'Although their special teams, especially the power play, continue to show signs of improvement, Buffalo needs to shore up one weakness before the playoffs -- the Sabres have given up 11 shorthanded goals, which ranks in the league’s bottom quarter.' … [Read more...] about Co-captain wins draws against old team
Archives for March 2007
Drury’s return is business as usual
'"It felt pretty good," Drury said. "I got the cob webs out during the first few shifts and after that it felt alright. I thought our line played pretty well."' … [Read more...] about Drury’s return is business as usual
Drury compliments former team
'The 2002 trade of Drury by the Avs to Calgary remains one of the team's sorest subjects, but if the Avs miss him enough to want him back, they might get a chance this summer. Drury, making $3.154 million this season, is eligible to be an unrestricted free agent, and the Sabres could have salary cap problems with several other unsigned, young players.' … [Read more...] about Drury compliments former team
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Stastny tops dad, ties rookie scoring mark in Avs' 3-2 win (Denver Rocky Mountain News) Avalanche faceoff (Denver Rocky Mountain News) An anniversary that hurts (Denver Rocky Mountain News) Avs back in playoff picture (Denver Post) Drury compliments former team (Denver Post) Three years later, Moore wants to return (Denver Post) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
Biron has to sell wife on moving
'Sometime next week, after the Flyers return from a road trip through Phoenix and Dallas, Anne Marie Biron, mother of two and Buffalo born and bred, will join her husband Martin to explore the City of Brotherly Love. "I told Gilles that if we’re going to get the talks going, that before anything happens with it I wanted to make sure my family could be here," Biron told … [Read more...] about Biron has to sell wife on moving
Avs Hold Off Sabres 3-2
'The Avalanche scored early in the period again, this time just under two minutes in as Wojtek Wolski deflected a shot by Joe Sakic from a hard angle to make it 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Avs Hold Off Sabres 3-2
Rocky Mountain Low
'Out skated and out worked for the majority of the contest, Buffalo saw its three-game winning streak concluded by a desperate team that is fighting for its playoff life.' … [Read more...] about Rocky Mountain Low
2007 Scotty Bowman Showcase
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the third annual Scotty Bowman Showcase, consisting of two all-star hockey games between high school aged players from Buffalo against their rivals from Rochester, will take place on Sunday, April 15 at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about 2007 Scotty Bowman Showcase
Game # 66: Avalanche 3, Sabres 2
'Losing their first regulation game at HSBC Arena since mid-January and only third game in the past twelve outings, the Sabres were left in the end clinging to the sole source of optimism emanating from the return of co-captain Chris Drury from a four-game absence.' … [Read more...] about Game # 66: Avalanche 3, Sabres 2
Stastny helps Avalanche cool off Sabres at home
'The Sabres were outshot 24-11 over the final two periods.' … [Read more...] about Stastny helps Avalanche cool off Sabres at home
Looking back, looking forward
'Despite being sent back to Rochester, Mancari has his sights set on the next level.' … [Read more...] about Looking back, looking forward
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
The Moose to unveil Amerks Irish Jersey Thursday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Colorado 3, Buffalo 2
'The Sabres had a three-game winning streak snapped despite the return of co-captain Chris Drury, who missed four games with a concussion after being blindsided by Ottawa's Chris Neil two weeks ago. Drury, playing on a line with newly acquired forward Dainius Zubrus, did have a solid scoring chance, but had his snap shot from the slot gloved by Peter Budaj.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 3, Buffalo 2
Colorado 3, Buffalo 2
'Nathan Paetsch and Jason Pominville scored for the Sabres, who had their three-game win streak halted, and lost in the return of Chris Drury, who had been out of action four games since absorbing a hit from Ottawa's Chris Neil on February 22.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 3, Buffalo 2
Kotalik Skates On His Own
'The forward reported little pain in his knee. Kotalik will see a doctor today and there's a chance that he could practice with the team tomorrow on a non-contact basis.' … [Read more...] about Kotalik Skates On His Own