Archives for 2006

'Given his uneven play prior to this year, it's a testament to how far Connolly has come that his possible return tonight is considered so important to this team. "I'm growing as a hockey player," said Connolly. "I was pretty young (when I first came in), and you grow as a player as you get older."' … [Read more...] about Connolly comes of age for the Sabres

Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) Carolina (45-17-6) at Buffalo (44-18-5) (AP) Hurricanes, Sabres each try to end recent slumps (Sportsticker) Carolina Hurricanes (45-17-6) at Buffalo Sabres (44-18-5) (The Sports Network) Game notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'Last August the second Lion's Den was completed and opened on the ninth floor of Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, as a result of fundraising by the Companion's in Courage and the Buffalo Sabres. "Opening this Lion's Den is truly my dream come true for the patients here at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, many of whom … [Read more...] about Sabres provide 'Lion's Den'

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the second annual Scotty Bowman Showcase, consisting of two all-star hockey games between high school aged players from Buffalo against their rivals from Rochester, will take place on Saturday, April 15th at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres To Hold 2nd High School All-Star Game

'"[That's] two games in a row that we came out, didn't work hard enough, paid the price and we got what we deserved," defenseman Brian Campbell said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense disconnected

'Sabres players didn't feel that Ruff's absence contributed to Monday's loss. "It would be nice to have him here," defenseman Brian Campbell said, "but we've got to take care of ourselves. It's been 60-70 games, we know the system."' … [Read more...] about McCutcheon, Arniel share coaching duties

'Biron was, to put it mildly, horrible.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Thrashers, lose 5-0 in a stinker

Win in a walk (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Flu has Hossa on ice (Atlanta Journal Constitution) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Atlanta Coverage

'Buffalo suffered their worst loss since the 5-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks on December 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shut Out In Atlanta

'"We didn't get pucks to the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrashed Monday night

Amerks play three tough divisional games this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Martin Biron stopped 18 shots for Buffalo, which has lost two straight following an eight-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 0

'Lehtonen had to stop only three goals in the first period and only eight through two periods.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 0

'Assistants Scott Arniel and Brian McCutcheon were in charge of the team Monday night and Ruff wass expected to return Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach misses game to be with ailing daughter

'Ruff has returned to Buffalo for a pre-scheduled medical appointment for his daughter, Madeline. Assistant coaches, Scott Arneil and Brian McCutcheon, will take over Ruff's duties in his absence.' … [Read more...] about Ruff To Miss Sabres Game Versus Thrashers