Archives for April 2007

'Sabres in 5.' … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Finals Preview – Buffalo vs. NY Islanders

'"I'm still not happy about it. I don't think I ever will be," Vanek said. "But it's over with. There's nothing I can do now. It's in the past and hopefully it'll go better this year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek out to prove he’s ready for playoffs this time

'"They're going to break me down and try and figure out what I do on a consistent basis in certain situations," said Miller. "Hopefully, with the way I've been trying to build my game up in the last month or so, I'm playing positionally sound and it's hard to work around that."' … [Read more...] about The Secret to Miller’s Success

'"[Mair's] been here a long time," said Ruff of the six-year veteran. "He's played every game this year and he's played hard. He's been there for teammates. Within our system, he's played very hard and he deserves to play."' … [Read more...] about Mair Getting The Start

'"I don't know anybody like him," says Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. Mike Eruzione, the 1980 Olympic hockey star who as an assistant at BU coached Drury, says, "He's not superskilled. He just wins."' … [Read more...] about Chris Drury: The Winner

'At 5’5, he is one of the nation’s smallest players, but Nathan Gerbe is also one of the fastest and most talented. The Buffalo Sabres prospect has had an outstanding sophomore campaign, currently second on Boston College with 47 points.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Nathan Gerbe

'“It’s a great story for them,” Ruff said. “You look at it, somebody had said it would be a lot of shock if one playoff spot came down to a shootout, and it came down to a shootout. The rookie goaltender ends up stealing the show. It couldn’t get more exciting for him. You get a chance to play, and then you get to play in that situation for a … [Read more...] about Dubielewicz&#8217s rise no pipe dream

'“Obviously, I’m fortunate to get a chance to stick around up here,” Stafford said in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “I’m going to take advantage of that opportunity and try to play as well as I can and help the team out wherever they want me to play.”' … [Read more...] about Tip of cap brings Stafford back

'But checks with ticket sellers found a plentiful supply -- and more than a few people disappointed that the Toronto Maple Leafs, whom the Islanders edged out Sunday for the chance to open the playoffs against the Sabres, are not the opponent. “We were banking on Toronto,” said Ray, a Buffalo resident who asked that his last name not be used.' … [Read more...] about Want Sabres playoff tickets?

'After all, the Sabres’ meaningless loss to the Philadelphia Flyers’ Sunday afternoon averaged a 16.4 rating and 36 share on Channel 2, the local NBC affiliate. To put that in perspective, the Easter Sunday game had higher local ratings than every network series in prime time Sunday night and almost every program all week.' … [Read more...] about Prime-time programs bow to the mighty Sabres

'They'll have to win 16 games, and injuries, or bad luck, or a combination of factors could stop them short of that goal, which wouldn't be the first time the best team failed to win a championship. But somebody will have to play awfully well to beat them in a seven game series, and who says it can't be Buffalo's turn finally? It's ok to dream, … [Read more...] about Sabres Players and Fans Share Same Dream

'Players play hard when Nolan asks. He was coach of the year with the Sabres, then mystifyingly wasn't given a good offer to stay and, even more mystifyingly, didn't have an NHL job for nine years. He and his wife reflected on that Sunday night, after it sunk in that his new team is in the playoffs against his old team. "I really enjoyed my time in Buffalo," he said, without … [Read more...] about Nolan gets show of appreciation from players

Dubie'll do for Isles (New York Daily News) Don't look for DP in Buffalo (New York Newsday) Nolan gets show of appreciation from players (New York Newsday) Dubie's parents on roller coaster (New York Newsday) Life on Long Island just got better (Edmonton Sun) Dubielewicz unlikely key for Islanders (AP) The battle vs. Buffalo (NewYorkIslanders.com) NYI weekly prospect … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'"By no means do we think it's going to be an easy series against the Islanders," said co-captain Daniel Briere, who led the Sabres in points during the regular season with 95 (32+63). "They're a very talented team, a lot of guys that can put the puck in the net if you look at their roster. They have many players that have scored 30 and 20 goals on their roster so we have to be … [Read more...] about Taking Nothing for Granted

'"He's played really well on both ends of the rink," said Ruff. "And he's shown a lot of maturity as a young player that stepped in and helped us to get where we are at right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Stafford