Archives for 2006

Cunneyworth, Krog and Darche revel in early-season AHL success (CP) Amerks off to best start in history after 13 games (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'It's been the same story for these guys, and it's been that way since last season. But it never seems to get old. The Sabres get themselves into a jam and simply turn things up a notch or three...'. … [Read more...] about Another one for the road

'Ryan Miller did not participate in the morning skate Monday, marking the fourth consecutive day he's been kept off the ice since suffering a strained muscle between his abdomen and groin. The Sabres don't believe it's a sports hernia, which forced Daniel Briere and J.P. Dumont to the sidelines for extended periods last season. The Sabres wanted to be cautious with Miller, … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams in trade rumors

Carolina frustrated once again (Raleigh News and Observer) Brooks finally makes Hall (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes rattled by Sabres (Durham Herald Sun) Sabres win a wild one at RBC Center (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage

'With a 7-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night, the Buffalo Sabres tied a team record set by the 83-84 Sabres by winning their tenth road game in a row.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win Tenth Road Game 7-4 Over Carolina

'"You can expect that from Carolina," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "We had them down but we counted on them coming out hard [in the second period]. First 10 minutes of the second period, they took it to us really well, and they had us on the ropes a little bit. I fully expected this to be a tough one, and although we had a tremendous jump in the first period, you just … [Read more...] about Continuing to torment the Canes

Just 46 seconds after squandering a 3-0 lead, Adam Mair scored his first goal of the season to put the Sabres up 4-3. The Sabres wouldn't look back as Buffalo lit Carolina goaltender Cam Ward up for two more goals before adding an empty netter to secure their 15th victory of the season. … [Read more...] about Buffalo denies Carolina’s comeback attempt

'The superlative effort after twenty minutes didn't make life easy though as the champion Hurricanes took a page out Buffalo's playbook by rallying to tie the game, only to see the offensive muscles of the Sabres' attack squash them in the end as they have so many other opponents this season.' … [Read more...] about Game # 17: Sabres 7, Hurricanes 4

'After losing to the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals last season, Buffalo has beaten Carolina all three times they've played this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Carolina 4

'Buffalo has won 10 straight road games to start the season, tying the team record for a single-season set from December 10, 1983 to January 23, 1984. Counting last season, the team has won 14 consecutive road games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Carolina 4

'Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff appreciates having a player like Numminen on the blue line. “We look to Teppo for a lot of things,” Ruff said. “He is steady back on defense. He can kill penalties and quarterback the power play if needed. It just seems as if he’s in the right place at the right time all the time.”' … [Read more...] about Numminen a model of consistency, class

'According to Forbes, the Sabres generated $70 million in revenues last season and posted operating income of $4.6 million, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The average operating profit of an NHL club was placed at $4.2 million. Last season, the Sabres had player costs of $34 million, adding in benefits and bonuses. This season, payroll has … [Read more...] about Sabres climb on Forbes valuation list

'The more you hear, the more it seems his ascension to the Sabres was part of a continuous work in progress, a natural progression to the NHL. Professional hockey was always the plan, ever since he started skating at age, gasp, 21 months. Maybe that's why he looks like he's been with the Sabres for three years rather than three games. He certainly belongs.' … [Read more...] about Hockey’s in his blood, ice in his veins

'All told, nine different players have scored winners this season for the Sabres. Briere has three, including two in the past three games. "The fun thing is that it's not always the same guy," Briere said. "It's always a different guy that finds a way to put the final touch or get us back in the game. I think confidence has a lot to do with it."' … [Read more...] about Road streak gains glitter as wins pile up

'G Martin Biron has won all five of his games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes