Archives for 2004

'Jillson will make an undisclosed minor-league salary, far less than the $1.3 million deal he had agreed to with the Sabres in July.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Jillson signs with AHL Rochester

“One of the first things that we noticed about him was his determination and his willingness to go into the traffic areas and corners, and compete for the puck," stated Cunneyworth. … [Read more...] about Vanek Impressive So Far

'That charge does not carry any jail time.' … [Read more...] about Adam Mair In Trouble With The Law In Canada

"I tried out for the Team Canada baseball team when I was 16. I pitched well, but I had to decide between going to London for the junior hockey season or baseball. I chose hockey." … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor takes a Sabres.com Pop Quiz

Rochester has agreed to move its Thursday, November 4th contest against the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks to Friday, November 5th. The move increases the number of games to two in Buffalo, with the final contest on Tuesday, December 28th against the Edmonton Road Runners. The game against the Mighty Ducks is a 7:35 p.m. start and the December contest begins at 7:05 p.m. … [Read more...] about Amerks' November Game Moved to HSBC

'The Sabres coaching and fitness staffs need something to do. The organization did not lay off employees. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff expects to occasionally be on the ice before or after the Amerks' normal practice for specialized drills, administrative assistant coach Jeff Holbrook is expected to provide video analysis of all games, and strength and conditioning … [Read more...] about Amerks put under a microscope

'Pacey said that Mair, 25, was arrested at the scene and charged with the least serious form of assault. Mair was released without having to have a bail hearing. He will now have to abide by probation-like conditions of good behavior until the case is resolved in court.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Adam Mair charged with assault

'The 62-year-old billionaire also owns the Buffalo Sabres NHL hockey team, which he purchased in 2003. He said Monday that he will "continue to get more involved" in the team, but didn't comment further on the team or the current lockout that has kept the teams off the ice. "My role at the Buffalo Sabres is right now enthusiastic and hoping we get … [Read more...] about Golisano stepping down as president, CEO of Paychex

Fighting can’t be staged like that. In order for it to be an effective tool for your hockey team, it has to be spontaneous. It’s almost choreographed now. If they continue to go that route, it’s not long coming until it’s eliminated completely. … [Read more...] about In the Locker Room with Larry Playfair

'"I would say there's a 50-50 chance to go over there and play again."' … [Read more...] about Briere returns from Switzerland

'"I've got some personal issues to attend to here in Buffalo so I had to come back home," Briere said on the phone Monday. "So I signed a two-game contract and played this weekend, hoping to show them some goodwill. We'll talk again later this week and decide whether or not I'll spend the rest of the season there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Briere not sealed and delivered in Switzerland just yet

What was the worst advice you ever received? JB: It would have to be a coach who told me to be narrow minded and focus on just one thing. That really made me miss a lot of things. … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill takes the Quick Quiz

'Many in hockey believe the 6-foot-1, 207-pound Vanek is the most skilled offensive player drafted by Buffalo since Donald Audette in 1989. All that adds up to great pressure. Or does it?' … [Read more...] about Amerks are ready to unveil Vanek

The worst punch was from Tony Twist a few years ago. He hit me in the side of the face and the pressure from the punch pushed my eye up in through my orbital bone. … [Read more...] about Beyond the Boards… Rob Ray

“As good as we feel we will be, most other teams are feeling the same way. The biggest mistake we could make would being too overconfident and I think that would be huge,” he said. … [Read more...] about Working with a Bolstered Lineup