Archives for 2006

'"I think they played really well and we didn't play the way we wanted to," Pominville said. "We didn't put pucks on the net. We got oubattled. That's not the way we want to play on the road."' … [Read more...] about Auld backstops Canucks to win over Sabres

'"We played them pretty even for most of the game," said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff. "But our execution was not very good."' … [Read more...] about Vancouver 4, Buffalo 1

'In the third, Vancouver put the game away with three unanswered goals.' … [Read more...] about Auld Stonewalls Sabres; Canucks Win 4-1

'"You have to give them credit. They didn't make a lot of mistakes."' … [Read more...] about Third period proves fatal

Pelletier is an example for Amerks to follow (Rochester D&C) Metcalfe Joins Amerks Hall (RNews.com) Rochester to induct Scott Metcalfe into Hall of Fame (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Coach Lindy Ruff suggested Mair's injury stemmed not from a solitary hit, but an accumulation of blows. Mair's head struck the ice Jan. 5 versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. He got into a fight two nights later against the New Jersey Devils. He left the Coyotes' game after scuffling with Tyson Nash.' … [Read more...] about Mair released from hospital

'Paul Gaustad has been cleared to play and will dress. Jiri Novotny will sit with Gaustad's return.' … [Read more...] about Miller & Gaustad In; Novotny Out, Campbell Sore

'The Sabres' best move - and a luxury they can afford - could be to keep both Miller and Biron, both of whom have carried the team at times, and trade Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Goalie rumors multiply

'"When I was in juniors, after every fight she'd give me tips once we got home," said Gaustad, who played for Portland in the Western Hockey League. "I never used to win many fights, and she would say, "You gotta punch him harder!'' … [Read more...] about Gaustad’s mom may see son in action

'The Sabres haven't won in Vancouver since February 1999.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canucks

'They've done it with the league's eighth-best goaltending tandem (actually, trio), second-best power play and second-best penalty killing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres no longer under the radar

Sabres no longer under the radar (Vancouver Province) Scouting Report (Vancouver Sun) Canucks, Sabres keep goal in mind (CBC Sports) Buffalo (29-13-3) at Vancouver (26-15-5) (AP) Sabres continue road trip at Vancouver (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (29-13-3) at Vancouver Canucks (26-15-5) (The Sports Network) Buffalo at Vancouver (Canucks.com) Interview with Kevin … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Vancouver Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

Metcalfe will enter Amerks' Hall (Rochester D&C) Taylor is Back on Ice (RNews.com) Former Amerks Helping Out (RNews.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“That just means that Randy (Cunneyworth) and Doug (Houda) and the staff down there has done a very good job with them. When they get here they're ready to play and I think they deserve a lot of credit for that,” said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Former Amerks Helping Out

'"Right now, I know the only way I'm going to play is if somebody gets hurt, so it's a little bit boring and not the greatest situation you can have," said Noronen who's 1-2-0 with a 4.26 GAA. "I have nothing against Buffalo. I want to play rather than hanging around the stands or riding a bike. If I can't do it here, hopefully I can do … [Read more...] about Three goalies is one too many