2006-07 Buffalo Sabres season

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The Buffalo Sabres 2006-07 Season began with controversy, as the team changed their whole look, reverting back to the blue and gold they wore prior to the past decade. The controversy was because of the logo. This new logo resembled to many a slug, or a wig. There were strong efforts to prevent the team from wearing this new jersey, although none were successful. The Sabres continued to wear this jersey throughout the start of the year, and were very successful, tying an NHL record by winning their first 10 games to start the season. They picked up at least a point in every game until exactly one month into the season, when they lost on November 4, 2006 to Toronto by a score of 4-1. It wasn't until two weeks later, on November 18 to Ottawa 4-1, that Buffalo lost their first road game of the year. Officially two months into the season, and the Sabres have picked up at least a point in all but four games. Picked by many before the year to take the Eastern Conference, the Buffalo Sabres have, two months into the season, behind stellar goaltending by Martin Biron and Ryan Miller, lived up to those expectations.

[edit] Regular season

[edit] Season standings

Northeast Division GP W L OTL PTS GF GA
Buffalo Sabres 30 23 5 2 48 124 89
Montreal Canadiens 30 17 8 5 39 91 84
Toronto Maple Leafs 32 14 13 5 33 100 109
Ottawa Senators 32 16 15 1 33 108 92
Boston Bruins 28 14 12 2 30 81 98

As of December 12. For current standings, see 2006-07 NHL season

[edit] Game log

[edit] October

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts
1 October 4 Buffalo 3 - 2 Carolina SO Miller 18,840 1-0-0 2
2 October 6 Montreal 4 - 5 Buffalo SO Miller 18,690 2-0-0 4
3 October 7 Buffalo 4 - 3 Ottawa Biron 19,202 3-0-0 6
4 October 13 Buffalo 3 - 2 Detroit SO Miller 20,066 4-0-0 8
5 October 14 NY Rangers 4 - 7 Buffalo Miller 18,690 5-0-0 10
6 October 17 Philadelphia 1 - 9 Buffalo Miller 18,690 6-0-0 12
7 October 20 Carolina 4 - 5 Buffalo Miller 18,690 7-0-0 14
8 October 21 Buffalo 6 - 2 Boston Biron 14,382 8-0-0 16
9 October 23 Buffalo 4 - 1 Montreal Miller 21,273 9-0-0 18
10 October 26 Buffalo 3 - 0 NY Islanders Miller 8,861 10-0-0 20
11 October 28 Atlanta 5 - 4 Buffalo SO Miller 18,690 10-0-1 21

[edit] November

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts
12 November 2 Buffalo 5 - 4 Boston SO Miller 12,547 11-0-1 23
13 November 4 Toronto 4 - 1 Buffalo Miller 18,690 11-1-1 23
14 November 5 Buffalo 4 - 3 NY Rangers OT Biron 18,200 12-1-1 25
15 November 10 Florida 4 - 5 Buffalo OT Biron 18,690 13-1-1 27
16 November 11 Buffalo 5 - 4 Philadelphia OT Biron 19,633 14-1-1 29
17 November 13 Buffalo 7 - 4 Carolina Biron 14,387 15-1-1 31
18 November 15 Ottawa 4 - 2 Buffalo Biron 18,690 15-2-1 31
19 November 17 Pittsburgh 2 - 4 Buffalo Biron 18,690 16-2-1 33
20 November 18 Buffalo 1 - 4 Ottawa Miller 19,770 16-3-1 33
21 November 20 Tampa Bay 2 - 7 Buffalo Miller 18,690 17-3-1 35
22 November 22 Toronto 4 - 7 Buffalo Miller 18,690 18-3-1 37
23 November 24 Montreal 2 - 1 Buffalo OT Miller 18,690 18-3-2 38
24 November 26 Buffalo 3 - 2 NY Rangers OT Miller 18,200 19-3-2 40

[edit] December

# Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts
25 December 1 NY Rangers 3 - 4 Buffalo SO Miller 18,690 20-3-2 42
26 December 2 Buffalo 4 - 7 Washington Biron 17,162 20-4-2 42
27 December 5 Buffalo 4 - 1 Tampa Bay Miller 20,025 21-4-2 44
28 December 7 Buffalo 1 - 3 Florida Miller 15,385 21-5-2 44
29 December 9 Buffalo 3 - 2 Montreal SO Miller 21,273 22-5-2 46
30 December 12 Buffalo 3 - 2 New Jersey Miller N/A 23-5-2 48
  • Green background indicates win.
  • Red background indicates regulation loss.
  • White background indicates overtime/shootout loss.

[edit] Upcoming Games

# Date Visitor Record Home Record Previous Meeting
31 December 14 Florida 10-17-6 (26 Pts) Buffalo 23-5-2 (46 Pts) Dec. 7: 3-1 L
32 December 16 Ottawa 16-15-1 (33 Pts) Buffalo 23-5-2 (46 Pts) Nov. 18: 4-1 L
33 December 19 Montreal 17-8-5 (39 Pts) Buffalo 23-5-2 (46 Pts) Dec. 9: 3-2 W
34 December 21 Buffalo 23-5-2 (48 Pts) Nashville 19-8-3 (41 Pts) First Meeting
35 December 23 Buffalo 23-5-2 (48 Pts) St. Louis 7-18-4 (18 Pts) First Meeting
  • Bold text indicates Buffalo Sabres' opponent's record. Opponent records as of December 12.

[edit] Transactions

[edit] Free Agents Acquired

Player Former Team
D Jaroslav Spacek Edmonton Oilers

[edit] Free Agents Lost

Player Current Team
D Jay McKee St. Louis Blues
F Mike Grier San Jose Sharks
D Doug Janik Tampa Bay Lightning
G Michael Leighton Anaheim Ducks
D Rory Fitzpatrick Vancouver Canucks
F J.P. Dumont Nashville Predators

[edit] Draft Picks

Buffalo's picks at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, British Columbia.[1] The Sabres had the 24th overall draft pick for their success in the 2005-06 NHL season.

Round # Player Nationality NHL Team College/Junior/Club Team (League)
1 24 Dennis Persson (D) Flag of Sweden Sweden Buffalo Sabres VIK Västerås HK (Allsvenskan)
2 57 Mike Weber (D) Flag of United States United States Buffalo Sabres Windsor (OHL)

[edit] External Links

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ 2006 NHL Entry Draft Results nhl.com - accessed December 9, 2006


2006-07 NHL season by team

Atlantic: New Jersey • NY Islanders • NY Rangers • Philadelphia • Pittsburgh
Northeast: Boston • Buffalo • Montreal • Ottawa • Toronto
Southeast: Atlanta • Carolina • Florida • Tampa Bay • Washington

Central: Chicago • Columbus • Detroit • Nashville • St. Louis
Northwest: Calgary • Colorado • Edmonton • Minnesota • Vancouver
Pacific: Anaheim • Dallas • Los Angeles • Phoenix • San Jose

2006 NHL Entry Draft • 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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