'While we're waiting for it to become official that Pennsylvania billionaire Terry Pegula has purchased the Sabres from Tom Golisano - a move that Sabres fans should be excited about based on what we know about Pegula's Buffalo ties and love of hockey (and oh yeah, MONEY) - we're left with the more unhappy prospect of realizing that the current team will need nothing short of a … [Read more...] about Sabres New Owner Won’t Stand Still
Archives for January 5, 2011
Ennis, Sabres get short end of the stick
'Ennis' stick got in the way of a sure-fire go-ahead goal late in regulation, then it flipped up and caught Colorado's Ryan Wilson in the face during overtime. Ennis could just sit in the penalty box and watch as the Avalanche scored on the man-advantage to deal the Sabres a 4-3 setback.' … [Read more...] about Ennis, Sabres get short end of the stick
Enforcer McCormick returns to familiar turf
'"Cody's filled his role really to a tee. When we've needed the added toughness, he's supplied it," Ruff said. "In Cody's case, he's been able to respond to the right situations. There hasn't been any staged fights, all of them have been for teammates, and I think that's all you can ask."' … [Read more...] about Enforcer McCormick returns to familiar turf
Wednesday's Colorado Coverage
Avs defeat Sabres 4-3 in final minute of overtime (Denver Post) Former Av McCormick returns with Sabres (Denver Post) Photo gallery (Denver Post) Winnik Fuels Avalanche Win (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Colorado Coverage
Avs snap 2-game skid with 4-3 OT win over Sabres
'“It might be one of the most bizarre breaks you can get--hit your own stick to stop it from going in the net,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Avs snap 2-game skid with 4-3 OT win over Sabres
Colorado 4, Buffalo 3 (OT)
'"I thought we came out great in the beginning of the third period with two big goals," said Buffalo forward Luke Adam. "They got one obviously. The chances are there, we had that open net and we had a chance in overtime -- we just have to capitalize on our chances."' … [Read more...] about Colorado 4, Buffalo 3 (OT)
Avalanche Outlast Sabres 4-3 in OT
'Buffalo had a few chances to regain the lead, most notably late in the final frame when Tyler Ennis' stick accidently got in the way of a Luke Adam chance. Adam, facing nothing but net, shoveled the puck past Budaj, but it bounced off Ennis' stick and never completely crossed the goal line, according to the off-ice official.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche Outlast Sabres 4-3 in OT