Archives for 2006

'Are they concerned? A bit. Are they worried? Not a bit. Are they motivated? Completely.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show they're human

'So much for a happy 65th birthday for owner Tom Golisano, who before the opening faceoff was serenaded with a rendition of "Happy Birthday" by many in the sellout crowd of 18,690 at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Senators capitalize to slow the Sabres

'“I’m just playing hockey,” Stafford said following Wednesday’s loss. “I feel good. It’s going to take me a few games here to get going, but every game I think I’m getting better and better. They’re teaching me a lot here and making sure I know exactly what I’m doing out there as far as defensively. They just keep telling me … [Read more...] about Despite loss, Stafford’s piece fits the puzzle

'In the seven games prior to Wednesday’s contest, the Drury-Kotalik-Novotny trio combined for two goals, six assists and a collective minus-9. After the team’s first nine games, the line had 15 goals, nine assists and a plus-4.' … [Read more...] about Drury line&#8217s production gone south

Senators up for challenge (Ottawa Citizen) Mlakar shoots down rumour (Ottawa Citizen) Ottawa Senators 4 at Buffalo Sabres 2 (Ottawa Citizen) 'Huge relief' for Sens (Ottawa Sun) Only victories will quell Sens chatter (Ottawa Sun) The Ottawa Bullies? (Toronto Globe and Mail) Photo gallery (Toronto Globe and Mail) The Ottawa Equation (TSN.ca) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Martin Biron loses his first game as his record drops to 6-1-0 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sens Hand Sabres Second Regulation Loss

'"We knew it was going to be tough," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "The schedule was against us and the amount of minutes that we've had to place on some guys was against us. But it doesn't get any easier so we're going to have to keep grinding it out."' … [Read more...] about Senators Skate Away Winners

'The Ottawa Senators took advantage of their solid special teams play and a few lucky bounces to hand the Buffalo Sabres their second regulation loss of the season. The Senators erased a 2-1 Buffalo lead with three unanswered goals in the third period en route to a 4-2 victory at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Poor special teams, bad bounces lead to loss

'Buffalo has been remarkable at coping with adversity but there's no denying that the absence of their starting goalie, best defensive tandem and most dangerous offensive player has caused their engine to idle more often of late.' … [Read more...] about Game # 18: Senators 4, Sabres 2

Gamble named to AHL Hall of Fame (Rochester D&C) Kaleta and Jacina visit South Ave. firefighters (Amerks.com) Three Amerks recalled by Buffalo Sabres today (Amerks.com) Dick Gamble named to AHL Hall of Fame class for 2007 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Biron made 19 saves and lost for the first time in five starts. He foiled breakaway attempts by Alfredsson and Antoine Vermette in the first period, and was helped in the second when Ottawa defenseman Anton Volchenkov's slap shot ricocheted off two Buffalo players before hitting the right post.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 2

'Ottawa used a pair of deflection goals in the third period to erase a one-goal deficit and assume a 3-2 edge.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 2

'Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that three players have been recalled by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Forward Drew Stafford, defenseman Mike Card and goalie Adam Dennis are heading back to Buffalo after returning to Rochester on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Three Amerks recalled by Buffalo Sabres today

'Peters also radically altered his diet, significantly reducing his caloric intake by about one half, and was in bed by about 10:30 each night. All Peters' efforts paid off handsomely. He showed up at training camp this fall at 227 pounds and had reduced his body fat from 13 to 8.6 per cent. The end result is a player who can still hold his own as one of the toughest … [Read more...] about Peters reinvents himself

Max Afinogenov, Ryan Miller, Tony Lydman, Henrik Tallinder, and oh yeah - Tim Connolly. Five key players ? top forwards, defensemen, and the starting goaltender out with injuries. The Sabres record still reads 15-1-1. The reason: depth and organizational vision.' … [Read more...] about Depth Perception Crystal Clear for Sabres