Archives for 2006

'"The next 10 days I've been really looking forward to and hopefully this thing is going to be over at that time and they're going to do some kind of move, either me or somebody else," Noronen said. "That's what I'm hoping for. We'll see what they're going to do."' … [Read more...] about Noronen pines to get off Sabres' bench

Slumping Amerks need wins (Rochester D&C) Amerks' 50th not much to celebrate (Rochester D&C) Amerks head out west in search of wins (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

"Today's practice was real sharp," said Ruff. "Trying to practice with less than three lines that can go full bore makes it tough on your team." … [Read more...] about Sabres Regroup After Break

"To see what Mr. Golisano did (at the Hockey Legends dinner) for the foundation, the children of Buffalo and this community... I was overwhelmed," stated LaFontaine. … [Read more...] about A Lasting Contribution

'"It's always tough," Numminen said. "When you retire from the national team, it's always sad. I'm trying to keep cool."' … [Read more...] about Another chance passes by Numminen

Taylor's return can't help Amerks snap their skid (Rochester D&C) Bulldogs beat Amerks to inch closer (Hamilton Spectator) Hamilton 6, Rochester 4 (AP) Pouliot's goal late in third leads Bulldogs past Americans 6-4 (CP) Amerks Lose Seventh Straight (RNews.com) Amerks fall 6-4 to 'Dogs; Taylor returns to lineup (Amerks.com) Bulldogs win fourth straight … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I'm more excited than I was at the beginning of the season and after the lockout," Briere said. "We're going down the stretch. There's only a month and a half left in the regular season, and we're two points away from Ottawa. Nobody in the world thought we could be even close to them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hankering for hockey

Amerks lose their 6th straight (Rochester D&C) Moss, Knights edge Rochester (Omaha World Herald) Omaha 3, Rochester 2 (AP) Amerks Drop Sixth Straight (RNews.com) Amerks lose to Omaha; fall 8 points behind Toronto (Amerks.com) Knights Sneak Past Americans, 3-2 (OmahaAkSarBenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

Losing streak haunts Amerks on home ice (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'HF: Any contact with Sabres since training camp? MC: Well, not much throughout the season so far. When I was down there I got to go the main camp and it was a good experience for sure. I got to talk to quite a few of the guys and the coaches. They gave me a few things to work on. I’ve spoken to the trainer a couple of times about a bit of a shoulder injury, but … [Read more...] about Q&A with Mike Card

'"I've been hoping every day when I wake up that something's going to happen," Noronen said this week as the Sabres resumed practice following a 10-day Olympic break. "But nothing has happened and now it's two weeks left and I'm still hoping that something will happen. Hopefully, they move me somewhere or somebody else."' … [Read more...] about Noronen hopes Sabres solve goalie glut by trade deadline

'Most Valuable Player: It has to be goaltender Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Olympic break report

Slumping Amerks lose fifth straight (Rochester D&C) Grand Rapids 4, Rochester 0 (AP) Amerks Drop 5th Straight (RNews.com) Amerks fall 4-0 to Griffins as streak hits five games (Amerks.com) Breaking away (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'But the Sabres could use all the extra help they can get as they wrap up their schedule playing 26 games in 49 days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres getting healthy during Olympic break

'With all that said, I wouldn’t be overly surprised if Sabres GM Darcy Regier brought in a defensive defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can take it easy with the trades