Archives for February 16, 2007

'"Anytime you get up here at all, it's a great feeling," said Stafford, who has two goals and three assists in 19 games for the Sabres this season. "It's just the first step. You have to take advantage of it, no matter how long it is." "I'm really excited to be up and I really hope that I can help the team win," said MacArthur, … [Read more...] about An Opportunity To Leave A Mark

'"You look around and there have been cases where teams have lost key players and have been better at times," Ruff said. "You get a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of excitement from players that are getting the opportunity to play. I think that's what you're going to see."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal with mounting injuries

'Stafford skated with Thomas Vanek and Derek Roy, a line he's worked with in previous stints with the parent club. MacArthur split time with Daniel Paille alongside Chris Drury and Ales Kotalik. After practice, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said that Maxim Afinogenov's injury required surgery and reiterated that 5-6 weeks is the bare minimum the winger would … [Read more...] about Stafford, MacArthur Join Sabres

'Sabres center Derek Roy is expected to be on hand to sign autographs for a half-hour starting at 6:15 p.m. Faceoff is set for 7. The Sabres mascot, Sabretooth, will also make an appearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Roy visits RIT tonight

'Stafford and MacArthur replace right winger Maxim Afinogenov (out at least six weeks with a broken wrist) and center Jiri Novotny (out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain).' … [Read more...] about Amerks lose Stafford, MacArthur to Sabres

'"Max (Afinogenov) we've lost for a minimum of six weeks," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said after Thursday's game. "He's got a broken scaphoid bone in his wrist. He fell on it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Afinogenov out with broken wrist

'"We'll wait and see and get a medical report on Max and see how far this takes him out," Buffalo General Manager Darcy Regier said. "The interesting circumstance is probably the [salary] cap hanging over us more than anything else right now. It just got a little more complicated."' … [Read more...] about A bad break for Sabres

'Afinogenov's absence is temporary, but Regier stands little chance in finding a viable replacement for Gaustad. The Goose was a different duck, a rare commodity who had both the skill to keep up with his teammates and the toughness to stand up to them. The versatile forward was a bargain at $712,500.' … [Read more...] about Regier needs to spring into action

'"Rolie read a couple of plays where they were just fabulous plays," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who was behind the bench while Roloson was in Buffalo. "I thought we could have had two or three [goals], but he was right there on a couple. . . . He did a nice job tonight of reading where we were moving to."' … [Read more...] about Roloson free of flashbacks in return

'"It was nothing personal with Edmonton," Spacek said. "It's just a little easier out there with the travel and the schedule."' … [Read more...] about Forget us not

'Afinogenov broke a bone in his left wrist, and coach Lindy Ruff said he will be lost for a minimum of six weeks. Novotny reinjured the same left ankle that recently forced him to miss two weeks of action.' … [Read more...] about OT win will cost Sabres

'But eventually, when the Pailles, Jason Pominvilles and Drew Staffords have been tapped, the well has to go dry, right? At some point, logic dictates that the Sabres pool of young talent will have to evaporate, allowing the team’s Cup chances to vanish.' … [Read more...] about Buckle up, the ride&#8217s getting bumpier

'The dollars weren't all that different between the offers from the two clubs but the Sabres were keen and had the travel advantage.' … [Read more...] about Spacek enjoys easier travel in Buffalo

Sabre-Rattlers (Edmonton Journal) Spacek enjoys easier travel in Buffalo (Edmonton Journal) For the love of Gretzky, get some perspective on life (Edmonton Journal) Oil Spills (Edmonton Journal) Oilers at Sabres (Edmonton Journal) It's a point taken (Edmonton Sun) Waiting for a hero (Edmonton Sun) Forget us not (Edmonton Sun) Oilers drop OT decision to Sabres … [Read more...] about Friday’s Edmonton Coverage

'Briere scored on a 2-on-1 break and at the end of a long shift. Getting a pass from Jochen Hecht inside the Oilers zone, Briere patiently waited for defender Toby Petersen to slide past him. Then, stepping into the middle, Briere lifted a shot beating Dwayne Roloson over the right shoulder.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Edmonton 1, OT