Archives for 2006

'"Oh, no," Hasek said, shaking his head. "What I saw I couldn't believe, to be honest. It takes time to get used to it and then maybe people will start to like it. When I saw it the first time on TV, I was shocked. It reminded me of Atlanta or something. Then I heard the names and thought "Oh, it must be Buffalo.' I said "What is this?' "' … [Read more...] about Hasek likes old team, but not the uniforms

'Buffalo has won eight straight regular-season games dating to April 3, 2006.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Red Wings

Sabres will be tough test (Detroit News) Sabres will test Wings (Detroit Free Press) Big early game for Wings against Miller, Sabres (Booth Newspapers) Buffalo (3-0-0) at Detroit(2-1-0) (AP) Sabres visit Red Wings, look to remain unbeaten (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (3-0-0) at Detroit Red Wings (2-1-0) (The Sports Network) Game # 4: Buffalo @ Detroit(2-1-0) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage (Updated 10:30 a.m.)

'Goaltender Ryan Miller, who won the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player while at Michigan State, is a Buffalo standout. Teammate Chris Drury has two goals and two assists in three games. "(Miller) will have a whole slew of people here and will want to shut the door," Babcock said.' … [Read more...] about Big early game for Wings against Miller, Sabres

'While the scoreboard tells its own story at this point in the season, it would be mature for the Sabres not to count any chickens yet. If consecutive down-to-the wire wins are signs of the maturity level of this squad, however, I think it's safe to say their ducks are in a row.' … [Read more...] about Maturity high on the menu in Buffalo

'"The team we're playing is beyond fast," Babcock said. "If we're not ready to go, it's going to be a tough, tough night for our hockey club."' … [Read more...] about Sabres will test Wings

'"Everybody tells me they're the best team in the East," Wings coach Mike Babcock said of the Sabres, who are 3-0. "They're really, really quick and have the ability to make a team look slow. It'll be a good test for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres will be tough test

'"It was invigorating to see how excited he was," Cunneyworth said. "He's been agonizing over this and it was music to a coach's ears to hear that kind of enthusiasm from him."' … [Read more...] about Rookie goaltender Dennis signs entry-level contract with Sabres

'His biggest assets are speed, puck pursuit and banging. He continually had opposing defensemen making panic passes last weekend. "He made a lot happen and he put a lot of pressure on the other team," Cunneyworth said. "He's taking away time and space. If we get more guys skating like that -- and we are -- it's very hard to contain them under the … [Read more...] about Amerks' Paille playing like an NHLer

Rookie goaltender Dennis signs entry-level contract with Sabres (Rochester D&C) Amerks' Paille playing like an NHLer (Rochester D&C) Internships available with Amerks and Knighthawks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'He finished with a career junior record of 100-45-9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign G Dennis to 3-year deal

Dennis - pronounced "DEH-nihs" - is expected to be Buffalo's 4th goaltender on the team depth chart behind Ryan Miller, Martin Biron and Adam Berkhoel. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Adam Dennis to three year deal

'Dennis was traded to London during the 2004-'05 season and helped the club capture the 2005 Memorial Cup title.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Memorial Cup hero

'Dennis will very likely be the backup on Friday night when the Amerks play the Binghamton Senators at 7:35 p.m. at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial.' … [Read more...] about High-hopes goalie Adam Dennis signs with Sabres

'...three year entry level contract...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Adam Dennis