Archives for September 29, 2005

'"He has been as good as his stats," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's probably the most all-around gifted player I've been around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek low-key despite head-turning preseason

'Ray sued the union last December, arguing it was wrong in determining he was not eligible to receive a monthly stipend -- ranging between $5,000 and $10,000 -- during the 10-month labor dispute that wiped out all of last season.' … [Read more...] about Ray reaches settlement with NHLPA

'Defenseman Dmitri Kalinin hurt his groin in practice Thursday and could miss the Buffalo Sabres regular-season opener next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Kalinin hurts groin

'Among the forwards, at least two decisions are coming. The names Ruff mentions most often when discussing the possibilities are Taylor Pyatt, Tim Connolly, Ales Kotalik, Derek Roy, Paul Gaustad and Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Loss doesn't ease Sabres' logjam

'"Why are you still doing it?" I blurted out Wednesday afternoon at HSBC Arena. "There's still something to prove," Hasek said. "There is always something to prove, especially at my age. I feel there is something I can prove to some other people, and to myself."' … [Read more...] about Competition again lures Hasek back

'He sued the union after it informed him in November he had been classified as retired even though he hadn't filed the required paperwork. The union's stance denied him the $5,000 and $10,000 monthly lockout stipends paid to other players. "There's a settlement, and that's nice, too, but the big part was them admitting they were wrong."' … [Read more...] about Ray receives $70,000 settlement in suit

'What is your favorite non-hockey sports team? It used to be the Montreal Expos. Now I follow the ex-Expos, Vladimir Guerrero, Pedro Martinez. There's two teams I like in football - the Colts and the Bills.' … [Read more...] about Facing Off with Buffalo Sabres C Daniel Briere

'Individual tickets for the Buffalo Sabres regular season home game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday October 26 at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY, go on sale this Friday starting at 10:00 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tix Go on Sale Here Friday

Steady as he goes (Ottawa Sun) Hasek solid for Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres rookie real deal (Ottawa Citizen) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Daniel Briere and J.P. Dumont each recorded a goal and an assist for Buffalo, which was outshot 31-25 on the night.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 5, Buffalo 2

'Dominik Hasek, making his second appearence in Buffalo since being traded by the team, made 23 saves in his first full NHL game since December of 2003.' … [Read more...] about Hasek And Senators Beat Sabres 5-2

'"I thought it was a real ggod test", stated Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff following the game. "That (loss) grounds you a little bit and makes you realize that you can't have your lack of discipline or make those types of mistakes against the really good teams, or you'll lose the game". … [Read more...] about Sabres’ legs run out

Amerks begin fusion of prospects (Rochester D&C) Amerks complete day three of training camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage