Archives for September 2005

'What matters for now is that the Sabres are back, that we won't have to endure another hockeyless winter. Training camp is under way, the sights and sounds more comforting than I'd ever imagined.' … [Read more...] about Nice to hear sights, sounds of hockey

'Sabres players are trekking through the dressing rooms and corridors in gray T-shirts with slogans invented by the coaching staff. The back of the shirts are emblazoned with either "Heart and Desire" or "Demand and Deliver." "It's an example for how we have to play and the attitude that we have to have," Ruff said. " "Heart and … [Read more...] about It's business as usual on the ice

Amerks Town Hall Meeting ushers in 50th anniversary (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'In fading from the playoff picture in recent years, the Sabres have taken on what is perhaps an unfair image. They're regarded as all defense and no offense, yet they were 10th in the 30-team league in scoring in 2003-04, the last season the NHL played.' … [Read more...] about Skating off the rust

'If you get to the Marina this week you'll see the teams scrimmage with the new rules. There was a steady parade to the penalty box.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Are Finally On The Ice

'It's the same old song and dance at the Sabres training camp this season...'. … [Read more...] about Battling for position

'As for Biron? "It's my job," he said. "That's the way I want it."' … [Read more...] about Three-way goalie competition marks start of Sabres camp

'"We drafted him because he is a smart hockey player," said Jim Benning, Buffalo's director of amateur scouting. Benning played for the Winter Hawks from 1979-81 and spent nine years as an NHL defenseman for Toronto and Vancouver. "Hockey sense is something that can't be taught," Benning said. "You can get stronger or develop a harder … [Read more...] about Hawks' Funk gets taste of life in NHL

'The Sabres enter camp with 13 established NHL forwards and a few prospects who might be ready to make their marks. Right now, the numbers add up to a surplus of skaters deserving of a big-league roster spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' roster looks crowded up front

'Satan's style rubbed many of his former teammates the wrong way, and he often clashed with coach Lindy Ruff. "His (player-coach) relationship ran into some stale points," said Sabres center Chris Drury, "and I think it was best for everybody that he got a fresh start."' … [Read more...] about Players seem happy Satan's moved on

'"We have to get back on the ice and show people that (2003-04) wasn't a fluke, and we really do have a good team and a team that can do some damage", said Daniel Briere, who served as captain for February during the 2003-2004 season. "We have players that can step-up and maybe take a better offensive lead to this team."' … [Read more...] about Offense ready to roll

'“My job isn’t finished. Every year I know I have to prove myself,” Peters said Monday morning after a vigorous fitness skating drill as the Sabres opened training camp at HSBC Arena. “I want to be here for a long time. I want to make Buffalo my home some day and become like Rob Ray, who had a long stint and was counted on to protect his teammates … [Read more...] about Peters polishing his game

'The most intriguing part of this training camp will be what happens to the Sabres’ three goaltenders, Ryan Miller, Martin Biron, and Mika Noronen. One of the three will finally get the boot out of Buffalo, with an uncertain return. The Sabres currently hold the rights of only two goaltending prospects, Michal Valent, who remains in Europe and Adam Dennis, who turns … [Read more...] about Sabres training camp preview

'"Miro's the type of guy who waits around a lot, finds the hole in the high slot for a big shot," Briere said. "We have players, you look at myself and Chris Drury ... we're the type of players that when we have a hole, we take it to the net."' … [Read more...] about Satan gone and forgotten by Sabres teammates

'Chris Drury and Daniel Briere are thrilled to be rid of Miroslav Satan. Drury says Satan needed a change and they needed a change from him too.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Are Finally Back