Archives for December 2007

'“There was a lot of stuff called that maybe hasn’t been called in previous games,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who examined the previous work of Brad Meier and Dean Morton and figured special teams would be important.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play in traffic

'“He’s just good to talk to,” Peters said. “Some guys in the room can’t really relate to how I prepare. The only guy really is Adam Mair that I talk to about fighting.”' … [Read more...] about Ray&#8217s advice packs punch

'After his playing days, he became the chief color analyst for the expansion Buffalo Sabres, and served in that position until retiring from broadcasting in 1982.' … [Read more...] about Patrick E. Hannigan, former Sabres broadcaster

'“He had a great sense of humor,” Wayne Redshaw, who covered the Sabres for decades and is now a member of the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame Committee, said of Hannigan. “We called him ‘Hoolie,’ and Hoolie and Ted Darling were a great match. I thought they really complemented each other. Ted was the voice, but Hoolie knew his hockey. He always … [Read more...] about Former Sabres analyst Hannigan dies at 71

Islanders need to play harder, smarter (Newsday) Buffalo 5, Islanders 3 (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

'Buffalo beat the Islanders for the first time in three meetings this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, NY Islanders 3

'Jason Pominville tied a career-high with three assists while Maxim Afinogenov added two helpers for the Sabres, who have two wins in their last three games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, NY Islanders 3

'Miro Satan earned boos from the sellout crowd at HSBC Arena nearly every time he touched the puck, and even more so when he notched a power play tally to cut Buffalo's lead to two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Find Back Of Net Against Isles; Win 5-3

'"It kept my goal scoring streak alive," said Lydman winding up for the punch line. "I score at least one every season."' … [Read more...] about A joking matter?

'Jason Pominville recorded three assists, Maxim Afinogenov added two helpers and Ales Kotalik chipped in with two points as the Sabres beat the Islanders 5-3 on Wednesday night in rather unsatisfying fashion.' … [Read more...] about Lost focus

'The Sabres were loosey-goosey with the puck again in the early going, but unlike Monday's loss to the Bruins, Ryan Miller saved their bacon with 14 first-period stops.' … [Read more...] about 10 things you should know about the Sabres-Islanders game

AHL announces suspension (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

Islanders face Sabres seeking second straight win (Sportsticker) Islanders return to Buffalo (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'Miller is questionable after hurting his ankle on Bostons fourth goal in the third period of Mondays 4-1 loss to the Bruins. The injury occured as Brandon Bochenski fell down after a hit by Nathan Paetsch, contacting Millers ankle with his skate.' … [Read more...] about Miller Questionable for Wendnesdays night game

'“We’ve been up and down, win a game, lose a game, win a game, lose a game,” goaltender Ryan Miller said after Tuesday’s practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “We’re hovering below .500 right now (13-14-1) and we’re not happy with our position so every game is huge. It starts to wear on your head a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Consistency an everyday concern for Sabres