Archives for 2006

'There's certainly no shortage of Sabre hopefuls, and one prospect who's hoping to remain in Buffalo at the start of October - rather than report to AHL Rochester - is 23-year-old centre Jiri Novotny. "I feel so much better at this training camp than in past years, but I don't really know why," said Novotny, a native of the Czech Republic. "I … [Read more...] about Novotny hopes to make mark with Sabres

'The Sabres wore new road uniforms - white with dark blue and bright gold trim - that had a stylized bison head and small numbers on the front. "I like them," said coach Lindy Ruff. "I like them even more when we win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score all goals on power plays to beat Leafs 4-0 in pre-season opener

'Co-Captain Daniel Briere left the game with a left leg injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shutout Leafs In Preseason Opener

'...11 different players recorded points against the Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Powering their way to victory

'Martin Biron made 23 saves for the Sabres, who were 4-for-11 on power plays.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Toronto 0

'Jiri Novotny, Derek Roy and Daniel Paille scored on the power play in the second period to carry Buffalo to a 4-0 win over Toronto in the first preseason game for both teams.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Toronto 0

'Winning, of course, has always been Buffalo's best sales strategy. But this edition's fast-paced, team-oriented style has created a connection with fans that never quite clicked even with the best of the Hasek-and-the-rest squads of the late 1990s.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return with stylistic splash

'Forward Dan Paille could be pencilled in as a full-timer to start the season.' … [Read more...] about 2006-2007 Season Breakdown

'The team sold more than 22,000 tickets for future games during the Sabres' open practice, establishing a new mark for single, regular season sales.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set tix sales record

'From No. 1 though No. 6, the Sabres defensemen appear to be the most talented collection in team history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' defense is one for the books

'Ruff said he intends to use goalies Ryan Miller and Martin Biron right away. Biron will start tonight, with Adam Berkhoel backing him up. Miller likely will start Tuesday night's game against the Blue Jackets in Columbus' Nationwide Arena.' … [Read more...] about Preseason arrives at last

'And anywhere outside of New Jersey, GM Darcy Regier is the best in the league at playing the cards he's been dealt. They're different, more expensive cards this year, but everyone in the NHL still likes the hand. The Sabres were well ahead of the new-reality curve in 2005, and by absorbing a financial hit in Briere and rejecting one in Dumont, they're … [Read more...] about Sabres ahead of the game — again

'Not much time to answer some important questions. Let’s try anyway...' … [Read more...] about Are they ready to make another run?

'Can the Sabres surprise again in 2006-07? No. Last season has wiped away any surprise element for this team. Now, the Sabres are in with the top teams of the Eastern Conference, but with other teams making concerted efforts to catch up in the talent hunt during the summer, the Sabres may well discover the path to the playoffs a much bumpier ride this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' depth to be tested

'"I was watching Buffalo all year long," Spacek told The Buffalo News earlier this summer. "And I was a little mad with myself because I was in Chicago with one of the worst teams in the NHL last year, and Buffalo did very well."' … [Read more...] about Spacek grabs second chance with Sabres