Archives for September 20, 2006

'Still it’s the preseason and the point is really to try to find players for the final roster so I really have a lot of trouble getting upset over a preseason win. It truly is a case of evaluating talent, looking to fill starting spots and assessing the depth of the organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Columbus 4-1

'It may have just been a letter on his jersey, but being named an alternate captain symbolized a coming-of-age for a player that fans have watched mature through the years.' … [Read more...] about A meaningful letter

'The Buffalo Sabres stumbled on the penalty kill, giving up three power-play goals as the Columbus Blue Jackets took a 4-1 preseason win Tuesday night in Nationwide Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get overpowered

'Peters trimmed more than 20 pounds from his 6-foot-4 frame in hopes he can make a bigger impact than mere fisticuffs. He came into training camp last week at 227 pounds, the lightest he has been in four years.' … [Read more...] about Peters' goal: drop pounds, add minutes

Fedorov’s shoulder injury dampens win (Columbus Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage

Florida Panthers assign Dustin Johner to Rochester (Amerks.com) Amerks hire Peter Bureaux as Equipment Manager (Amerks.com) Amerks GM Jody Gagae to talk to John DiTullio Wednesday on WHTK 1280-AM (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'From a distance, the new logo on the chest resembles a buffalo's head erupting from two bananas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look sharp again

'"It stung all summer," Briere said. "The tough part was realizing we were a period away, with the lead, from playing for the Stanley Cup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Briere eager for Cup quest

'"I just tried to work hard and play sound defensively."' … [Read more...] about Paetsch continues to progress

'The Columbus Blue Jackets took advantage of power plays, scoring three times with the man advantage on their way to a 4-1 preseason win over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Powerplay Sinks Sabres In Columbus

'Buffalo outshot Columbus 41-26.' … [Read more...] about Columbus 4, Buffalo 1

'Jochen Hecht scored the lone goal for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Columbus 4, Buffalo 1