Archives for February 2008

'"I especially want to thank the nursing and medical staff at Buffalo General Hospital -- they have been by my side every step of the way. Jessica (his wife) and I thank everyone for respecting our privacy and we both look forward to returning to Florida soon."' … [Read more...] about Zednik thanks supporters

'Ryan Miller is the backbone of this franchise. His 2.38 GAA and .915 SV% are career bests. His stellar play this campaign kept the team out of the Eastern Conference basement. While a proven netminder during the regular season, Miller excels in the post season. He has 20 post season victories in his young career with a 2.40 GGA. Miller is an UFA after next season. Signing … [Read more...] about Which core players are vital to the Sabres’ future?

'“He asked if he could eat chicken wings,” Dr. Sonya Noor said. “So we let him.”' … [Read more...] about Zednik wings it

'“You’d like to think that he’ll inspire other local players to get hope, hold hope and maintain it,” Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. “I think only someone who grew up in this area and played local hockey can understand what it means. I would imagine it’s pretty special.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta sees the light

Collins reassigned to Rochester (Amerks.com) Total from Amerks' ineer for CF to be posted today (Amerks.com) Meyer, Zagrapan featured in AHL's Top Prospects card set (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'This team as currently constructed is good enough to make the playoff. If they continue to match the intensity they have shown over the last 10 games, they may even contend for a high seed, although the Northeast Division crown is likely out of reach. As we have seen in recent weeks, they can defeat anyone at anytime.' … [Read more...] about Why were the Sabres struggling earlier this season?

'“We’ve been playing better defense in the last few weeks, and that definitely helps me,” Miller said. “I’m not going to sit here and tell you it’s all about the goalie making saves. Once in a while it is, but it’s all about your defense and how you can read, and it’s all about the forwards helping come back.”' … [Read more...] about Miller energizes Sabres

'Then Ruff came out, after a brutal loss in Phoenix, and took one for the team. Blame me, he said. At the time, it seemed like a noble attempt to deflect criticism from his players -- and maybe from the team’s embattled upper management. They haven’t lost in regulation since.' … [Read more...] about Ruff has his club on the rebound

'He had just one goal in 29 games -- and just three in the last 45 dating to Nov. 1 -- until beating Toronto’s Vesa Toskala for a clutch game-winner with 11:04 to play.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad ends drought in exciting fashion

'"As long as we're winning, you're not that frustrated, but obviously when you're not scoring it feels like there's a weight on your shoulders," said Gaustad, the third-year centerman whose 25 points are a career-high.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut down Maple Leafs

'Call the Sabres what you want -- mismanaged, inexperienced, schizophrenic, and fragile all work -- but to say that they’re underachieving now, when home ice in the first round of the playoffs is becoming a genuine possibility, is to show nothing short of hockey ignorance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sneaking up on rest of league

'With Paul Gaustad’s goal in the third period, the Sabres scored first for the eighth time in their last 10 starts on Wednesday against Toronto. Buffalo is 8-0-2 in that stretch.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo scores first again, keeps streak alive

'"With (the incident) being this close, not even a week (ago)," Pominville said, "it's definitely something you think about. The toughest part was the day of and the day after. You kept seeing it and seeing it on TV. The media talked to us about it. Now, thank God, he's all right and he should recover fully."' … [Read more...] about Win helps put Zednik’s injury in past for Sabres

Leafs not shopping Mats (Toronto Sun) Tucker 'has lost it:' Exec (Toronto Sun) Leafs won't concede games to get top prospect (Toronto Star) Sabres' Miller closes door on the Leafs (National Post) Photo gallery (Sabres.com.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'"It feels good, but the job's not done," said Miller, who registered his third shutout of the season and seventh of his career. "We're excited for the possibility to keep climbing. Our goal isn't eighth or seventh, sixth is the next spot."' … [Read more...] about Miller stops 35 shots in Sabres’ 1-0 win over Maple Leafs