Archives for December 2007

'The reception for the Chicago Blackhawks phenom and Buffalo's own Patrick Kane was great. I know I was one of the 18,690 in attendance who stood and applauded Kane during the pre-game festivities. During the game, the fans were in and out of it. The first period, other than Kane's goal, was quiet. The second period was electric and the third went back to a calm mood again.' … [Read more...] about Kane back in Buffalo as a Sabre would thrill fans more

'"Some people got their wish," said Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller, acknowledging that Buffalo fans wanted Kane to score but still have their Sabres leave with the win. "At least he's got something to remember this by. But I thought it was a good effort by us to win a close game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres able to spoil ending of Kane’s return

'“I didn’t have any issues with the shoulder before the game and everything felt good,” Tallinder said before Saturday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks in HSBC Arena. “I still felt rusty when it comes to timing, trying to find my spot all the time. That was hard in the beginning. But as the game went on I felt better and better.”' … [Read more...] about Tallinder hits the ice running in his return

'Kane’s the reason Buffalo Sabres fans flocked to the arena Saturday night with their allegiance divided. They would root for a Sabres victory, there’s no doubt of that. But simultaneously they wished success for the 19-year-old young man who pens the city’s area code, 716, on his sticks as a reminder of where it all started. (His teammates, who ride him … [Read more...] about Kane takes his homecoming in stride

'“I think it is good to see,” Ruff said. “It was always such a good place to go and play.”' … [Read more...] about Chicago hopes fans no longer look away from young team

'The Blackhawks have shifted their marketing this season, with the addition of Kane and Toews and the death of longtime owner Bill Wirtz. The organization has been more aggressive in reaching out to the public. Home games are being aired on local television, which for years Wirtz thought was bad for business. Of course, it all starts with winning.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks suddenly a hot ticket in Chicago

'Kane's father, Patrick Sr., isn't used to rooting against the Sabres, but he was in that rare position Saturday. ''I was a Sabre fan for 30 years, and I asked Donna to marry me at the old Aud [Memorial Auditorium],'' he said. ''Fortunately, she said yes.''' … [Read more...] about Kane's mom, dad thrilled

Veterans raise Cain at rookie's expense (Chicago Tribune) Kane's mom, dad thrilled (Chicago Sun Times) Buffalo supports Kane in return (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage

'"We have to be able to win those tight ones," Pominville said. "That's usually a sign of a good team. It's not every night you'll be able to score five or six goals."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Chicago 1

'Patrick Kane had the lone goal for Chicago, which has dropped five of its last six games. Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 20 shots in defeat.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Chicago 1

'The second frame was when Buffalo got the offense going. Thomas Vanek's 10th of the season tied the game and Drew Stafford's 7th of the year gave the Sabres the lead for good. Vanek assisted on Stafford's goal along with Derek Roy, who also enjoyed a two-point night with two assists.' … [Read more...] about Kane's Homecoming Spoiled By 3-1 Sabres Victory

'With that, the argument of whether visors should be made a mandatory part of NHL equipment began. “I almost think it should be,” Lindy Ruff said. “It’s almost coming to that point where, in Tim’s case again, first you’re thinking [he may have broken a] face bone, orbital bone, then you’re thinking concussion. And that can be … [Read more...] about The visor debate

'The Buffalo Sabres struck for three unanswered goals to spoil the local boy’s return. Thomas Vanek, Jason Pominville and Drew Stafford each lit the lamp for the Sabres. Derek Roy recorded two assists to increase his point total to a team-leading 28.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo spoilers?

'Hogs coach says Kaleta wasn't target (Rochester D&C) Amerks extend losing streak to six games with loss to Peoria (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'It was hoped that with the loss of Captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere, that having Tim Connolly for the entire season would help make up for the loss of goal production and leadership. Connolly has had a tough go of it so far.' … [Read more...] about Connolly and Maxim score to help Sabres oust Caps