'Lydman suffered a head injury in Buffalo's win over Florida last night. He does not remember the play in which in the injury occured.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Face Lightning; Lydman Out With Head Injury
Archives for March 16, 2007
Cup, hope the ties that bind Sabres, fans
'It was those rabid fans who willed a beaten and broken Sabres team to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals last spring before a loss to Carolina in that game ended another Stanley Cup dream prematurely.' … [Read more...] about Cup, hope the ties that bind Sabres, fans
Buffalo hungers for a championship
“Sabremania” has hit the Western New York region in ways not seen since the 1970s. Team jerseys and merchandise sales have increased over 1000 percent in just one year, helped in part by the Sabres' new logo, as well as a return to the team’s traditional colors of blue and gold. … [Read more...] about Buffalo hungers for a championship
Friday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Buffalo (45-19-6) at Tampa Bay (39-28-4) (AP) Lightning begin critical home stretch against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (45-19-6) at Tampa Bay Lightning (39-28-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres vs. Lightning (TampaBayLightning.com) Game notes (TampaBayLightning.com) Visitor notes (TampaBayLightning.com) Game # 71: Buffalo @ Tampa Bay (SabresFans.com) Sabres hope to … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Conklin shows he belongs
'“You want to make a good impression,” Conklin said. “You want them to feel confidence with you in net, not just the coaching staff but most importantly the players. You want them feeling good with you in net. While it’s only one game, it’s a good start.”' … [Read more...] about Conklin shows he belongs
Miller sees sunny side to taking night off
'“Just the way the last four games have gone on the box score, it’s good to kind of relax,” Miller said. “I’m catching up with everybody and seeing how everything has been going for the last three months.”' … [Read more...] about Miller sees sunny side to taking night off
Biron never seriously in team's plans
'Biron, 29, was the Sabres' backup behind Ryan Miller, but is valued as a No. 1 starter, something the Panthers have yet to decide that Alex Auld will be for them in the future. But coach Jacques Martin said Thursday the Panthers never seriously pursued Biron...'. … [Read more...] about Biron never seriously in team’s plans
Friday's Florida Coverage
Backup goalie stifles Florida (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Panthers let Sabres slip away with game (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) Biron never seriously in team's plans (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) Panthers waste opportunities (Palm Beach Post) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
Buffalo 5, Florida 3
'Chris Drury broke a 3-3 tie at 9:50 of the third period when he tipped in Brian Campbell's slap shot from the point.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 3
Buffalo 5, Florida 3
'Florida dominated the opening 20 minutes, with a 15-5 advantage in shots on goal, but Buffalo turned the tide in the middle stanza.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 3
Conklin, Sabres Snap Losing Skid
'Defenseman Toni Lydman left the game early with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Conklin, Sabres Snap Losing Skid
Newest Sabres Find Success
'"It was nice to make a couple of saves early and feel a little bit more comfortable since I haven't played in a while," said Conklin, who played 12 minutes and made eight saves in replacement of Ryan Miller on Mar. 9 against Minnesota. "I was able to get my feet wet pretty quick."' … [Read more...] about Newest Sabres Find Success
Game # 70: Sabres 5, Panthers 3
'Scripting a storyline worthy of Hollywood was newcomer and backup netminder, Ty Conklin, who withstood a season-high shot barrage to lead the Sabres to a tenuous but slump-busting conquest. Bending but rarely breaking under the intense pressures of several goalmouth scrambles resembling Chinese fire drills, the Buffalo goaltender held the fort long enough for the Sabres' … [Read more...] about Game # 70: Sabres 5, Panthers 3
Conklin shines as Sabres end losing steak
'Conklin made numerous keys saves throughout the game earning the confidence of his teammates and -- most importantly -- his coach. "I think it gives everybody a lot of confidence," Sabres' head coach Lindy Ruff said. "He hasn't played a lot. For him to get in and see the action he did, we're happy with the win and happy with the way he played."' … [Read more...] about Conklin shines as Sabres end losing steak