‘The schedule will feature many intriguing matchups, include visits from key NHL players. Former Sabres’ Daniel Briere and Chris Drury will each make two stops in Western New York this season. Briere and his Philadelphia Flyers will return to HSBC Arena for the first time on December 21, while Drury and the New York Rangers will return on February 23. 2007 NHL Most Valuable Player Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins will make two stops in Buffalo, with the first on January 1 and the second on February 17.’
Archives for July 11, 2007
Sabres end camp with scrimmage
‘”A camp like this, you see some great names like Drew Stafford, and you see how unbelievable he is and how much he can do with the puck and around the puck,” Brennan said. “His hands are unbelievable and even better in person, especially going around me a couple times in practice. Buffalo does a really great job of drafting good, solid, team-playing guys.”‘
Sabres Schedule Released
‘The variable pricing designations, as well as box office pricing for individual games will be released at a later date.’
Sabres to open Oct. 5
'Also, the Chicago Blackhawks visit HSBC Arena on Saturday, Dec. 15, a game that could include Buffalo native Patrick Kane. He was the first overall selection in the recent NHL draft and is expected to be on the Chicago roster this coming season.'
New Year's Day game in Buffalo highlights Pens' schedule
'The NHL released its official schedule this afternoon, and, as expected, the Penguins will play in Buffalo on New Year's Day at 1 p.m. That game could ultimately be played outdoors at Ralph Wilson Stadium in for an NBC televised "Ice Bowl," but as of now it is scheduled to be played at HSBC Arena.'
Return of Briere, Drury headline Sabres schedule
'The Sabres will play their Northeast Division rivals Boston, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto a total of eight times (four at home, four on the road), and close out the season with eight consecutive games against the divisional opponents.'
Sabres 2007-2008 schedule announced
‘The schedule will feature many intriguing matchups, include visits from key NHL players. Former Sabres’ Daniel Briere and Chris Drury will each make two stops in Western New York this season. Briere and his Philadelphia Flyers will return to HSBC Arena for the first time on December 21, while Drury and the New York Rangers will return on February 23. 2007 NHL Most Valuable Player Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins will make two stops in Buffalo, with the first on January 1 and the second on February 17.’
Sabres Schedule
‘Fri Oct 5, 2007 Islanders @ Sabres.’
Rookies move into veteran roles
'"We should give credit to the guys we draft here in Buffalo," said Kaleta. "All the guys here are character guys. They're really good guys on the ice and off the ice, and will help you out whenever. For the younger guys coming in, I'm just trying to make them feel comfortable because that's a big part of being here. That wore off on me a little bit [when he came to his first camp]. Hopefully, it will continue to do that with them."'
Sabres in line for outdoor NHL game
'Yet sources around the NHL have indicated the Sabres would land the game, probably on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day against the Pittsburgh Penguins, if myriad logistical issues can be finalized by the end of the month.'