Archives for 2006

'Well, Briere hasn't played like a star. He has played like a superstar, like one of the NHL's elite performers. Through the first quarter of the season, in fact, you could make a strong case for Briere as the leading candidate for the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player. Only one Sabre - Dominik Hasek - has ever won the Hart.' … [Read more...] about Briere's a bargain at this pace

'"Max has been skating and feels a lot better," Ruff said. "There's a possibility in Max's case he could play. The doctor has cleared him, and depending on how he feels . . . There's still going to be soreness, but he's going to have to play through that."' … [Read more...] about Max may come off cluttered injured list

'Sabres have outshot opponent only seven times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins

'"I think the media concentrated more on Kurri and Tikkanen and those guys," Salo said. "Teppo's name was up there but he wasn't in the media as much. I played with him in two Olympics and one World Cup and what a player he is. He is really smart, he shows up in good condition every year and he's resilient."' … [Read more...] about Teppo tops them all

'If the Penguins could find a magic mirror, one that let them see themselves three or four or five years in the future, they might gaze at an image that looks something like the current Buffalo Sabres. If they're lucky, anyway.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, the team the Penguins would like to be in the future

'Thorburn wants to show the Sabres that they should have thought twice before letting him go. "Definitely, that's in the back of my mind," he said. "But I have to play within the system. I can't let my emotions get the best of me. The sweetest revenge would be for us to come out with a victory."' … [Read more...] about Pens' Thorburn familiar with next foe

"Buffalo was completely honest with me. They told me they weren't sure how things were going to work out, and I came here ready to play for Rochester. I can't really be upset with that. They were truthful," Paille said. … [Read more...] about Waiting his turn

Sabres, the team the Penguins would like to be in the future (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Therrien pleased by Malkin ruling (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Pens' Thorburn familiar with next foe (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins notebook (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pittsburgh (8-6-2) at Buffalo (15-2-1) (AP) Sabres in rare position … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

Amerks defenseman Lojek playing with fire (Rochester D&C) Adam Berkhoel reassigned to Dayton by Buffalo (Amerks.com) Former Amerk George Gardner passes away (Amerks.com) Amerks continue hot streak with two more wins (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“You don’t have as much energy as you need,” Ruff said of the injuries juggling the lineup. “Our turnovers go up because you can’t get your feet going. It affects our special teams.”' … [Read more...] about A slip for the Sabres

'Coach Lindy Ruff on Thursday said Afinogenov is still experiencing some soreness but termed the player's return against the Penguins a possibility after he took part in a full team practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Afinogenov cleared to play

'The newest addition to the lineup of the Akron-based company features thick fudge, fudge-coated cone pieces and chopped peanuts packaged in a container decorated with the National Hockey League club's colors and team logo. The name is a take-off on a catch-phrase used by Sabres' broadcaster Rick Jeanneret in reference to player scoring into the top of the … [Read more...] about Perry's intros ice cream dedicated to Sabres

'A second regulation defeat in 18 games is no reason to panic. But what has some key Sabres on edge is their inability to make the first power-play unit work, especially at a time when they're playing 10 games in 17 nights and teammates are on the shelf with injuries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overpowered

'"If it were a different circumstance I'd want to be back in the lineup, but I know I don't want this to go the whole season," Miller said. "I don't want this to be something that pops up and creeps in and it's a situation where, "Another week off and see how it feels,' then, "Two weeks off and see how it feels.' I … [Read more...] about Miller takes a step toward returning

'All 482 seats at Chef's have someone sitting in them at least once, before every home game, said Paveljack, and it's all thanks to the sold-out Sabres. "Even the personality and the mood, everyone coming in is really happy, everyone has got jerseys on, and smiling and a rush, they're in a hurry, they want to eat their pasta and go to the game right … [Read more...] about Sold-out Sabres games equals big business