Archives for September 2005

'Already, you can sense the Sabres' chemistry changing for the better.' … [Read more...] about Drury embraces leader's role

'"I'm not a doctor, but he's looking at 20 to 30 stitches," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Dumont OK after scary fall

'"I'm just going to have to play good hockey and not worry about these things," Miller said, "or else it's going to turn into a soap opera."' … [Read more...] about All three of these goalies are keepers

'MSG Networks will broadcast 74 regular season games and one preseason game including 40 of the 41 road contests.' … [Read more...] about Broadcast schedule announced

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced ticket information for the team's open practice on Friday, September 23 at Thomas Creek Ice Arena in Fairport, NY from 6-9 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Thomas Creek Practice

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced ticket information for the team’s open practice on Friday, September 23, at Thomas Creek Ice Arena in Fairport, NY, from 6-9 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres To Train In Rochester

'Regier said Paille’s development last season was so swift the organization has re-evaluated where the hard-working winger fits into their plans. “We mapped out a certain length of time we felt he might need to develop before he played in the NHL, but based on the second half, that time has been shortened in my view,” Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Paille making strides with Sabres

'"He was noticed," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He ran over a few bodies. He knocked Fitzpatrick down a couple times."' … [Read more...] about Sabres check out the local kid

'"It's based on what they've brought to our team: their leadership; work ethic on and off the ice; the respect of their teammates," Ruff said. "We're going to alternate night to night, and if they're not a "C' they'll be an "A'."' … [Read more...] about Co-captains: Drury, Briere

'"I took a few hard hits over there and everything was fine," said Connolly, a centerman drafted fifth overall in 1999 by the New York Islanders. "I got to play a lot; 25-30 minutes a game."' … [Read more...] about Talented forwards ready to star

'"During the lockout, I got some other chances to play in Russia", stated Afinogenov. "I chose to come back to Buffalo because I wanted to play in the NHL". … [Read more...] about Glad to be back

'The 'C' will not be rotated based upon performance as it was during 2003-04.' … [Read more...] about Captains named today

'The Sabres have not had a full-time captain since the team traded Stu Barnes to Dallas in March 2003.' … [Read more...] about Briere, Drury named Sabres co-captains

'Both players wore the "C" during the 2003-04 season as Ruff rotated the captaincy on a monthly basis.' … [Read more...] about Briere And Drury Named Co-captains

'"There's still the hockey mentality that if you want to go after our skill guys, we will take an extra two minutes and you will pay a price for it," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday in HSBC Arena following the first scrimmage of training camp. "That's just the law of the land, and I don't see that changing."' … [Read more...] about Fighters still prized