Archives for 2006

'Kotalik scored 1:53 into the third period after Rangers defenseman Marek Malik gave up the puck in his own end. Kotalik scooped up the loose puck, wheeled and fired a wrist shot that beat Henrik Lundqvist.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, NY Rangers 1

'While attempting to carry out of the zone, Malik made a pass that deflected off Jason Pominville and directly to Kotalik, who fired a wrist shot from the slot just inside the right goalpost at 1:53 of the third for a 2-1 edge. "I got a great play by Pominville and Al with a great shot," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's played better. At different times, different players … [Read more...] about Kotalik’s goal off turnover leads Sabres to victory

'"(Kasparaitis) just went low. It's a cheap shot," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I'm upset. If you look at it, he went low on (Connolly). ... For us to lose a player like that because he wants to go low and cut his knees out, that's a joke."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly suffers knee injury in win over Rangers

'"You look at that game, we totally dominated the game," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I think we had them for four scoring chances the whole game. If it wasn't for the goaltender the first period, they should have been down 5-0."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, NY Rangers 1

'Tim Connolly was taken down by a Darius Kasparaitis hip check late in the second period, and suffered what is being a called a second degree knee sprain. The team will do further tests to determine the exact extent of the injury, but Lindy Ruff says he will miss 6-8 weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Rangers 2-1; Connolly Out 6-8 Weeks

'Also, Buffalo plays a more high-risk game than many seem to realize. They've been traditionally characterized as a defensive team in recent years, but in fact, as I've said all season, their defense corps is really underrated. They get involved in the play and pinch in probably as much, if not more, than any team in the league. Certain teams don't do quite as much as that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres indeed are power-ful, but they can’t wait for it

'"The way we responded after the Calgary game...that win means a lot to us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to form

'In the third period the Sabres showed why they have won so much this season - they work hard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trap Rangers on Broadway, win 2-1

Thorburn is looking good, on ice and off (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)

'The Sabres could use an offensive spark. They have scored one goal in four of their last eight games. Center Tim Connolly, who is tied with Chris Drury for the team lead with 38 points, has just one goal in his last nine games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate RW Dumont

Amerks play three before AHL All-Star break (Amerks.com) Johner to read to kids at Winton Road library (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

Buffalo (29-15-3) at NY Rangers (28-14-7) (AP) Lundqvist goes for fourth straight win for Rangers (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (29-15-3) at New York Rangers (28-14-7) (The Sports Network) Showdown with Sabres key to conference race (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

'"I looked at the schedule and thought maybe I had a chance to get back five games before the Olympics if I put my mind to it," said Dumont, who credited Sabres strength and conditioning coach Doug McKenney and athletic trainer Tim Macre for the speedy recovery. "I thought, "I'm going to do everything in my power to get back quicker.' "' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for Dumont dividends

'RW Ales Kotalik has one goal in his last 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'To make matters worse, the NHL pays people in Toronto to watch the games on TV and review any controversial goals. Apparently those folks tried to get through to Calgary after Regehr’s goal, but were unable to. Did they lose their number? Was phone service cut off for non-payment?' … [Read more...] about Sorry seems to be the easiest word