Archives for October 2007

'On Friday, Oct. 19 during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at HSBC Arena, fans can take part in the "Buffalo Sabres Puck Surprise" for a $20 donation to the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres puck surprise

'"We are what we are," Ruff says. "We have a lot of gifted offensive players. I don't think trying to suffocate them, or tell them not to try some of their high-risk plays, is the right thing."' … [Read more...] about Attack best defence

'“We’ve got the ability to come back in games,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “They’ve had the misfortune of losing a couple games late, and I think that recipe makes it dangerous for them. They lack a little confidence to close it out, and I think we still have confidence that we can get back in any game.”' … [Read more...] about Comeback feeling comes back as Sabres beat Leafs in overtime

'The Sabres failed to fill HSBC Arena for the first time in more than a year and half Monday, drawing 18,217 for their game with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Sabres had sold out 45 straight regular-season games dating to the finale of 2005-06. They had packed the 18,690-seat arena for 62 games in row including the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Long home sellout streak comes to an end

'"It actually crossed my mind when I was watching Team Canada at the 2006 Games in Turin," Ruff said yesterday. "I just thought to myself that it would be nice to be involved. It's a tremendous honour just to be considered in any capacity."' … [Read more...] about Ruff wants 2010 job

'"Do I expect big things from myself? Yeah, but that's a pretty good start," Campbell, 28, said. "It's pretty crazy. I don't know what to say to it. Obviously, I don't expect to keep that pace up or anything like that, but I feel good about myself."' … [Read more...] about Campbell Helping Sabres Forget

McCabe trying to handle boos (Toronto Sun) Ruff wants 2010 job (Toronto Sun) McCabe wins it for Sabres (Toronto Star) Will Leafs take pity on McCabe and just ship him out of town? (Toronto Star) Shaky defence leads to another collapse (Toronto Globe and Mail) Campbell Helping Sabres Forget (National Post) Attack best defence (Hamilton Spectator) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'With Pavel Kubina off for hooking late in the extra session, Kotalik's slap shot from the left circle was stopped by Toronto netminder Andrew Raycroft, but Leafs defenseman Bryan McCabe engaged in a battle for the loose puck and appeared to accidentally knock it into his own net to give the Sabres the victory.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 4 (OT)

'The two teams went back and forth with chances in over time. With just 3.7 seconds left Ales Kotalik put a shot on net, and Bryan McCabe swiped it into his own net to give the Sabres the comeback victory. Jocelyn Thibault stopped 21 shots for the win in his regular season debut.' … [Read more...] about Offense Comes Alive In Third To Spark OT Win

'"What can you say about luck on my part?" the defenseman said after the game. "I tried to clear it, the goal was on me. I certainly didn't mean to put it in the net."' … [Read more...] about Leafs always fall

'Kotalik's slap shot from the left circle was stopped by goalie Andrew Raycroft, but Toronto defenseman Bryan McCabe inadvertently knocked the puck into his own net to give the Sabres the dramatic victory.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 4 (OT)

'“That really helped out my confidence to be here and to do what I can do for a full season.” Paille said after a morning skate last week at HSBC Arena in Buffalo. “I came into this season wanting to make it just like I do every year. The the door was open for me this year, so I felt I had to prove myself. I felt I had a good enough camp to be here and … [Read more...] about Paille ready for next step

'“It is really exciting” Thibault said. ”I look forward to it. I don’t want to put myself under any extra pressure. I just want to go out there and enjoy the game, enjoy the moment and hopefully I’ll help the team win a game.”' … [Read more...] about Thibault to get first start for Buffalo

'While most of the Sabres games are simulcast on both television and radio in the Buffalo area, Neale and Jeanneret are only performing for radio tonight because the game will be broadcast across the United States on the network Versus.' … [Read more...] about A special occasion for Neale

'“Your power play has to make a difference,” forward Jason Pominville said Sunday, “and so far, the games we’ve won, it has.”' … [Read more...] about Power play pleas have been answered