Archives for 2006

'The Sabres are 2-2 on their season-long, six-game homestand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Coyotes

'“We really didn't even have him on the radar” when training camp began, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says. “It wasn't even his offense that opened our eyes. It was his competitive nature. It was his willingness to compete: be hit, get hit and block shots. Those things are what really got noticed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres are sharper, thanks to Connolly

'Novotny joined the Sabres Saturday morning and had expected to take Drury's place in the lineup. But Toni Lydman's illness created a more pressing need on defense, so Novotny was sent back to the Amerks and defenseman Nathan Paetsch was promoted.' … [Read more...] about Recalled Novotny close to making debut with Sabres

Recalled Novotny close to making debut with Sabres (Rochester D&C) Jiri Novotny recalled by Buffalo Sabres (Amerks.com) McMorrow to read at Penfield Library tonight (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The game is a radio only broadcast.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad Doesn’t Have Concussion, Novotny Called Up

'Novotny is expected to make his NHL debut in Buffalo's game against Phoenix on Thursday, filling in for rookie Paul Gaustad, who's out with a head injury. Coach Lindy Ruff said Gaustad is feeling better after experiencing headaches this week, but added the center could also miss the Sabres game against Los Angeles on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up C Novotny

'Novotny is currently third on the Amerks with 27 points (10+17) in 36 games. He is in his fourth season with Rochester and has played in 188 American Hockey League games. He could make his NHL debut this week. Last season, the native of Pelhrimov, Czech Republic, set career-highs in games played (61), goals (5), assists (20) and points (25). The 22 year old was the … [Read more...] about Jiri Novotny recalled by Buffalo Sabres

'"You had to love his intensity for the game. He was an acrobat, the way he played in goal. He had tremendous reflexes and I remember the way he used to grab the crossbar to pull himself up after he had made a big save. He brought a lot of leadership and motivation to the Sabres as well. And he kept young defensemen like myself, Jimmy and Lee Fogolin loose on the ice. … [Read more...] about Crozier's netminding carried early Sabres

Paetsch to read at Mendon Library tonight (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Your favorite thing about Buffalo unrelated to hockey?" Hecht: "The snow. You get a lot of snow. It's white and stays white. I like that."' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Jochen Hecht

'Without going into detail, coach Lindy Ruff said Gaustad was still not feeling well and might have a slight concussion after being checked into the boards late in third period of Buffalo's 3-2 loss to New Jersey on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad added to Sabres’ mounting injury list

'"Obviously, I want to be in that situation where the coach will put me out there when we need a goal," Vanek says. "I still have a lot of development to do, but I think I can fill that role. "I'm getting better on my defensive game as well. I like to finish off plays, although I can be more of a playmaker as well. "I consider myself a goal … [Read more...] about Sabres' sniper on target

'What the Sabres have always had though, is a work ethic that would make a stevedore throw up. Lindy Ruff -- with the longest tenure of any current NHL coach and 11th longest in all of pro sport -- is still handling this team for that very reason. He gets a ton of mileage out of a small tank of gas. But, man, those Sabres know how to work an accelerator.' (Submitted … [Read more...] about Teams getting the horns from Buffalo

'The season ends with a brutal flourish of 26 games over 49 days, not exactly what the doctor ordered for Briere and Dumont, both of whom are healing from sports hernias. Sixteen of Buffalo's final games will be against Northeast Division foes. To avoid a collapse, the Sabres must carry over their first-half play, which was rooted in strong skating, leadership, discipline, … [Read more...] about Sabres host surprise party

'"The Sabres have always been there for us as athletes," said Norm Page, president of the organization. "It means the world to our kids to have them as mentors and to look up to them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres extending their embrace