Archives for January 2008

'The overtime was wide open with both teams skating up and down the ice freely but they would head to a shootout. The shootout would go six shooters aside with Thomas Vanek scoring the only goal for the Sabres. Dean McAmmond would score to take the lead in the shootout, with Martin Gerber stopping Jochen Hecht for the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall Again In Shootout

'Clarke MacArthur deserves a full-time spot on the Sabres' roster. He was the Sabres' best and most dangerous player yet again tonight. MacArthur, who was selected to the AHL All-Star Game for the second straight season, clearly has nothing more to learn or prove in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Can’t buy a win

… [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'NHL has regressed to the pre-lockout, prehistoric style of hockey where clutch, grab and interference is allowed once again. The regression back to the old-rules has hurt the teams with the speed. The Sabres haven't found a way to get free from all the holding, clutching, interference, trap and other zone defenses.' … [Read more...] about What’s the real reason behind the Sabres demise?

'“I have confidence [Thibault] will give us a real solid effort,” Ruff said after Wednesday’s practice in Scotiabank Place. “Coming in and mopping up is not an easy thing to do. He made some big saves in the Ottawa game to allow us to tie it up. I have confidence he can put together a big game and give us a chance to win.”' … [Read more...] about Thibault getting rare starting nod

'“Doctors talked to doctors and they weren’t confident enough the chest has healed to be able to play,” Numminen said when reached at his home late Wednesday afternoon. “So it’s really about the chest. The heart thing is great and doing well. There’s just a scar from the chest. It’s something I didn’t expect but we have to … [Read more...] about Numminen&#8217s return for season in doubt

Senators Game Day I (Ottawa Citizen) Senators Gameday II (Ottawa Sun) Sabres hope to hault seven-game slide (Sportsticker) Senators remain wary of Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

MacArthur named to AHL Canadian All-Star team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I had an assumption that being such an important figure in the sports world he wouldn’t really want four every day common hockey fans sitting with him. But he didn’t seem concerned. When we introduced ourselves, he was very personable,” Warner said. “He answered any questions we had about the preparation and the game itself. He was a great … [Read more...] about A meeting with the Commissioner

'Vanek, Thomas: Yikes. Where to begin?' … [Read more...] about After 41 Games: Sabres' First-half Report Card

'Stressing that his heart is fine, Numminen told The Associated Press on Wednesday that doctors said he'll require more time off to allow his sternum to heal. Numminen learned the news Tuesday after Sabres doctors consulted with doctors at the Cleveland Clinic, where the player had the operation in September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Numminen likely out for season while still recovering from heart surgery

'Regier says that Sabre doctors are just concerned with Numminen playing hockey before his heart is ready. Numminen will talk with the team when they return from their current road trip.' … [Read more...] about Numminen Back In Buffalo

'“I’m disappointed in losing another shootout,” said Miller, who fell to 1-3 this season. “Personally, I’m just [very angry] that the last [two] I’ve been in I’ve let in two out of three shots and cost us an opportunity to at least tie it up or win."' … [Read more...] about Rally brings no relief to Sabres

'“I still like the contact part of the game, and hopefully I can bring that to the team while I’m here,” Kaleta said.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta checks into Buffalo&#8217s lineup

'“Even with the beautiful pregame sight & songs, it still pained me that our own national anthem was neglected despite having two U.S. teams playing each other,” someone wrote under the pen name Michelle. “Why the omission?”' … [Read more...] about Ice Bowl without national anthem strikes sour note with hockey fans