Archives for 2006

'"It was a tough night for us, but I think it's something that we needed," said Sabres forward Mike Grier, who scored the game-winner with 11:46 to play. "We've been a little bit loose defensively the last few games, so just seeing how hard they were working made us pick our game up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres burn Leafs again

'They've done it so many times in so many ways with so many players that after a while you start wondering if it's ever going to end.' … [Read more...] about Another night, another win, another way

'Hecht reinjured his right medial collateral ligament Thursday night in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he said he will be out at least two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Hecht, Connolly dealing with wounded knees

'There is no precise timetable for his return, although he talks in terms of being available before the playoffs. When his cognitive and "base-line" test results are approved, when he has regained competitive conditioning, and when the streaking Sabres figure they need him, he'll get back into this red-hot lineup. They could use his defensive … [Read more...] about Hamilton's Mair fighting back from disabling concussion

'Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has never had the reputation of being a wheeler and dealer and at times has taken the hits from the public about it. (Where is Bob Corkum?) Yet the reality is that the club that is on the ice is totally of his making. To think that only Jay McKee remains from the team that won the conference championship in 1999 is all the evidence we … [Read more...] about The Swap Sheet

'"His attitude really brought the rest of us up. He doesn't allow you to feel bad or feel sorry for him," said Marc Brenner with the Sabres. "To see someone as young as Brian having to go through it, it really hit me hard," added Matt Rabinowitz, another Sabres employee. … [Read more...] about Sabres Supporting Co-Worker With Cancer

'"Most of all we feel confident that everybody in this lockerroom know that Lindy does need our support professionally and personally." Biron, holding his 19 month old son, Jacob, said the organization is really like a big family, and they want to do whatever they can. "The better we can do it the easier it's going to be for him to feel relaxed and feel … [Read more...] about Sabres Family Rallies Around Coach

'No longer just one of hottest teams in the league because it's clear they have developed into one of the best, the Buffalo Sabres won their eighth consecutive game last night with a gutsy performance against the Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in high gear

'"It always helps when a goaltender has a game where he makes the difference," said Miller, who clearly was the difference, particularly late in the game when he made five saves during a four-minute Toronto power play including an eye-popper on Darcy Tucker that preserved the victory. "I hadn't been as aggressive as I needed to be and tonight I just decided I was going to go … [Read more...] about Miller stars as Sabres’ roll continues

'So, let's welcome the Toronto fans with open arms when they return to Western New York. After all, they're going to need some team to cheer for in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo makes it a crazy eight

Curses, foiled again (Toronto Star) Missed chances plaguing Leafs (Toronto Sun) Sabres in high gear (Toronto Sun) Belfour resting his back (Toronto Sun) Improved Leafs can't stop Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Leafs not good enough to be lucky (Toronto Globe and Mail) Sabres carve out a win (National Post) Sabres consider donning jerseys of yesteryear (National … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 7:45 a.m.)

'It's the same knee that forced him to miss two games and the Olympics last month. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said the knee will be evaluated again on Friday, but doesn't think the injury will be serious. "It looks like just a bruise," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Hecht bruises right knee

'While they are a complete team in virtually every way, their offence is what has propelled them close to the top of the league standings.' … [Read more...] about Surprising Sabres

'The Sabres gained a point on the Ottawa Senators, who lost in a shootout to Boston. Buffalo now has 93 points while Ottawa has 94. The two teams will play for first place in the division Saturday night in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Down Leafs For Eighth Win In A Row

'"I reaaly thought he was back on his game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres slide by Leafs