Max effort eludes Sabres
Adversity, the Buffalo Sabres said, will be handled differently this season. The days of pitying themselves during tough times, which led to even rougher stretches, are over. In their place will be a team that stands up to difficulties and promptly smacks them away. (Updated: 10/23/09 10:18 PM )
Myers scores, Sabres beat Isles, 6-3
You get the sense Lindy Ruff is already tired of talking about Tyler Myers. Day after day, someone asks the Buffalo Sabres coach about his rookie defenseman. Ruff lets out a little sigh, makes a remark along the lines of, "As I said yesterday," then praises the 19-year-old. (Updated: 10/17/09 12:06 AM )
Sabres' Kaleta makes Coyotes lose their cool
Patrick Kaleta didn't score the game-winning goal. He wasn't on the ice when it went in the
net. His entire stat line was unremarkable. (Updated: 10/09/09 12:27 PM )
Canadiens win in overtime, spoiling Sabres' opener
The checklist definitely had a Blue and Gold tint. Shots? Advantage, Buffalo Sabres. Scoring chances? Buffalo again. Special teams? Yup, stay with the Sabres. (Updated: 10/09/09 10:43 AM )
Sabres score seven in preseason finale
TORONTO — The Buffalo Sabres closed the preseason in exciting fashion Sunday night, rallying for a 7-6 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. (Updated: 09/30/09 12:53 PM )
Canadiens rally past Sabres
MONTREAL — Hopefully, Saturday night wasn't a preview of things to come when the
Buffalo Sabres open the regular season against the Montreal Canadiens. (Updated: 10/06/09 3:51 PM )
Sabres will see more of Lalime
Patrick Lalime didn't get much action at his end during the Buffalo Sabres' preseason opener Thursday. But things won't be that way all season because the Olympics create a compacted schedule with far fewer off nights. (Updated: 10/06/09 3:50 PM )
Lalime sharp in Sabres' win
WASHINGTON — Drew Stafford and Patrick Kaleta scored just 11 seconds apart in the second period and the Buffalo Sabres notched their second preseason victory, a 2-1 triumph over the Washington Capitals in the Verizon Center. (Updated: 10/06/09 3:51 PM )
Miller preserves Sabres' victory
DETROIT — The Buffalo Sabres' regular-season opener is still two weeks away, but it's already Miller time. (Updated: 10/06/09 3:51 PM )
Sabres' season concludes with hollow victory
Questions, concerns and anger will swirl around Sabreland for the next six months. Things should be especially bitter during
the next nine weeks as 16 other teams compete for the Stanley Cup. (Updated: 04/11/09 10:58 PM )
Sabres stay alive with Toronto victory
TORONTO — The Buffalo Sabres exited Air Canada Centre still alive in the playoff race, still breathing
in hope. There's no chance to exhale. (Updated: 04/09/09 1:28 AM )
Sabres' playoff chances circle the drain
There was a sense of hope Monday morning in HSBC Arena. The Buffalo Sabres talked of closing the season with a four-game
winning streak, spoke of how they could put pressure on the teams they were chasing for the
final playoff spot. (Updated: 04/07/09 12:17 AM )
Sabres squander chance to move closer to playoff spot
It shouldn't take the "resting" of the franchise player to motivate a team at any time of year. It certainly shouldn't happen in the closing days of the season, with a shot at the
playoffs having suddenly reappeared. (Updated: 04/04/09 11:28 PM )
OT win keeps Sabres in playoff mix
WASHINGTON — A giveaway in overtime by a player with two goals ruined the Buffalo Sabres' night Wednesday in
Atlanta. In a bizarre bit of Groundhog Day hockey, it was the same scenario Friday night in
the Verizon Center. (Updated: 04/03/09 11:32 PM )
Lydman helps Sabres catch a break
MONTREAL — It's a good thing Lindy Ruff has a long memory. Otherwise, the Buffalo Sabres might be six points out of a playoff spot instead
of four. (Updated: 03/28/09 11:58 PM )
Sabres withstand Leafs' rally
This is the part of the NHL season when hyperbole becomes more common than a power play. Every game is a huge game. Every encounter takes on make-or-break status. (Updated: 03/28/09 12:36 AM )
Passion's back in play for Sabres
Passion is all Buffalo fans want. They care if their teams win or lose, of course, but as long
as the players are putting forth an honest effort and show passion for the game and each
other, Western New Yorkers will respond. (Updated: 03/26/09 1:23 PM )
The beat goes on for Sabres
NEW YORK — A lot of people call it beating a dead horse. Many say it's in the past, just let it die. (Updated: 03/21/09 10:53 PM )
Sabres' slide won't stop
One win in six games. Down the stretch. With the playoffs on the line. (Updated: 03/21/09 3:05 PM )
Sabres squander lead, lose in shootout
There are tough losses and then there is what happened Saturday night in HSBC Arena. (Updated: 03/15/09 12:47 AM )
Sabres drop another to Senators
OTTAWA — Come on, Buffalo fans couldn't really expect two earth-shaking developments in one day, could they? (Updated: 03/07/09 11:47 PM )
Sabres finally start a streak
It's been a wild month in Sabreland. The franchise goaltender got hurt. The offense disappeared. The penalty killing went
with it, then came back as fine as ever. A playoff position seemed secure, then looked far
from locked up, now appears imminent again. (Updated: 03/07/09 12:24 AM )
Sabres, Lalime scorch Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres spent a dizzying day dealing with all sorts of trade rumors, a few actual
deals and a media horde coach Lindy Ruff called "a circus" after the morning skate. The
Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, were one of the NHL's quietest teams at the trade deadline and
hit the HSBC Arena ice on a four-game winning streak. (Updated: 03/05/09 10:12 AM )
Sabres come away from Long Island empty-handed
UNIONDALE — It's kind to say there are no easy games in the NHL. Anyone can beat anyone, the politically correct
saying goes. (Updated: 03/02/09 3:34 PM )
Error apparent in Sabres' loss
Perfection isn't just something the Buffalo Sabres want. With their top two players injured, it's something they need.
Mistakes are going to be magnified, and errors are going to cost them games. (Updated: 02/25/09 8:18 AM )
Sabres' playoff push takes hit with injury to Miller
Ryan Miller, dressed impeccably in his suit, nonetheless looked out of sorts. He was missing a sock and a shoe, and it was
immediately obvious the Buffalo Sabres would be missing their franchise goaltender. (Updated: 02/21/09 11:45 PM )
Sabres fall to Flyers
PHILADELPHIA -- Jaroslav Spacek had the first two-goal game by a Buffalo defenseman in more
than 16 months and couldn't enjoy it. The Sabres three times wiped out deficits to tie the
game and the offense generated 42 shots on goal in a hostile road environment. (Updated: 02/20/09 8:06 AM )
Miller displays net worth to Sabres
TORONTO — The importance of goaltending can't be overstated. Yet another example of why played out Tuesday. (Updated: 02/18/09 7:39 AM )
Sabres not at their Sunday best
And on the seventh day, they rested. (Updated: 02/15/09 10:51 PM )
Sabres provide a temporary reprieve
The Buffalo Sabres wanted to
provide a break from the harsh realities of life, give a grieving and shocked community a few
hours to gather together in a place of fun rather than a place of mourning. (Updated: 02/14/09 12:05 AM )