Archives for 2004

'Should Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Scott Arniel choose to pursue the vacant head coaching job with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, then Cunneyworth said he’s “absolutely” interested in taking his place on Ruff’s staff. ”It’s a level I eventually want to be at and it would be quite enjoyable,” said Cunneyworth, who has been the … [Read more...] about Cunneyworth could move up

'Defense is an area the Sabres need to address. Six defensemen are about to become restricted free agents while two others will be unrestricted.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres draft needs and recent draft history

'Things couldn’t have gone much better for Paille in his final year of junior hockey. In addition to leading the Storm to the J. Ross Robertson Cup championship and a coveted berth in the Memorial Cup playdowns, Paille was the captain of the Canadian national team that returned home with the silver medal from the World Junior Hockey Championships in Helsinki, … [Read more...] about Welland minor hockey hosting major tribute for Dan Paille

'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jay McKee will address the fourth-grade class taught by Jeff Mochrie at Colden Elementary TODAY, starting at 2 p.m. Mochrie’s class won the School Spirit contest for having the best-decorated classroom. The class will receive autographs as well as other items.' … [Read more...] about McKee To Visit Colden Elementary

'The Buffalo Sabres’ Mike Foligno, who served as team captain from 1989 to 1991, was named one of 11 members for the 2004 class of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Foligno Selected To Greater Buffalo Hall

'Sounds like former Winnipeg Jet and Manitoba Moose forward Scott Arniel has received permission from the Buffalo Sabres to throw his hat in the ring for the Moose head coaching job. A Sabres assistant coach, Arniel is in Buffalo this week, where he planned to talk with Sabres GM Darcy Regier about getting out of the final two years of his contract.' … [Read more...] about Defensive backfield suspect

'Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff will make a special appearance behind the counter at the Tim Hortons location at 9220 Main Street in Clarence, NY, on Wednesday, June 9th, beginning at 11 AM as part of Tim Hortons Camp Day.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff Helps Send Kids to Camp with Tim Hortons

'Arniel, 41, is tied to the Sabres, contractually, for two more seasons. So he'd have to get permission from Buffalo GM Darcy Regier before even putting his name in the hat. But you can be sure he'll ask for that permission, as soon as today and no later than tomorrow, when he's due to fly to Buffalo to meet with Regier, anyway.' … [Read more...] about Arniel perfect choice

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier is no stranger to the unpredictable nature of the NHL Entry Draft, having been involved in numerous drafts during his 20+ year professional hockey administrative career. Under Regier's direction, the Sabres have drafted potential superstars such as winger and Memorial Cup winner Derek Roy, defenseman Dmitri Kalinin and Hobey … [Read more...] about In The Locker Room with… Darcy Regier

'Will Daniel Paille start next season in Rochester? "Well it really depends on a bunch of different things. If he has a tremendous off-season and a great camp you would make those decisions. It always seems advantageous to have a player start (in Rochester). It really depends on how he looks in camp and through preseason."' … [Read more...] about Ruff Talks About Paille

I do not know why it did not work out, he said. Maybe they just did not have the money to spend and they did not want to spend it in that area. I loved Rochester though. I liked all the guys. I...would have loved to have played there. But that is the way it works, I guess. I never got the idea (Buffalo) had much interest in signing me.which is fine. It happens all the time in … [Read more...] about Wideman cut loose by Sabres

'What do you view as the area of yourself or your game that you think needs to improve the most this off-season as you prepare for your first professional season? “I definitely need to work on my shot. I know I have a good shot but the shots the players have today are incredible. When they shoot, you basically can’t see the puck. I know the goalies are good and … [Read more...] about Fan Forum Q&A with Daniel Paille

'"He's a good skater," Ruff said. "He finishes his checks. He's a guy that can play in both ends of the rink. He's a smart player. It is about the way the game is played now, finishing checks and trying to work hard, take the puck to the net, pay the price around the net. When he combines that with playing a good defensive game and scoring the … [Read more...] about Sabres hope Paille is star of Class of '02

'Added coach Lindy Ruff: ''He sums up the way he wants to play. ... He pays the price around the net and combines that with playing a good defensive game, which makes him a hot commodity.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Paille draws comparisons to Peca

'Regier said Wideman put up strong numbers but noted that, at 21, he was competing against younger players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres relinquish rights to two 2002 draft picks