Archives for February 2008

Rampage lose in shootout (San Antonio Express News) Rampage drop heartbreaker to Rochester in shootout, 3-2 (SARampage.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I realize what the issue is. I think I realize how important that organization is to the Buffalo area," Golisano told The Associated Press. "And I'll say the same thing I've said before: If the situation arises, I would do what I can to try to keep the team in the area."' … [Read more...] about Golisano still interested in buying Bills to keep them in Buffalo

'"Do I think we would like to have a better record this year? Sure I would," he added. "The fact of the matter is, this team is young and it's doing very well as far as I'm concerned. ... With the great potential this team has, we think they're going to be a stalwart in the league for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres owner confident of rebound

'Connolly said after practice Saturday that he expects to be in the lineup Sunday when Buffalo hosts Florida. Diagnosed with bone spurs in his hip, Connolly will have to play with pain and will eventually require surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly expected to play Sunday against Florida

'When Miller is good, like he was in the first and much of the third periods on Friday, the Sabres are still a dangerous side. Buffalo had no business heading to the locker room at the first intermission with the lead.' … [Read more...] about Miller deserved more help, and milestone

'“We kind of were scared to play,” defenseman Jaroslav Spacek said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres folded in thirds

'“I’m not real happy right now. It’s just unacceptable,” Miller said after the stunning 3-2 loss in HSBC Arena. “We’re not letting ourselves off the hook on this one. We said it was a playoff-style game and we gave up a lead in the third period. That’s unacceptable.”' … [Read more...] about Miller upset by Friday&#8217s happenings

'"It was a playoff-style game and we gave up a two-goal lead in the third period; it's unacceptable," Miller said. "I don't have to coat it; that's exactly what's going on. I don't know what happened, but if we don't have the legs for it, we have to have the brains for it. We have to be better. We had one shot on goal; it's … [Read more...] about Sabres squander lead, lose ground on Bruins

'Stafford laid on the ice while play continued, then hobbled back to the bench. He headed immediately to the Sabres locker room. Stafford re-injured the ankle that forced him to miss a game against Atlanta.' … [Read more...] about Chara ends Stafford&#8217s night with a cross-check

Murray's wait is finally over (Boston Globe) Muzz back in biz (Boston Herald) Photo gallery (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'Playing their third game in four nights, the Sabres ran out of gas, particularly in the third period, when they were outshot 17-1. Their one and only shot came with 2:45 left when Ales Kotalik's weak shot from the right circle was easily stopped by Auld.' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 2, SO

'"I wouldn't call it full-blown negotiations, we're just keeping the lines of communication open to see where it goes," Regier told The Associated Press during the first intermission of Buffalo's home game against Boston. "We've had conversations. We never really stopped."' … [Read more...] about Sabres still attempting to restart contract talks with D Campbell

'"We had a couple turnovers and (Chara) scored right away," Spacek said. "We were kind of tight. Give them credit, they played well in the whole third period, even overtime."' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'The Bruins finally got on the board less than a minute into the third period as a screened shot from the point by Zdeno Chara snuck through traffic to make it 2-1. With less than four minutes remaining Marco Sturm scored on a break to tie the game 2-2 sending it to overtime. The Sabres were dominated in the third period being out shot 17-1 and losing the two goal … [Read more...] about Sabres Blow Two Goal Lead; Fall In Shootout

'The Bruins dominated the third period by outshooting the Sabres 17-1. Miller needed to stand on his head to keep the Sabres in the game.' … [Read more...] about Blown opportunity