Archives for March 23, 2007

'Tim Connolly skated again Friday morning. He will skate again tomorrow. Head Coach Lindy Ruff says that back-to-back skates are another test in Connolly's comeback. The next step is a non- contact workout. Ruff said that there is a chance Connolly could return to action before the playoffs begin.' … [Read more...] about Miller To Start Tonight. Connolly Skates Again

'Some NHL teams feel good if they have one 30-goal scorer. They might even feel great if they have two. But if a team, like the Buffalo Sabres, has four 30-goal scorers, they should go out and play their state or provincial lotto.' … [Read more...] about Scoring skill, depth a deadly combo for Sabres

'After getting off to an erratic start -- no goals in 15 of the first 16 games, a broken hand in November that bothered him for several weeks, and an 11-game goal slump into January -- Roy has found his groove between wingers Vanek and Drew Stafford. “That line has had great chemistry,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I don’t think any individual can have … [Read more...] about Roy&#8217s ready this time of year

'Afterward, Thomas spent time in the Sabres’ dressing room, chatting with the players. He found them to be an unusually tight-knit group, similar to the Bills in his day. Thomas said he would invite the entire Sabres team to his Hall of Fame induction on Aug. 5.' … [Read more...] about Thurman gives lesson to Sabres fans

'Yet as soon as Ales Kotalik or Daniel Paille comes back from injury, Ryan will be unceremoniously sent back to the Rochester Americans. Ryan was summoned to Buffalo on an emergency recall and must be returned to the minor leagues once the Sabres have 12 other healthy forwards.' … [Read more...] about Ryan may be a victim of rule

'A colorful, glossy collector’s album has been created to store the medallions, which will include the images of 23 players plus an exclusive Sabres commemorative. There are 30,000 albums printed, and they are free with a coupon that can be found in Sunday’s Buffalo News. The coupon can be redeemed at one of the 244 participating Wilson Farms, Tops, Noco, Wegmans or … [Read more...] about Sabres medallions offered to fans

'"We talked about getting more pucks around the paint," said Ruff, whose team hosts Toronto and its 27th-ranked penalty-killing unit tonight at HSBC Arena. "We've been a pretty good perimeter power play, but we talked about getting more pucks in close, whether it's from the point or from the half wall. I thought we did a lot better job in that area."' … [Read more...] about Power play restored for Sabres

'But with Drew Stafford becoming the team’s most recent success story, another season seems secure, as long as the team can sign either Chris Drury or Daniel Briere. If they do, Buffalo’s top nine -- for the sake of argument, let’s say Briere, Jochen Hecht, Jason Pominville, Maxim Afinogenov, Ales Kotalik, Paul Gaustad, Derek Roy, Thomas Vanek and now Stafford … [Read more...] about Emergence of Stafford keeps Sabres on course

'Mair focused on the importance of teamwork in achieving success, whether the task is training dogs or scoring points. Peers need to be supportive even when members of a team don’t succeed in individual tasks, Mair said. “You should never get mad at somebody for trying their best,” Mair said. “Just because someone missed a shot is no reason to be mad. … [Read more...] about Coaching kindness

'"We all got a taste of what it was all about last year," said winger Jason Pominville, after the Sabres worked out at a suburban arena yesterday. "We got so close and saw how important home ice is."' … [Read more...] about Despite comfy lead, Sabres remain wary

'As much as Toronto wants to succeed in its playoff push, Buffalo, chasing first overall in the National Hockey League, wants to make sure the Leafs miss the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo won’t be providing a welcome mat to neighbours

'The Maple Leafs are 2-4-0 against the Sabres this season, having twice won at HSBC Arena. Here is a recap of Toronto's previous six games against Buffalo...'. … [Read more...] about Leafs look to even series against the Sabres in weekend matchups

'"So it certainly won't be too hard to get motivated for these two weekend games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can wreak havoc with Maple Leafs in home-and-home set

Kaberle eyeing return (Toronto Sun) Leafs need more heroes (Toronto Sun) Shack casts own spell (Toronto Sun) Sundin says he's a Leaf forever (Toronto Sun) Belak says hype over KO overblown (Toronto Sun) Despite comfy lead, Sabres remain wary (Toronto Star) Leafs' bandwagon navigating potholes (Toronto Star) Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Star) Buffalo won't be providing a … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 10:30 a.m.)

'Former Buffalo Sabres players will be playing in charity basketball games at Depew and West Seneca East High Schools in the near future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Alumni Basketball coming to local schools