Archives for 2006

'"The fans here demand hard work and guys who live and love the game," McKee said. "They're getting that more now."' … [Read more...] about Renewal of the Sabres Has Been a Balm for Buffalo

'The Buffalo Sabres have a total of seven prospects honing their skills in the four major conferences of the NCAA in 2005-06, highlighted by a former first-round pick at forward and a talented crop of freshmen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres NCAA prospects update

'"It's awful," Drury said. "I don't think we were ready for the battle they were going to bring to us. I think we lost that game (Friday). I think guys were psyched out. Guys said, "Oh, it's going to be too hard of a game. I don't want to get hit. I'm not going to sacrifice.' And it showed because they beat us to every … [Read more...] about Drury says Sabres fail to sacrifice

'The game might have been the last for Calgary video goal judge Doug Young, who ruled Regehr scored with his stick even though every replay angle unquestionably showed the defenseman kicked it.' … [Read more...] about Wrong call latest footprint in the annals

'One of the keys to the Buffalo Sabres' early success this season was their balance of solid play at home and on the road. Well, the latter setting has proved troublesome of late, as the Sabres have lost two straight games in Vancouver and Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggling during trek

'The Sabres were largely dominated for the second straight game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres burned 4-1 in Calgary

'The league admitted the error even before the period was over. A Sabres spokesman said NHL Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell had made an apologetic phone call to Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier minutes afterward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres kick up fuss, but Flames get call

'Pyatt has shown flashes of being the power forward some scouts envisioned, but those moments have been uncommon. He had only three goals - all scored on the same night - and four assists in 17 games before his injury. "It's been tough, especially this year when it finally felt like I was starting to play well," said Pyatt, who also missed time with a … [Read more...] about Pyatt hopes to follow Connolly's path

'Tim Connolly may not like to talk about it but his success this season is a great comeback story.' … [Read more...] about Concussed Connolly’s comeback

Flames show steel in foiling Sabres (Calgary Herald) Flames Game Story (Calgary Herald) Flames dull Sabres (Calgary Sun) Concussed Connolly's comeback (Calgary Sun) One special night (Calgary Sun) Game over (Calgary Sun) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Calgary Coverage (Updated 7:00 a.m.)

'"We can't use that as an excuse," Biron said. "We're a much better team than what we showed. That's not the reason why the game went the way it did. We all know that and that's all that's got to be said for that."' … [Read more...] about Calgary 4, Buffalo 1

'"It's a distinct kicking motion," Ruff said. "It was kicked in, and I'm sure we'll get an apology from the league on it."' … [Read more...] about Regehr’s disputed goal earns Flames 4-1 win over Sabres

'"That gave them the lead," he said. "We didn't play well, but it gave them the lead. It changed the composure. I don't understand how a video judge here can make that type of call when it's that distinct."' … [Read more...] about Kiprusoff, Flames cruise to sixth straight home win

'Maxim Afinogenov scored the lone goal for Buffalo, losers of two straight. Martin Biron made 33 saves in defeat.' … [Read more...] about Calgary 4, Buffalo 1

'WGR spoke with the NHL's Vice President of Hockey Operations in Toronto, Mike Murphy, and he said the puck was dropped too quickly following the goal to give the league ample time to review the goal and intervene with the ruling.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Get Kicked Around In Calgary 4-1