Archives for January 2007

'With the win, the Sabres end their three game losing streak as well as their three game home skid.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Snap Skids; Beat Boston 6-3

'The Sabres showed the type of desperation that had elevated them to the top of the Eastern Conference. Battles that had previously been lost along the boards and in the corners were won. The power play even returned to some semblance of its former self, while the penalty kill didn't get scored on for the first time since Buffalo's last win more than 10 days ago.' … [Read more...] about Earning A Win The Hard Way

'"We were the team that was always doing the hunting before," said head coach Lindy Ruff. "Now we are the team that is being hunted and we haven't handled it well."' … [Read more...] about Getting Back Into Form

'Although injuries to starters Paul Gaustad and Jochen Hecht forced his hand, Ruff saw some dramatic infusion of energy come from the play of promoted Amerks' Drew Stafford and Paille, both of whom raised their intensity level to the situation.' … [Read more...] about Game # 47: Sabres 6, Bruins 3

'The Welland, Ontario native -- who played just under twenty minutes tonight -- was buzzing all over the ice for the Sabres. "He gave some hits, he took some hits. He scored a big goal, he was in on three or four other opportunities. He was sound on the penalty killing," Ruff impressed about Paille's play. "It was good to see."' … [Read more...] about Paille helps Sabres work their way out of slump

Timely goal lifts Amerks to fifth straight (Rochester D&C) It's the American way at Carver Arena (Peoria Journal Star) Win Streak Reaches Five (RNews.com) MacArthur, Dennis power Amerks past Rivermen (Amerks.com) Buffalo recalls Stafford (Amerks.com) Rivermen Upended by Rochester 4-2 at Home (Rivermen.net) First place Amerks on five-game winning streak (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We were able to pretty much able to pick-up where we left off last year and continue that to the half-way point and now the challenge is to continue that to the end of this season and into the playoffs,” General Manager Darcy Regier said. “We’ve been able to play through injuries and yes we’re going through a little slide right now but … [Read more...] about Despite skid, Sabres keeping the faith

'Daniel Paille scored twice, including an empty-netter in the final minute, to help the Sabres snap a season-worst three-game winless streak (0-2-1). Thomas Vanek and Derek Roy also scored as Buffalo also ended a three-game home losing skid.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 3

'"We had a pretty good discussion yesterday morning about ice time, about earning ice time," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "If you're not going to battle, you won't get the ice time. I'm not going to hand out free ice time. Guys are going to battle and compete, you'll build up your ice time. You're not just going to get handed it shift after shift."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 3

'While numbers are down teamwide, defensemen have dropped considerably. Numminen has just three assists in his last 22 games. Campbell has two assists in the past 10. Jaroslav Spacek had 11 points in his first 22 games, seven in the 23 that followed. Lydman has added only three assists to the seven with which he started.' … [Read more...] about Blue-line scoring in the red

'The All-Star break begins Sunday, so Hecht's next chance to get on the ice won't come until Jan. 26 in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Injured Hecht is sidelined for at least a week

'The Sabres have fallen to third overall in the league behind Anaheim and Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Bruins at Buffalo Sabres (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston (21-18-4) at Buffalo (31-11-4) (AP) Bruins aim for home-and-home sweep of struggling Sabres (Sportsticker) Boston Bruins (21-18-4) at Buffalo Sabres (31-11-4) (The Sports Network) Game Notes (BostonBruins.com) Game # 47: Boston @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

Ryan becomes Amerks' unlikely hero in shootout (Rochester D&C) Late struggles persist in Stars' shootout loss (Des Moines Register) Dramatic Start to Trip (RNews.com) Cunneyworth reaches milestone after Amerks rally late (Amerks.com) Stars' shootout skills stymied (IowaStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I think it's officially a slump. We haven't been good enough," Ruff said. "When you get in this, it's not easy to get out of."' … [Read more...] about Sabres suddenly slumping; 2-4-1 in past 7 games