Archives for 2006

'Afinogenov missed five games after injuring his shoulder Nov. 4 against Toronto, and was the team's leading scorer when he went down. "The first couple of shifts I was careful because I wanted to see how I felt," he said. "When I got a couple of hits, I knew it was good and I could just relax and play my game. I wanted to come back and help the team, and I think that's what I … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 2

'"To get Max (Afinogenov) back was a big plus, he was our leading scorer when he went out of the lineup," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "Max gave us instant energy. Scored the goal on the (power play) and made several other very good plays in the game."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 2

'Nine minutes into the third, Adam Mair would get charged for a double minor for charging and roughing and would be on the penalty kill for four minutes. The Sabres would kill off the penalties, preserving their two goal lead. Pittsburgh would do their best to get back in it as Sydney Crosby would score his second on the night with one minute left in regulation, but Ales … [Read more...] about Sabres Bounce Back; Beat Pens 4-2

'It took just six minutes and one power play for Buffalo and the Pittsburgh Penquins to know that the Russian had returned.' … [Read more...] about Max Is Back, Sabres Win 4-2

'The penalty killers held Pittsburgh to just four shots, and no goals, on six power-play tries, including a lengthy two-man advantage in the first period and a double minor in the third. And the power play clicked for two goals on four attempts.' … [Read more...] about Special teams, Biron lead the way over Pittsburgh

'Whenever the pesky Penguins reached for some momentum, they were met with clutch goaltending by Buffalo back-up Martin Biron and an "in-your-face" crew of Sabres, all too eager to physically pound the visitors into submission at every opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Game # 19: Sabres 4, Penguins 2

Kreps nets OT winner for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Funk called up; Card sent down (Rochester D&C) Hard-earned point (Winnipeg Sun) Goalie finally getting pads dirty with Moose (Winnipeg Sun) Moose tracks (Winnipeg Sun) Rochester 4, Manitoba 3 (AP) Amerks Win Sixth Straight (RNews.com) Amerks extend win-streak to six with 4-3 OT win (Amerks.com) Moose lose in OT … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I think you hit it on the way they are," said defenseman Brian Campbell. "Danny's pretty fiery. He can get pretty mad. Chris can be a little more even keel. It forms well. They feed off each other."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Drury, Briere perfect fit in co-captaining NHL's top team

'Ryan Miller will go through an extensive workout today and if all goes well he could back-up Martin Biron in net tonight. If he is unable to go, the Sabres will call up Adam Dennis from Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Max Is Back – Roy Is Out

'"I'm frustrated, but it's something we haven't used as an excuse, and we're not going to use as an excuse," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after the team's morning skate Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Roy out with hand injury

'"I just need time to heal," said Afinogenov. "Hopefully I can jump in right away and play the way I did before. With missing games, it's probably going to be a little tough but I'm ready for that. It's the whole reason why you practice."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov Close To Returning

'"It's weird," said Campbell when asked about the nomination. "It's a nice feeling and a nice honor, but I'm kind of like, 'wow.' I just don't see myself in that category."' … [Read more...] about Campbell Wowed By Nomination

'The Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame announced today they will be inducting Phil Housley in a pre-game ceremony on February 7, 2007, prior to the game against Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Housley Headed For The Hall

California natives Andrew Dimento and Daniel Tsunekawa are on a quest to see all 30 NHL arenas in a two and a half month span. … [Read more...] about A Different Kind of Road Warriors

'"You've got to look outside the bubble, and outside the bubble leads are changing," Ruff said. "If you spend enough time watching games, it's not a lock anymore [with a late lead]. You don't hold leads."' … [Read more...] about Sabres doing things the hard way