Archives for 2006

Thrashers end Sabres' win streak (Atlanta Journal Constitution) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Atlanta Coverage

'But last night, in a result that has to be seen as poetic justice, the Atlanta Thrashers put the matter to bed for another season, defeating the Sabres 5-4 -- in a shootout when Slava Kozlov scored the only goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres chase is over

'"It's fitting they lost in a shootout because some of their wins came that way," Gilmour, a member of those 1993 Leafs, said. "We never had the opportunity of shootouts, so it was an entirely different thing. (The Sabres) have a good team but it's still nice that we will be recognized for our accomplishment."' … [Read more...] about Gilmour happy Sabres lost

'"Going into an off-season with so many guys having to sign, I don't think anyone knew, as far as the players, who was going to be here and who wasn't," Drury said last week. "But, obviously, they kept a lot of guys and signed a lot of contracts this summer, and it's certainly working out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are at 10-0 and counting

'They may not hoist the Cup in June. But in a league dominated by parity, it'll be fun to see just how dominant they can be in their quest to do so.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look sharp, but Cup is no sure thing

'And what should worry the Panthers, who visit Buffalo on Nov.'10, is that Sabres coach Lindy Ruff doesn't feel his team has played its best hockey, with the exception of its 9-1 dismantling of Philadelphia on Oct.'16. "We're in search of the perfect game," Ruff said. "The coaching staff is, anyway. We've got to continue to create … [Read more...] about Sabres have league spooked

'Buffalo would choose to go first in the shootout as Briere would miss the net on the glove side of Atlanta goalie Kari Lehtonen. The Thrashers would take the shootout lead on a shot from forward Vyachelsav Kozlov. Maxim Afinogenov and Marian Hossa would respectively get stopped on their attempts, as it all came down to Thomas Vanek. Vanek’s wrist shot would glance … [Read more...] about Streak Ends In A Shootout; Thrashers Win 5-4

'The Sabres received a standing ovation immediately following the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Streak Ends

'"We just didn't win."' … [Read more...] about Winning streak ends at 10

'Leave the turnovers at the bakery. After superlative defensive efforts in Boston and Montreal, the Sabres, to a man, admitted guilt to an overload of careless and sloppy turnovers in their win on Long Island. While a talented foe like the Thrashers can intimidate any team, Buffalo's demise in this loss was, in large part, due to more of the same kinds of turnovers … [Read more...] about Game # 11: Thrashers 5, Sabres 4 (SO)

'The end could very well have been much happier. The Sabres outskated and outchanced the Thrashers by far but were undone by a tight grip on their sticks, a costly turnover, a faceoff loss and a very average performance by Miller.' … [Read more...] about Hotlanta cools off Sabres to end The Streak

Amerks want their revenge (Rochester D&C) Amerks look to get back to winning ways Sunday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We don't have one (in the loss column), we have a shootout loss," said Miller. "We still feel like we're on a roll here. I thought the guys did a great job, gave us some chances. It was a team that was on a roll. It came down to the wire."' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 4 (SO)

'Former Sabres player, Vyachelsav Kozlov, scored the only shootout goal the Thrashers needed, beating Ryan Miller with a snap shot inside the left post.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 4, OT

'"It's tough," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I'm disappointed for him because he was playing real well for us, and now the same thing happened. I know how frustrating it is."' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Tallinder out with broken arm