Archives for June 7, 2005

'"These bigger nets create a bigger danger area. The probability of an outside shot going in becomes greater. Now the five guys who have to defend the net have to respect the outside shot and have to move out. The extent to which they move out creates openings on the inside."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' unique balloon nets in use during NHL research camp scrimmage

'Darcy Regier says there's a possibility that NHL teams will start losing some Russian players. Maxim Afinogenov has stated he's serious about staying home to play hockey. Regier says the Russian leagues are offering serious money and have tax advantages over North America. Although Regier seems worried about losing Afinogenov, he said neither the winger nor … [Read more...] about New Rules Tested. Afinogenov Threatens To Bolt

'Due to the extreme popularity of the retro Sabres games that have been broadcast on Channel 13 for the past seven weeks, Adelphia - in conjunction with the Buffalo Sabres - has decided to add five more contests to its line-up of classic games, including the Sabres eruption for nine goals against Boston during the 1992 playoffs and the Mother's Day Miracle.' … [Read more...] about More Classic Games Added

'"We have to make sure the proper ingredients are in place to make people love when they play and love what they watch," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "And in both cases they have to love playing it and watching it more than the other options. Otherwise, it's not going to grow. The role for us is to facilitate those types of things and make … [Read more...] about NHL tries rule changes on for size

'Former Buffalo Sabres player Craig Muni will head the 2005 March of Dimes Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday at Transit Valley Country Club. Muni will join current and former Sabres and other sports celebrities and sportscasters to support the campaign against premature birth.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre joins campaign to aid March of Dimes

'What is his current status? JB: Ezhov played in Russia the entire season and we’ll probably just leave him over there to develop. At some point, we’ll bring him over.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Highlight: Denis Ezhov