this season. With the loss, it's only the second time this season the Sabres have lost more than two games in a row. They lost four in a row back in early November.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Comeback Comes Up Short Against ‘Canes

'"...we're just going through a down cycle right now."' … [Read more...] about Third period not enough

'Overall the Sabres played better than they did in their previous two games. Unfortunately the Hurricanes, who struggled themselves recently, also played better than they have recently. Ryan Miller let in two very questionable goals and while the Sabres did look better they still didn't put in a full 60 minute effort. The loss is disconcerting because in all three recent losses … [Read more...] about Sabres drop third straight, lose to Carolina 4-3

Novotny returns to Sabres; Globke arrives from FLA (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Novotny filled in for Tim Connolly, who missed his fourth straight game with a knee injury. It's Novotny's third stint this season with Buffalo, having scored a goal and an assist in seven previous games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall C Novotny

'The Sabres, who have the East's third-best record, have lost three straight -- their longest losing streak since losing four in a row in November.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3

'Lindy Ruff has returned to the team and will coach tonight's game against the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Statement concerning Ruff's daughter

'Team spokesman Michael Gilbert announced Madeleine Ruff is resting comfortably after having surgery at a Buffalo hospital on Tuesday. Gilbert did not provide details of her condition but said, "Everyone is looking forward to a speedy recovery."' … [Read more...] about Ruff's daughter has surgery to remove brain tumor

'Shots and hits are the most tangible evidence of why the Sabres look nothing like the team that had won eight in a row before this skid.' … [Read more...] about Little things add up to Sabres’ skid

'The Sabres' 5-0 loss to Atlanta was their most lopsided loss since a 5-0 loss to San Jose on Dec. 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes