Archives for 2006

'Overall - B+. One player goes down, cools off, another steps up his play. That’s the story of the forwards. They are a gritty bunch playing largely to their abilities and completely buying into Lindy Ruff’s system.' … [Read more...] about Sabres third term player grades

'Being a French guy the first guys I went to is J.P. (Dumont), Danny (Briere) and Marty (Biron). When I was first called up and I didn't know the guys so it was a period of adjustment but being here for a little while and able to help the club, the guys have been awesome and have helped me a lot and made me feel like a part of this team.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville Q&A

Amerks search for answers (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Buffalo is definitely a place where I had great memories," he said. "I like the people there, and they left a mark."' … [Read more...] about WNY values resonate with Krupp

Cherry an easy pick as all-time Amerk (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Miller, an East Lansing native and two-time All-American at Michigan State University, is playing the best of any American goaltender in the National Hockey League. But he isn't in Turin, Italy, because he was healing from a thumb injury when the team was picked.' … [Read more...] about Ex-MSU goaltender disappointed about missing Olympics

'Miller was sidelined for six weeks early in the season with a thumb injury. USA Hockey left him off the roster when it was announced in late December. Big mistake.' … [Read more...] about USA Hockey shoots wide of net

Slide reaches 4 games for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Metcalfe humbled to be Amerks Hall of Famer (Rochester D&C) Barons break winless skid (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Cleveland 4, Rochester 2 (AP) Amerks Lose Weekend (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Cleveland; Barons end 13-game skid (Amerks.com) Fans name starting lineup for Amerks' All-Time Team (Amerks.com) Barons Stomp On … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 6:00 a.m.)

Amerks' rally falls short in Toronto (Rochester D&C) Toronto 4, Rochester 3 (AP) Bell's power-play goal earns Marlies 4-3 victory over Americans (CP) Toronto Edges Rochester (RNews.com) Amerks drop second straight in Toronto (Amerks.com) Marlies Topple Americans At Ricoh (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Who's one teammate that you would not want to trade spaces with?" Noronen: "I think Petey (Andrew Peters). Twenty four hours with him is too much."' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Mikka Noronen

'Kotalik, who is a rookie to the international stage, leads the Sabres in goals, power play goals, points and shots.' … [Read more...] about Kotalik heads to Torino

'"Teppo leads our team with 30 assists and takes a terrible beatings from his teammates for not yet scoring a goal."' … [Read more...] about Numminen ends drought

'The Czech Republic currently stands with a 1-1 record after defeating Germany and falling to the Swiss team Thursday 3-2. Still a favorite for a medal, the Czech team now looks to the meeting against the undefeated Finland squad on Saturday. Finland has outscored its opponents 11-0 in two games.' … [Read more...] about Kotalik named to Czech Republic Olympic team

Amerks stumble in a shootout (Rochester D&C) B-Sens bounce back by winning shootout (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Binghamton 5, Rochester 4, SO (AP) Amerks Lose in Shootout (RNews.com) Amerks lose to Senators in Friday night shootout (Amerks.com) Kotalik named to Czech Republic Olympic team (Amerks.com) Sens rally for 5-4 shootout win in Rochester … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I don't know how he does it," says smiling Sabres goaltender Marty Biron. "All I know is that there isn't another guy I would want in my end of the rink to clear the puck for me with that backhand. He does it so calmly too. He's done it during games. The amazing part is how accurate he is with it. Toni can be on either side of the rink and … [Read more...] about No backhanded compliments for Lydman