Archives for March 2007

'"I was getting ready to play the game in Toronto and the next thing I know I couldn't make it for the meetings before the game," Briere said. "It was a weird situation."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Briere returns to practice

'"I'd rather be playing than not playing. That's frustrating," he said during his first comments with Buffalo-area reporters since the controversial collision. "But being mad or angry or upset isn't going to get me back sooner. I don't want to be carrying that baggage around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Drury moving on after controversial hit

'"My job is to fit in," he said. "My job is to come in and adapt to what's thrown at me and make the most out of it. I understand it. I'll work my way, and I'm sure I'll be OK."' … [Read more...] about New Sabre Zubrus glad to join a winner

'"We're not going to put a date on [his return]," Ruff said, "but take a look at the middle of next week as a possibility."' … [Read more...] about Drury to miss at least two more games

'Three cheers for Golisano, who went on to urge Bettman to convene a panel to review the league's policy on cheap shots meant to inflict injury. Bettman should do so, and soon.' … [Read more...] about Listen to Golisano

Mancari sparks Amerks (Rochester D&C) Deadline for Amerks' playoff roster drawing near (Rochester D&C) Griffins fall in overtime (Grand Rapids Press) Rochester 3, Grand Rapids 2 (AP) Loss Streak Ends in Overtime (RNews.com) Mancari nets game-winner in OT to lift Amerks over Griffins, 3-2 (Amerks.com) Not without a point (GriffinsHockey.com) Mancari scores two in return … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Despite the despair of all the injuries, here is something positive for us to wrap our arms around: At various points Spacek, Kotalik, Paille, Afinogenov and Drury will return. And maybe Tim Connolly. All these guys will have the benefit of returning fresh for the playoffs, at a time of year when the wear and tear of the regular season takes its toll on many players. … [Read more...] about Amerks West

'"I was pumped up for practice, and that doesn't happen too often," said Biron, who was acquired for a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft. "You go up there and want to get as many shots and get the feel of it. It was exciting to take the plane out of Buffalo and meet the team here."' … [Read more...] about Flyers waste no time putting Biron to work

'"I'm moving forward. Everyone knows the situation I was in in Buffalo. I've been the backup for a couple of years, and I've made it open that I wanted to play more games and I wanted to get the chance to compete for more ice time. The situation wasn't there and it came up and [Tuesday] when [Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Darcy … [Read more...] about new life in goal for Biron, Flyers

'"In Buffalo there are a lot of great, talented hockey players," said Novotny, who hopes to be in the lineup tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Verizon Center. "So I play sometimes like eight minutes. I come over here and get more ice time."' … [Read more...] about New Capital Hopes To Collect on Call