Archives for January 2007

'Several of the Buffalo higher-ups with whom Nolan had a frosty relationship still run the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres didn&#8217t welcome Nolan

'For the third game in a row, Miller allowed a third-period goal and nothing more in a 3-1 Sabres victory over the New York Islanders on Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Miller a singular sensation

'I'm not suggesting the Sabres should have held a pregame ceremony or erected a statue in your honor, but it would have been nice had they recognized the only coach in 26 seasons to guide them to a division title. It would not have killed them to show your face for a few seconds on the $4 million Jumbotron.' … [Read more...] about Should auld acquaintance be forgot…

'"We've had some good power plays. We've had some bad power plays," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "There's times when we've been really out of sync, and there's been times when we really passed it well."' … [Read more...] about Power play still having its ups and downs

'But coach Lindy Ruff wasn't necessarily looking for big-time production from his second-year, workaholic forward. He was searching for a perfect balance on the Drury line and he's thinking he has found it.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad lifts Sabres in Nolan’s return

'“Last year we really used the power play and for some reason we just can’t get it going,” said Brian Campbell, who surprisingly has just five power-play points. “I know it’s been better the last two, three weeks. We’ve worked on it a lot more. We’ve just got to keep staying on the same page. It’s gotta come around.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win, but power play still snoring

'“Personally, I’m glad to see he’s back in the game. He’s doing a very good job with that team,” Ruff said. “Ten days ago, that team was knocking on first place in that division. He deserves a lot of credit for that.”' … [Read more...] about Team ‘far removed’ from Nolan situation

'One brief flash of his mug on the giant centre ice video screen would have ignited the 18,690 patrons in attendance to erupt into cheers. It was a chance that would never come. On this night, the Jumbotron was a "No Teddy Zone."' … [Read more...] about Sweeping under the rug

'Nolan said he long ago got over his bitter departure from the Sabres' organization, but it was clear the snub during Buffalo's 3-1 win at sold-out HSBC Arena stung a bit. "It's sad," Nolan said. "It would have been nice if someone who had accomplished something here in the past was acknowledged."' … [Read more...] about Nolan snubbed in return

Sabres Ruin Nolan’s Homecoming (New York Times) Drought continues (Newsday) Nolan snubbed in return (Newsday) The Sabres hang on to claim victory (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'"Ryan gives us a chance to win every night," said center Paul Gaustad. "He's one of those goaltenders that's always in the right place at the right time."' … [Read more...] about Starting 2007 On The Right Foot

'The schedule gives them a chance to take advantage of their next opponent, Ottawa, who is presently riddled with crippling injuries on the forward ranks and fragile psychologically - which makes it all the more imperative for the Sabres to avoid taking their foot off the accelerator and letting their win streak tempt any possible complacency.' … [Read more...] about Game # 39: Sabres 3, NY Islanders 1

'Ryan Miller had done it again.' … [Read more...] about Miller still sharp in New Year’s Day win

'Check out the stats at NHL.com and you'll see that Martin Brodeur and Dominik Hasek are one-two in shutouts. Brodeur has six and Hasek five. Miller? Click "complete list" and start scrolling down. To 17. That's where one shutout will land you.' … [Read more...] about New Year’s resolution?

'The Islanders would get back in it as Jason Blake would cut across the crease and slam it home to make it 2-1 with twelve minutes left in regulation. DiPietro would be pulled late in the third, but Jochen Hecht would slip the puck into the empty net to cap off the 3-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Start New Year With Win