Archives for 2006

'These Sabres have a prime opportunity to leave their own mark and, with only Chris Drury headed for Turin, they should be well-rested for the most promising stretch run of the millennium. The prospect is just one more reason to look forward to the Olympics ending.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hop Olympic break won’t stymie team’s best start in years

'"It is such a huge thing to represent your country with all the other athletes that are there," said Numminen, a native of Tampere, Finland, now in his first season with the Sabres. "The older you get, the older being in the Olympics doesn't get. I know that time is running out on my career. You don't get that many chances in a hockey career to go … [Read more...] about Olympics never get old to Numminen

'"He's a heart-and-soul player," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said. "He's the type of guy you want on your side because he's probably the hardest worker on our team and he's going to be the same way over there."' … [Read more...] about Drury hopes underdog Sabres’ success rubs off on U.S. Team

'IIHF.com: Buffalo's been one of the surprise success stories in the new NHL. How do you explain it? Chris Drury: Simply put, I think we've just been working a little better than we were two years ago. We've paid more attention to detail, and we've been doing the little things that add up to a lot of big things, and winning some games.' … [Read more...] about Dynamic Drury brings drive to Team USA

'"It's north and south pole," Ruff said of shootouts. "When you win you feel great, but when you lose it, it's like you've lost 10 games in a row."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit break with another point

'All four Sabres heading to Turin today can be described as underdogs. That's because none of them play for Canada or the Czech Republic, the clear favorites to mine gold Feb. 26.' … [Read more...] about Olympians don't expect gold rush in Turin

Staal sinks Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Hurricanes enter break on winning note (Durham Herald Sun) Staal slays Sabres in shootout win (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Carolina Coverage

'Eric Staal scored in the sixth round of the shootout after goaltender Martin Gerber stopped Buffalo's Jason Pominville, helping the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Sabres 4-3 Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'Matt Cullen opened the scoring in the second round of the shootout after he beat Miller stick side, but Buffalo tied the contest after Maxim Afinogenov snaked a backhand through Gerber's five hole. Roy gave the Sabres the lead in the fifth round after his backhander beat Gerber top shelf, but Williams followed by beating Miller top shelf off the post to force a sixth round. … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'The shootout was the longest of the season for the Sabres as it went six rounds. Each team scored once in the first three rounds. Derek Roy and Justin Williams then traded goals in the fifth round before Eric Staal scored the game winner to end the sixth.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Knock Down Sabres In Shootout

'"I thought our club did a heck of a job."' … [Read more...] about Sudden death stop Sabres

'It was a gutsy effort from both teams who clearly sent a message to one another.' … [Read more...] about Carolina blitzes Buffalo, wins 4-3 in shootout

'It was really a fantastic game that had a little bit of something for everyone: a lot of hitting, skating, scoring and even a good fight. The Sabres once again proved the sum of the whole is greater than the parts that make them up. The system of trust and hard work prevailed again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid sweep, beat Florida 5-3

Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) Buffalo (36-15-4) at Carolina (38-14-4) (AP) Hurricanes seek league's best record entering Olympic break (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (36-15-4) at Carolina Hurricanes (38-14-4) (The Sports Network) Olympic Sendoff Day to be held February 12 at RBC Center (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 11:45 a.m.)

'When the NHL schedule was released in the fall, it's a safe bet the meeting between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes on the eve of the Olympic break generated zero passion in the hockey community. Surprise, surprise.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes have Carolina all abuzz