Archives for 2006

'Being Brian Campbell today is like living in a fantasy world. He's one of the most popular players on a Buffalo Sabres team that is being embraced by this town like few other teams have. He's one of the most respected voices in a dressing room filled with leaders. His name is among the NHL's best in several categories, playing for a team that is the league's best.' … [Read more...] about Campbell is living the dream

'Taking away the one goal awarded for each shootout victory, the Sabres have scored 97 times. That's an average of 4.41 per game, nearly a full goal higher than second-place Anaheim. The Ducks' 80 goals work out to 3.48 per game. The Sabres have almost 21/2 times the output of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team with the least offensive might. Columbus has 42 goals for a 2.10 … [Read more...] about Nobody even comes close in scoring column

'G Cristobal Huet has won his last four starts, in which he's allowed only seven goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'The Buffalo Sabres coach has not always enjoyed Tucker's alleged tactics, especially last season when he accused the Maple Leaf winger of going after the knee of Jochen Hecht. So, imagine our shock this week when we approached Ruff and asked him who has been the biggest surprise thus far in the young NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Early looks, for just a quarter

'Playing against the NHL's best team is a pretty good litmus test a quarter into the season. "Whether you play them in the first game, the 50th game or the last game of the season, it's always a test when you're playing the best in the league," Canadiens assistant captain Craig Rivet said after practice yesterday at the Bell Centre.' … [Read more...] about Defence is key for Habs

Defence is key for Habs (Montreal Gazette) Montreal (12-5-3) at Buffalo (18-3-1) (AP) High-flying Sabres host Canadiens in Northeast Division clash (Sportsticker) Montreal Canadiens (12-5-3) at Buffalo Sabres (18-3-1) (The Sports Network) Game # 23: Montreal @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) Off to Buffalo (HabsWorld.net) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 5:00 p.m.)

Younger Amerks following veteran Smith (Rochester D&C) Getting to know Sabres prospect Mark Mancari (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Still, the endless whistles were still ringing in the ears of some Maple Leafs as they thought about the game in the dressing room afterwards. McCabe took two penalties, including one in the second period that led to a power-play goal by Briere. "We battled a lot of adversity tonight I can tell you that," the defenceman said afterwards. "If that call on me … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs take 7-4 loss to Buffalo Sabres in stride

'We asked him to make a big commitment in the conditioning part of it that would allow him to play a lot better game," said Ruff. "And you have to give him credit, he came into camp in absolutely fabulous shape. His weight right now is about 20 pounds lighter than he used to be. And he's stronger. So you figure it out," continued Ruff. "You've got more energy, there's less … [Read more...] about Vanek comes back stronger this season after being healthy scratch in playoffs

'As much as conventional wisdom and the Sabres record in '05-'06 with the opening goal (36-5-4) would say otherwise, the team continues to thrive with the jump-start that an early deficit provides them, going an unblemished 9-0-1 this season when yielding the opening goal.' … [Read more...] about Game # 22: Sabres 7, Maple Leafs 4

'"You look at them in the standings, that's a big swing when we're looking at them getting two points closer to us," Ruff said. "But we pushed them two points back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get up to speed

'Left wing Daniel Paille is looking like he might pull a Jason Pominville and force his way into permanence. He had a pair of assists and played almost five minutes on a penalty-killing unit that faced seven Toronto power plays.' … [Read more...] about Depth lifts Sabres to new heights

'"I didn't know what to think, to be honest with you," Ryan said. "The last thing I wanted to do was put my head down and sit. I just wanted to get back out there. I just wanted to get it back."' … [Read more...] about Ryan shakes off misfire in NHL debut

'With the Sabres leading the Maple Leafs 4-2 late in the second period, Ryan, replacing the injured Jochen Hecht in the Buffalo lineup, unintentionally drilled the puck into the corner of the Sabres net while attempting to clear it, bringing the Leafs to within one. "Never ever has that happened to me before," Ryan said. "Not even when I was a … [Read more...] about Miller bails out former AHL roommate

'"I wanted to put it behind me as quick as I could and Lindy (Ruff) put me right back out there," said Ryan, who logged 9:45 of ice time on 12 shifts. "I felt like I was playing well before that, but I made a mistake or got a bad bounce, whatever you want to call it. Thank God Ryan Miller played unbelievable. He's one of my best friends and he just said … [Read more...] about Briere helps resilient Sabres erase deficit, defeat Leafs