Archives for 2006

'The veteran Sabres defenseman owns Montreal Sports, a hockey equipment company that specializes in goalie sticks.' … [Read more...] about Numminen sticks it to teammates

'The technology makes it easy for anyone to create a podcast, which means there is a lot more chaff than wheat out there. But there are professionally produced versions that are well worth a listen, including the Sabres' own official podcast, "The Morning Skate."' … [Read more...] about Steady diet of podcasts, blogs feeds hockey fever

'“It’s been more than that,” Paille said when asked if making the NHL was indeed all it was cracked up to be. “I’ve always dreamed of playing in the NHL. Now that I’m at that point, my goal is to maintain it as long as I can and try and do what I can control.”' … [Read more...] about Paille coming on strong

'Biron has been linked to the Canucks almost since the day Dan Cloutier's season-ending knee surgery was announced Dec. 13. At the time, he was in the midst of a sublime 13-game win streak and the Sabres could not even contemplate moving him. Now that Miller is back from his broken thumb and playing extremely well, speculation is again mounting that Buffalo GM Darcy Regier will … [Read more...] about Net Wealth

'Some noise was made by Oilers fans before the game about their desire to see Martin Biron play for the Oilers. Well I’d like to encourage Darcy Regier to pull the trigger on Biron quickly. Miller’s the real deal Darcy. You’ve look both ways nine thousand times, it’s time to cross the street.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take down Oilers 3-1

'The author is pro-Buffalo, pro-Sabres, pro-Knox group, a man who spills his blue and gold blood all over these pages. He takes the reader into the board rooms, into the locker rooms, into negotiations, everywhere but in the faceoff circles and the corners of the rink. This is the definitive history - or at least one version - of the first 35 years of the Sabres' … [Read more...] about Swados gives an off-ice edge to Sabres' history

'"We've been a team that's able to come out on top in close games," Connolly said. "We've always been able to get that clutch goal when we need it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike oil in third period

'Ruff was asked if Mair's season could be over. "You have that fear any time when you get into a week away and he's doing worse," Ruff said. "I don't know if it's season-ending, but it will be a long period of time."' … [Read more...] about Ruff concerned as Mair hospitalized

'The first-round pick from 1997 wishes Buffalo the best, but he isn't getting a sniff behind the big two and figures a change of scenery would be best for everyone. "I guess (three goalies) has been working pretty good because we've been winning games," said the 26-year-old Finn. "But from my part it's really a bad situation. I've been … [Read more...] about First-rounder Noronen is third guy out

'"It's been tough to get all three guys involved,'' lamented Ruff, who won't get any sympathy in this town. "I don't know if any coach relishes the fact he has three goaltenders, and I don't think any goaltender, especially in Mika's case, would want to be there the whole year and not play.''' … [Read more...] about A pleasant problem

Feisty Oilers pay for penalties (Edmonton Journal) Dance of the Sabres goalies (Edmonton Journal) Oil Spills (Edmonton Journal) Oilers caught short (handed) (Edmonton Sun) Oil need goalie NOW! (Edmonton Sun) He's back on bench (Edmonton Sun) A pleasant problem (Edmonton Sun) First-rounder Noronen is third guy out (Edmonton Sun) Game review (Edmonton Sun) Oilers downed … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage (updated 9:00 a.m.)

'"Everybody was waiting to see how we would react after the big win at home," Numminen said. "This was huge for us."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Edmonton 1

'"Miller made the key saves when we needed him," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "That's all you can ask of him."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov scores winner in third as Sabres beat Oilers 3-1

'"It was a total opposite from the game against L.A.," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We knew what to expect, that they would come at us with their speed, and I thought we played a very solid defensive game."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov, Miller get Sabres’ road trip off to good start

'"Maxim is such a dangerous player with the puck, he draws players to him, especially after scoring a goal like that," said Roy. "I look for that, you seem to get a little more space when Maxim has the puck, so it's my job to get to an open spot, because he usually finds a way to get the puck to you. He made a great pass and all I had to do was hit the net."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Edmonton 1