Archives for February 2007

'This past week a freak skate slash to the ankle of Paul Gaustad brought his season to end. For the Sabres the 6’ 5”, 220-pound checking forward is an all too rare physical presence, and his contributions are far more significant to the team than his nine goals would indicate. Goalie Ryan Miller summed up the feelings of many after the Calgary game, saying, … [Read more...] about Are These Guys Still ”Scary Good?”

Reasoner skates to a new tune (Rochester D&C) Game Day (Edmonton Journal) Edmonton (28-25-4) at Buffalo (38-15-4) (AP) Oilers continue critical road trip against Sabres (Sportsticker) Edmonton Oilers (28-25-4) at Buffalo Sabres (38-15-4) (The Sports Network) Oilers visit snowy Buffalo (EdmontonOilers.com) Game # 58: Edmonton @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) Sabres hope to end … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Edmonton Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

MacArthur patiently awaiting his Sabres' opportunity (LetsGoSabres.com) Amerks drop two of three as slump continues (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres would undoubtedly like to pick up an extra defenseman at the deadline as well as physical, fourth-line forward. But with the Sabres tip-toeing on the brink of the NHL Upper Salary Cap Limit, is it even possible?' … [Read more...] about Capology 101

'"When you don't have any additional cap space, you have to look at flexibility," Regier said. "Do you want the extra depth in goal? Do you want to exchange it for an extra defenseman or an extra forward? The thing that has to be respected is that this group that put us in first place, so to the extent that we change it, it's because we believe it's going to make us stronger."' … [Read more...] about Regier Talks Salary Cap, Roster

'"He suffered a small stress fracture just from exercising, so we're probably looking at seven to 10 days off the ice. . . . In Tim's case, you feel sorry for him."' … [Read more...] about Connolly set back by stress fracture

'Nearly 25 percent of the Sabres - coach Lindy Ruff and players Daniel Briere, Brian Campbell, Paul Gaustad and Jason Pominville - have their own radio gig. There are also two Saturday television shows that feature taped interviews with different players each week, "PowerPlay" at 6 p.m. on WNYO-TV and "Face Off" at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 2.' … [Read more...] about Radio listeners, TV fans have Sabres dialed in

'Miller held his first major off-ice event Tuesday night. "Catwalk for Charity" raised money for the Miller's Steadfast Foundation that supports kids fighting serious illnesses. The night featured live music, a live auction during which Miller's mask sold for an amazing $55,000, and a fashion show featuring all of Miller's teammates.' … [Read more...] about Miller and Teammates Make Fashion Statement

'After the NCAA finals, Central Scouting rated him the 3rd best North American Skater and the Hockey News rated him 8th overall prospect. In their 2003 draft preview ICHC quoted several NHL scouts, one of which described him as a "great physical specimen." That scout further stated that "he's got everything. He can skate like the wind and has the … [Read more...] about A puck and a dream

'Ruff said the injury won't stop Connolly from continuing to work on developing his upper-body strength and stamina. And it had nothing to do with the concussion or the debilitating headaches that had, up until a few months ago, prevented Connolly from taking part in even the slightest of workouts since he was hurt during Game 2 of Buffalo's second-round playoff … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly comeback bid on hold because of leg injury

'"In Tim's case, you feel sorry for him," said Ruff. "It's something that's been bothering him and has been sore. We had it checked out and it turned out to be a little more serious than we originally thought it was."' … [Read more...] about Connolly Suffers Setback

'Tim Connolly's exercise regimen will be off the ice for 7-10 days, as the Sabres center has suffered a stress fracture below the bone in a knee, according to WGR's Paul Hamilton.' … [Read more...] about Connolly Suffers Lower Body Injury

'"I was shocked when they told me. I'm just kind of going through the emotions right now and it was tough watching the game last night. I mean I'm rooting for the team, I'm behind, I still think they're the best team in the league, so I'm fully behind 'em."' … [Read more...] about Gaustad Faces Season Ending Injury

'...Regier should go shopping for depth. Tops on my list for depth players are Steve Montador from Florida, Sean Hill on the Island, Yanic Perrault from Phoenix, Jamal Mayers in St. Louis, Brent Sopel in L.A. and Manny Malholtra in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about The price of toughness at the Trading Deadline

'All-Star center Daniel Briere will appear Monday at Attitudes, 616 West Ave. in Lockport. Briere is the scheduled guest for the 7 p.m. taping of the next episode of the Buffalo Sabres cable show, “PowerPlay.”' … [Read more...] about Briere, ePowerPlay&#8217 coming to Lockport