Archives for March 2007

'The Sabres were dominated most of the night as they registered only 19 shots including just 10 in the final two periods combined.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally To Get Point From Pens

'"We obviously don't like to fall behind the way we did," said Daniel Briere. "It was frustrating to a point where we weren't moving our legs and weren't skating. I think if we would have worked harder in the first 50 minutes, we would be having better results. We're a team that relies on speed and if we don't move our legs, we become very vulnerable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Steal A Point

'Having kicked off the start of their road swing with a season-high fourth consecutive defeat overall, the Sabres were forced to seek out the positives of a point gained from their spirited rally, as they departed Steeltown.' … [Read more...] about Game # 69: Penguins 5, Sabres 4 (SO)

'Just hours after the franchise announced it will remain in Pittsburgh for at least the next 30 years, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists while scoring the deciding goal in the shootout to lift the Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late heroics spoiled by shootout defeat

Amerks' Welch to miss ex-teammates (Rochester D&C) Arena deal is key (Rochester D&C) Players announced for Amerks-Sabres Alumni Game (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)

'“We’ve got to win,” Sabres winger Drew Stafford said. “We’re not desperate for points, but we want to be the top team. We want to go into the playoffs with the top seed. If we play with that desperation, we’ll be fine. We should have that same kind of mentality that we’re fighting for a playoff spot.”' … [Read more...] about Feeling at home in first, Sabres hit road

'Spacek likely will be the next to suit up. His broken hand is almost ready. He said he should play before the Sabres come home from their four-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Spacek&#8217s return at end of road

'"We saw a lot of good things in the conditioning camp in the summertime," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's a big body with some real good skills that can play physical, even dominate physically at times, and we really feel he's only going to get better."' … [Read more...] about Quick-study Stafford has settled in nicely with Sabres

'When Drew Stafford first saw 15-year-old Sidney Crosby when the two were teammates at Shattuck-St. Mary's, a prep school in Minnesota, he knew the guy they now call "Sid the Kid" was going to be a star.' … [Read more...] about Stafford meeting great expectations

'“We’ve been a real good road team this year,” he said. “And you have to be a good road team if you want to win in the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Team hits the road in search of a fresh start

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said he believes Miller is "building on last year," and Miller doesn't disagree. "It's been a continuation," he said. "I don't think I've changed too much. I've obviously learned some stuff, being a fifth-year pro."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie trained to succeed

Sabres goalie trained to succeed (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Buffalo (44-19-5) at Pittsburgh (37-21-10) (AP) Sabres start four-game road trip against Penguins (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (44-19-5) at Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-10) (The Sports Network) Penguins welcome Sabres to Mellon Arena on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)

'"We have to find our game and get some bounces, but we have to create those as well," said Briere. "We want to finish first, but we know that we're going to be in a tough fight until the end of the year. New Jersey is right on our heals, so hopefully, it going to put some urgency into our play a little more and we can get back on the winning track."' … [Read more...] about Follow The Road To Winning

'Tim Connolly's knee is pain-free, and he's resumed riding an exercise bike to get back in shape. Maxim Afinogenov will travel with the team to Pittsburgh, where he will continue skating while recovering from a broken scaphoid.' … [Read more...] about Connolly pain-free; Spacek close to returning

'“We’re going to have to play some defense and complement the offense. Right now, when teams are sitting back, it’s tough to get a flow going, and we’re such a flow team. Last year, we really improved when we realized we could win by playing defense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres need educating