Archives for 2006

'General Manager Darcy Regier has been painstakingly calculated when it comes to other players, comparing the worth of J.P. Dumont, Taylor Pyatt and others before letting them hit the open market. In Connolly, however, he’s made one of his biggest gaffes.' … [Read more...] about Move with Connolly makes signing more dubious

'As you might expect with the best opening month in franchise history, the awards keep streaming in for the Sabres, who play at Boston tonight.' … [Read more...] about Miller adds to Sabres’ award collection

'If Buffalo has any weaknesses, it may be overconfidence.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still smiling despite end to record-tying streak

'Miller understands Biron's desire to see more action but he hopes that his close friend considers what he might be leaving behind before again asking to be dealt. "I think that he's in a situation where this summer he just kind of took time to voice his opinion, and you can respect that as a player," said Miller, who is earning $2 million this year. "But I think he knows the … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller happy to have Martin Biron as his backup

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) B’s take another shot (Boston Herald) Scouting report: Sabres at Bruins (Boston Herald) Sabres to test Bruins' mettle (Metro West Daily News) Sabres will test Bruins (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Buffalo (10-0-1) at Boston (3-5-1) (AP) Sabres face Bruins in first game after initial loss (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (10-0-1) at … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

Smith earns CCM/AHL Milestone of the month (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

When you're on a streak, everything is better; the flights are shorter, the food tastes better, it's just fun every day. I love seeing how hungry the guys are. When we won five in a row, no one was saying, "Oh, this is great, let's take a few days off." Every night, the guys are dying to compete. It's a great thing to see. … [Read more...] about Drury believes in Sabres…and the Yankees

'Party in the Sabres Backstage Club with Juxtaposse on Friday, November 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. prior to the Sabres/Panthers game. Juxtaposse is a local band that features the son of legendary Sabre Rick Martin. Admission is free of charge to all Sabres fans attending the game.' … [Read more...] about Go Backstage With Juxtaposse

'Salvation Army officers will stand with their kettles prior to and during the game in various spots around the arena accepting donations. Sabres mascot, Sabretooth, will also be on hand to solicit contributions for the start of the holiday season.' … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Kettle Drive

'Miller posted an 8-0-1 record with a 2.36 goals-against average and .921 save percentage in nine appearances.' … [Read more...] about Miller First Star of October

'Starting this season, the NHL is recognizing the top three players of the month rather than handing out separate offensive and defensive awards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller named NHL's first star of the month

'Ryan Miller, Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' of the month for October.' … [Read more...] about NHL Names Ryan Miller As The Top Star For October

'Connolly's return is uncertain because he is still experiencing the effects of a concussion sustained in Game 2 of Buffalo's second-round playoff series against Ottawa in May. Connolly has not yet been cleared to skate, raising fears he could miss at least the first half of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place C Connolly on long-term IR

'Seriously, other than some replies of “Let’s go Buffalo” to enemy chants of “Go Leafs go,” what makes this a rivalry at all?' … [Read more...] about No hard feelings?

'But if one more player gets dinged, warning bells will ring. Salary-cap restraints and sharing their minor-league affiliate have thinned the Sabres' defensive depth. Another injury, and the next player to join the lineup will be a 20-year-old who wasn't paid to play hockey until a few weeks ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres a hit away from thin blue line