Archives for 2006

'RW Mike Grier has neither a goal in 21 games nor a point in 16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'"I was traded to a team that believed in me, to a coaching staff that believed in me and gave me the chance to play."' … [Read more...] about Solid Briere has become backbone of surprisingly powerful Sabres

Tonight: Lightning at Sabres (St. Petersburg Times) Tampa Bay (33-25-4) at Buffalo (39-16-5) (AP) Sabres take aim at 40th win and season sweep of Lightning (Sportsticker) Tampa Bay Lightning (33-25-4) at Buffalo Sabres (39-16-5) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage (Updated 12:00 p.m.)

'The intensity of the game really kicked up in the third period. At one point Daniel Briere got his stick on Thomas' neck and ended up taking off his goalie helmet. This obviously infuriated the Bruins who began to chip at Briere for the rest of the game, doubtless #48 will be on the minds of all the Bruins when the teams play again on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to defeat Bruins 3-2

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'"It really is one teammate expecting another teammate to equal what he's doing on the ice and give that same effort and support. That has grown through the year. . . . They're grown together as a team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win a matter of trust

'Look, I understand the importance of chemistry. But adding the right player, a tough, selfless veteran with playoff experience, could enhance the Sabres' chemistry. When a team is on a roll, players often look for a sign from above, an acknowledgment that management believes they can make a title run.' … [Read more...] about Regier should mess with Sabres’ success

'"It's nice to hit 20, but it's not something I was going into the season wanting to have 20 and it would be a great season for me," Vanek said. "I'm going to assess it after the year. Hopefully, I can get a few more and get up in the high 20s. But like I said, right now it doesn't mean much. It was a good victory."' … [Read more...] about Vanek takes rookie goal mark in stride

'After nearly 50 cars were tagged last Wednesday for parking illegally on Lower Terrace, and in the ring in front of Memorial Auditorium, not a single vehicle was observed parked in those areas Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Fewer cars get tickets during Sabres game

'"I thought we played a lot more determined game for three periods," said coach Lindy Ruff. "We had the better opportunities for most of the night, and you have to give their goaltender a lot of credit. He made some key saves on odd-numbered situations and on a couple breakaways when we really could have put the game away. We were a lot sharper in our own zone, limited their … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Bruins, stay on a record pace

Bruins cut down again by Sabres (Boston Globe) Knee is an overnight success, so Samsonov suits up (Boston Globe) B’s wake up to reality (Boston Herald) Boynton takes dive at Sabres (Boston Herald) One-upmanship by Sabres adds to Bruins' angst (Providence Journal) Samsonov back on his feet, ready to go (Providence Journal) Bruins fall to Sabres, 3-2 … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage

'"Maybe we didn't deserve that win the other night, but we wanted to come back here and show them that we have the better team," Briere said. "We did that tonight."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'"There were times when we lost momentum killing penalties," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "After we got through those stretches, I thought we were the more determined team and had the better opportunities. You've got to give their goaltender a lot of credit. He made some key saves on odd number situations."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'The Sabres will not play again until after the trade deadline, which is Thursday at 3 PM. Buffalo hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning later that night at 7 PM.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Bruins Once Again

'For the fourth time this season, the Sabres defeated Boston by a one-goal margin.' … [Read more...] about Undefeated against Beantown