Archives for 2006

'"Being sent down and having to clear waivers was really disappointing," Pominville said. "But I knew I could play once I was given a shot. The Sabres drafted me for my offence (in the second round in 2001) and so far it has been going well."' … [Read more...] about Hard at work

'And then there's Andrew Peters, who mocked the Leafs with a golf-swing in Toronto's penultimate match before its season ended without a trip to the playoffs. "The only loser in that incident was me," Peters said. "It's lone gone. I played against them in the exhibition and nobody said anything. I think they know I apologized. It was stupid on my part and it did not show much … [Read more...] about Sabres wary of Tucker

'"I've pretty much been long removed (from the Sabres)," said Peca, who lives in the suburbs outside of Buffalo. "The good thing for me is to see friends and family in town."' … [Read more...] about Peca no stranger to Buffalo

'"We know about Buffalo, so this is a big test to show how good a team we are," Peca said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo a graveyard for Leafs

'"We've had a great number of Leaf fans in here in the past, but we'll outnumber them this time around," coach Lindy Ruff said yesterday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s arena no longer a haven for Leaf fans

'A great deal of praise has been directed at Ruff, who embraced the new standard of officiating and preached the speed game right off the bat. "We have to give Lindy a lot of credit for his coaching," Brière said. "I think it was unfair that he was labelled a defensive coach. He has always encouraged us to be creative in the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about BriEere finally enjoying the good times

'Financially cornered, John Muckler was forced to make the 1995 deal which delivered Alexander Mogilny to Vancouver for a 20-year-old Peca, Mike Wilson and a first round draft choice. Through development and a trade, the draft and Wilson became Jay McKee and Rhett Warrener, defence partners on the Cup finalists. Financially cornered, Darcy Regier was forced to make the 2001 … [Read more...] about Peca was a fitting symbol for Buffalo

'"We all care about each other, so we go out and play good hockey," said Miller, who was named the NHL's first star for the month of October. "Our system is totally based on interacting as a team. Our defence and forwards are involved, I need to be involved -- it has to be everybody."' … [Read more...] about The way of the Buffalo

Leafs Game Day (National Post) Toronto (7-5-3) at Buffalo (11-0-1) (AP) Sabres look to keep rolling against rival Maple Leafs (Sportsticker) Toronto Maple Leafs (7-5-3) at Buffalo Sabres (11-0-1) (The Sports Network) Game # 13: Toronto @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 2:00 p.m.)

Ryan delights family with two goals, assist in Amerks victory (Rochester D&C) Falcons rally, but fall short (Springfield Republican) Rochester 5, Springfield 4 (AP) Amerks Fly Past Falcons (RNews.com) Amerks hang on to beat Springfield, 5-4 (Amerks.com) Amerks' reading power play kicks off Monday (Amerks.com) Falcons edged by Amerks, 5-4 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Only 12 games into the season, the Sabres are in astonishingly good shape in the standings. The Thrashers are closest, four points behind, but with 23 points, the Sabres already have a nine-point cushion in the race to make the Eastern Conference playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Inside shots

'The Sabres have nine victories in their last 10 games against the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Notes, quotes

'From time to time, people remind LaFontaine how much his good works have impacted them. Last March, just hours after the Sabres retired his jersey No. 16, he went out to celebrate with friends and family close to HSBC Arena. A man he didn't know offered to buy LaFontaine a drink and told him he'd been a patient at Children's Hospital in Buffalo when LaFontaine bought a box in … [Read more...] about LaFontaine is charity’s Iron Man

'Team apparel and merchandise, after a uniform change, have become quick buys on the league's Web site, nhl.com, led this past week by demand for Miller's no. 30 jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres help pace NHL on ice and off

'If you went to bed Thursday night before the end of the Buffalo Sabres' game against the Boston Bruins, there's a good chance you're about to spit your morning coffee all over this newspaper.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find a way to win again