Archives for October 25, 2005

'"You'd like to see him score, but at the same time he's still providing offense," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I don't want Thomas' work ethic to fall off. But I also don't want him to just become an individual player, where he doesn't use his teammates and just worries about scoring himself."' … [Read more...] about Vanek hoping old hangout provides big lift

'Maybe Hecht summed up Briere best. "Danny is typical of the type of team were putting together here in Buffalo," Hecht said. "He is hard working and gives everything he has on the ice. He is respected both on and off the ice by teammates. It's going to be up to the rest of us to follow his lead."' … [Read more...] about Sabres eager to follow Briere's lead

'Now that's not to say they're only going to lose 10-12 games the rest of the year, of course, but it does a lot for their own egos and creates a lot more interest in the community for hockey as the league battles back. It could have been a diasterous lockout, but because I believe that every team has been helped financially, I don't think it could be when … [Read more...] about Heart-warming aspects to new Sabres season

'"Last season gave me the opportunity to work on some things," Miller said. "But it also gave me a chance to work with a team all season toward a common goal. Your goals at the AHL are usually to make the NHL instead of focusing on the team goals. But last year I was able to focus on the Rochester team goals and I think that helped me. I wasn't thinking … [Read more...] about Rookie goaltender Miller helps Sabres to fast start