Archives for 2006

'"I was just screening the goalie," said Vanek. "Kotalik's shot hit a stick and bounced to me. I just pulled it to the middle and shot."' … [Read more...] about Vanek Rewarded For His Efforts

After the Panthers scored twice in the final nine minutes of regulation time to tie the game at 4, Joe Nieuwendyk and Steve Montador beating Martin Biron, who started for an injured Ryan Miller, Vanek won the game 19 seconds into overtime. … [Read more...] about Sabres, Vanek find their second wind to beat Panthers

Ryan Miller, Brian Campbell, Henrik Tallinder, Maxim Afinogenov, Daniel Briere and Chris Drury are all on the ballot for Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Five Sabres highlight NHL All-Star Ballot

'So far, the Sabres have captured nearly half of their league-leading 13 wins by coming from behind, staring down the conventional wisdom of avoiding deficits. The manner they've been able to consistently do so often borders on the magical to sublime, seemingly becoming a formula that works every time. Now heading into Philadelphia, against the NHL's doormats at the moment and … [Read more...] about Game # 15: Sabres 5, Panthers 4 (OT)

Paille provides spark for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Miller's injury prompts Sabres to call up Dennis (Rochester D&C) Amerks add to B-Sens' struggles (Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin) Americans 4, Senators 2 (AP) Homestand Begins With Win (RNews.com) Amerks win fourth straight, down Binghamton (Amerks.com) B-Sens fall to Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I thought both players played very well for us, but Drew currently has a little more finish," said Ruff of Stafford and Paille. "Looking at that line with Roy and Vanek, we're looking for a guy that can help set up plays and also help finish."' … [Read more...] about Stafford Returns To Sabres Roster

'"That's the point of having Marty here," said Ruff. "These types of things pop-up and Marty is more than capable of playing some great hockey for us."' … [Read more...] about Injury Puts Biron In Net

'"We don't expect it to be too long," Ruff said following Friday's morning skate. "It's something that flared up on him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller out with muscle strain

'Miller wasn't on the ice for the morning skate, which was not optional. He suffered the muscle strain during a work out.' … [Read more...] about Biron To Start Against Panthers; Stafford Up

'"The odds against him probably were fairly large on making it," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "But he's overcome that just by hard work."' … [Read more...] about Oh brother! Gaustad earns ice time

'"He's feeling better," Ruff said after Thursday's practice. "Hopefully he just keeps progressing. We're still hopeful it's in that 10- to 14-day range."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov is making progress

'C Chris Gratton is on pace to finish the season with 20 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

'The problem with the Sabres at the moment is that the injuries have started to reer their ugly head, and all teams have to deal with them, some more than others. Buffalo can certainly attest to that with last year in the playoffs when their defensmen went down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dealing with injuries

'"He had a great understanding of the game," said Sutter, the former Panthers coach who now is director of player development. "Then when he came to the NHL, he played under two of the best in Scotty Bowman and Roger Neilson. There was never a doubt in my mind he had the qualifications."' … [Read more...] about Ruff's leadership has Sabres flying

'Golisano's first move was to bring back the team's former president, Lawrence Quinn, as managing partner. Known as arrogant and divisive, Quinn was an unpopular choice among some fans, but Golisano didn't care: Quinn knew how to knock heads and cut costs. Out went 118 front office jobs. "There were too many people not doing much of anything and getting paid for it," says … [Read more...] about Sharp Sabres