'Kaleta produced two assists and earned 21 penalty minutes with the Buffalo Sabres. The rookie right winger scored 3 goals, 7 assists and 10 points with 87 penalty minutes with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Kaleta back to Amerks
Archives for March 11, 2007
In our heads
'They say April is the cruelest month, and it has been for the Sabres and their fans for a long, long time. But March is the month when we really start to suffer. We know what's coming isn't sunshine and songbirds. Or we're afraid we know.' … [Read more...] about In our heads
Zubrus finally on the board
'With Zubrus finding the net, it also gave the fans their first real chance to embrace the newcomer. Chants of “Zuuu” could be heard throughout HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Zubrus finally on the board
He speaks...he scorrrrres!!!
'Though he’s pondered retirement in recent years, Jeanneret can’t go yet. Whatever happens on the ice, the 64-year-old Jeanneret is signed through the end of next season. Hockey superagent Don Meehan used to negotiate his deals, but he’s his own rep now. “Yes, I got a raise,” he says. “No, I’m not going to tell you what I … [Read more...] about He speaks…he scorrrrres!!!
Devils take shortcut to top Sabres
'“There’s no room,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “You can figure it’s going to be a tight battle. To lose three in a row at home is disappointing. It does bother you. But we’re the team that has to pick it up. We’ve been a good road team. We have to go on the road and do some damage.”' … [Read more...] about Devils take shortcut to top Sabres
Kaleta’s homecoming was a hit
'“It’s hilarious,” winger Andrew Peters said. “You’re playing in the NHL, still living at home and you still got your trophies from Pee Wee on the wall and all the banners from the novice tournaments. He’s probably got his first NHL point game puck up there with his game sheet.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta’s homecoming was a hit
Sabres lose third straight
'"Right now we're playing into it a little bit. Tonight was better (than Colorado or Minnesota), but it's still a tough team to generate chances against, and then you have to get it past (Martin) Brodeur. We're going to see it the rest of the year, and we're going to have to just deal with it. We can't be cute and pretty, we have to play ugly and play defense."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose third straight
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Sabre rattel (New York Post) In short, Devils win (Newark Star Ledger) Janssen puts up a fight (Newark Star Ledger) Devils move closer to top spot in East (Bergen Record) Devils notebook (Bergen Record) Devils 3, Sabres 2 (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2
'The Sabres have allowed a short-handed goal in three straight games, and only Boston (15) has given up more than Buffalo's 13.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2
New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2
'With just under a minute to play, Buffalo attempted to pull Miller for an extra attacker but the Devils trapped them in the neutral zone. Miller finally got to the bench with about thirty seconds left, but there was not enough time for the Sabres to set up and generate any scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2
Devils Hold On For 3-2 Win
'Buffalo would get their first chance on the power play late in the second, but would give up a short handed goal as Brian Rafalski made it 3-2 going to the third.' … [Read more...] about Devils Hold On For 3-2 Win
Over-reacting To The Trap
'In three of those losses -- the most recent -- the Sabres were missing too many key components to be concerned about the trap's success.' … [Read more...] about Over-reacting To The Trap
Shorty Stymies Sabres
'"To get a shorthanded goal to let the other team win the game is a tough way to lose a game," said head coach Lindy Ruff. "We had Brian [Campbell] deep down low and if the shot gets through or even if [Paetsch] passes it to Brian, we're in pretty good position."' … [Read more...] about Shorty Stymies Sabres
Game # 68: Devils 3, Sabres 2
'Buffalo struck out in their three-game homestand, going 0-for-3, and absorbing a painful clinic from three foes that held the Sabre offense to a combined five goals.' … [Read more...] about Game # 68: Devils 3, Sabres 2
Devils creep closer as Sabres botch homestand
'“We’ve got a lot of new faces in here,” goalie Ryan Miller said. “We need to go through a stretch like this. They weren’t here for the last time we needed to bounce back and rattle off some good games in a row. It’s completely necessary sometimes to realize what it takes to win hockey games. And we have an opportunity to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Devils creep closer as Sabres botch homestand