Archives for 2006

'"I hadn't played in a while, and getting down, 2-0, is not a very good way to start, but I didn't stress too much about it," Biron said. "I knew we had something inside of us."' … [Read more...] about Many happy returns

'Biron has more value and therefore gives Buffalo a higher return in the trade market. Plus, he's older and more expensive. Better? Yes, but $1.4 million better? No, not when Ryan Miller is going to play 60-plus games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should swing for the fences and trade Biron

Bruins lose ground (Boston Globe) Raycroft gets increase in workload (Boston Globe) Bruins lose an edge, slip on Garden ice (Boston Herald) Raycroft effort earns second start (Boston Herald) Buffalo's Biron baffles Bruins (Providence Journal) Confidence the key to improved play of blue-liner Jurcina (Providence Journal) Bruins get cut down by Sabres (Worcester Telegram … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'"I can play whenever they want me to play. I told them that. I'm well rested," Biron said jokingly. "I looked up with about 5 minutes left and saw 38, 39 shots and had to blink for a second to make sure which side it was."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'Buffalo is 4-0-2 in its last five meetings against Boston, including a 4-0-0 mark this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'Having not played since January 21st, Marty Biron showed no signs of rust on Saturday as the Sabres beat the Bruins 3-2. Biron matched a season-high with 40 saves and helped Buffalo steal two points from its Northeast rival.' … [Read more...] about Biron Steals The Show; Sabres Edge Bruins

'"I don't think we really deserved that game but you've got to give credit to Marty stepping up the way he did tonight."' … [Read more...] about Biron makes impressive return

Amerks drop 3rd straight on the road (Rochester D&C) Barney, Tibbetts score late for win (Chicago Tribune) Wolves laugh last in seesaw affair (Chicago Sun Times) Barney has final say in Wolves victory (Tinley Park Daily Southtown) Chicago Checks Rochester (RNews.com) Wolves Outlast Americans, 6-4 (ChicagoWolves.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'I also have to mention the Sabres’ defense was just stellar last night. It seemed like anytime there was a rebound the Sabres were on the puck to clear it.' … [Read more...] about LalalalalalalaalalaFontaine!

'"As much as we know what he has done off the ice for various charities, including Children's Hospital, he's done at least as many things that we don't know about," said Jeanneret, who repeated his trademark call of "La-la-la-la-la-Fontaine" as the banner with LaFontaine's name and number were raised above the ice. "He never … [Read more...] about New York Legend Is Honored, in Buffalo

'Season Series: Sabres lead, 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'"Our game was back where we needed it." said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "We really skated well. They had trouble with our speed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Leafs in slumber

'"Anytime you leave a place you love or things happen, it doesn't always work out right off the bat," LaFontaine said, "and then you have a chance to look back and reflect on how special it really was. I think [managing partner] Larry [Quinn] coming back and having the connection with [my friend] John Luther and realizing that, "You know what? This … [Read more...] about LaFontaine emotions flow freely

'"It's spectacular to see this building this filled, this alive, this energized," he said. "This is what I've always known hockey in Buffalo to be."' … [Read more...] about Bettman basks in limelight of new NHL

'Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret, who emceed the pre-game ceremony that delayed the start until 8:26, gave LaFontaine one last "La-la-la-la-la-laFontaine" call as a send-off.' … [Read more...] about Big honour for La-la-la-Fontaine