Archives for April 2007

'There is no shortage of compelling storylines that will play out in this series. How will the Sabres cope with their favoured status? How will New York do with third-stringer Wade Dubielewicz in net? Will four of the top free-agents-in-waiting (Ryan Smyth, Jason Blake, Daniel Briere, Chris Drury) dazzle or fizzle? But the one that's got the hockey world buzzing is Nolan's … [Read more...] about Nolan set for Sabre circus

'"To this day, I still can't come up with a reason," Nolan said. "I don't know. It's one of those things you accept in life. I moved on and did some other things."' … [Read more...] about Nolan making the most of his second chance

'But Nolan still has a lot to prove. "The one thing you always try to do is get respect," he said. "At the start of the year they picked us for 30th?but here we are."' … [Read more...] about No need to stoke old fires, Nolan says

'Knox supported Nolan before he left Buffalo, and even took part in a 1997 rally in his support. "I did not agree with any of that period. I really didn't," she said.' … [Read more...] about Forever A Sabres Fan

'Looking back at 2006-2007, we recall our five most epic and memorable games of the campaign...'. … [Read more...] about An Extraordinary Year

'The Buzz will take the place of its sister station, WROC 950 AM, on the Sabres Radio Network for the duration of the playoffs because it has a larger station reach. The Network currently includes four other stations - WBTA 1490 AM (Batavia), WKSN 1340 AM (Jamestown), WMXO 101.5 FM (Olean), and WGR 550 AM, the flagship station of the Sabres Radio Network.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Expand Radio Network

'Now, if you want the Vengeance Tour of all time, how's this sound? The Sabres knock off the Islanders... eliminate the Penguins, who sent us packing in 1979 and 2001 on shocking overtime goals at the Aud and HSBC Arena, respectively... exorcise the Devils to earn payback for 1994... then, in the master stroke, wipe out the Stars in the finals.' … [Read more...] about The things we do for love; Vengeance Tour; an Easter dinner omen

'"We want to make sure the confidence is there, but we want to make sure it's not overconfidence," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said. "We worked hard to get the No. 1 seed, and we want to use it to our advantage. We don't want to blow it in the first game."' … [Read more...] about Isles’ Nolan back in Buffalo to face former team

'Islanders coach Ted Nolan said backup Wade Dubielewicz will start Game 1 of the best-of-seven series against top-seeded Buffalo on Thursday. Nolan said DiPietro is listed day to day and continues to be monitored by the team's medical staff at home after the goalie sustained two concussions 12 days apart last month.' … [Read more...] about Isles’ G DiPietro out for Game 1

"Buffalo has the best five-on-five team in the NHL. The Sabres are tremendously deep offensively with seven 20-goal scorers, and unparalleled balance. Opponents don't know from one game to the next which line will be the Sabres' top line." … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cup quest to succeed

'“I think it could be a good thing if they (call more), just to make everybody know that they’re going to call it the same way,” Pominville said. “We’ll just have to make sure we’ll keep our sticks off people and play by the rules.”' … [Read more...] about Change in officiating could slow high-scoring Sabres

'WBZA- The Buzz (98.9) - FM in Rochester will begin airing the team's playoff games, beginning with Thursday night's contest against the New York Islanders. The Buzz replaces its sister station, WROC 950 AM. The switch was made because The Buzz has larger reach in the Rochester market, team officials said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Rochester station to radio network

'“It doesn’t matter where he’s played before,” Buffalo co-captain Daniel Briere said Monday at the Pepsi Center, where the Sabres held a team meeting and optional skate. “If somebody gets hot in the playoffs sometimes his confidence gets going. We can’t think it’s going to be easy because we have a goalie that’s played most … [Read more...] about Sabres staying focused on Cup

'Certainly, with storied precedents of unknown rookie goalies leading teams to unexpected success in the past, Dubielewicz's chance to establish himself as a full-time NHL backstop would be galvanized with a strong performance versus Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Series preview

'Daulton feeds more than just fans. He serves breakfast to the Sabres players when they practice at the Arena. On the menu: muffins, bagels, toast, fresh fruit, oatmeal (instant during the regular season, out of a chafing dish, during playoffs.) No coffee is served, by order of strength and conditioning coach Doug McKenney, who says caffeine acts as a diuretic. “We … [Read more...] about Dinner for 18,000 hockey fans