Archives for November 2006

'Connolly's return is uncertain because he is still experiencing the effects of a concussion sustained in Game 2 of Buffalo's second-round playoff series against Ottawa in May. Connolly has not yet been cleared to skate, raising fears he could miss at least the first half of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place C Connolly on long-term IR

'Seriously, other than some replies of “Let’s go Buffalo” to enemy chants of “Go Leafs go,” what makes this a rivalry at all?' … [Read more...] about No hard feelings?

'But if one more player gets dinged, warning bells will ring. Salary-cap restraints and sharing their minor-league affiliate have thinned the Sabres' defensive depth. Another injury, and the next player to join the lineup will be a 20-year-old who wasn't paid to play hockey until a few weeks ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres a hit away from thin blue line

'The team has launched "My Sabres Replay" at Sabres.com, allowing season-ticket holders to try to sell any tickets they can't use. In addition to giving the preferred customers a convenient place to sell, the program also gives them - and the team - the opportunity to make a few dollars in today's hot market.' … [Read more...] about Team opens a ticket resale site

'With Henrik Tallinder out for 1-2 months, the Sabres needed to clear salary cap room to call up a replacement. They did that by placing concussed center Tim Connolly on long-term injured reserve, which clears up nearly $2 million in cap room, leaving Buffalo $2.805 million under the cap.' … [Read more...] about Connolly On Long-term Injured Reserve

Doing more with less in AHL (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage