Archives for July 2007

Flyers' Briere is taking a wait-and-'C' attitude (Philadelphia Inquirer) Cupbeat (Philadelphia Daily News) Briere at home in Philly (Bucks County Courier Times) Briere isn’t afraid of his big contract (Delaware County Times) Flyers, Briere make 'perfect fit' (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Flyers' Briere: Promising future (Trenton Times) Briere ready to lead Flyers back … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'The Sabres’ 2007-08 season will feature one reunion after another downtown, so fans who packed away their jerseys of departed standouts will get a chance to dig them out. Martin Biron, Daniel Briere, Chris Drury, J.P. Dumont, Dominik Hasek and Jay McKee are all scheduled to visit Buffalo. Aside from Hasek, it will be the first trip back for each of them since they left … [Read more...] about Sabres to welcome old friends

'The risk involved, strangely enough, is the weather. According to Weather- Pages.com, the mean temperature the past four years on Jan. 1 was 46 degrees, 34 degrees, 41 degrees and 33 degrees. Last year, people spent the day golfing.' … [Read more...] about Weather could ice outdoor game

September 23, 2007 - Sabres at Columbus September 24, 2007 - Sabres vs. Minnesota @ Grand Forks, ND September 28, 2007 - Sabres at Pittsburgh September 29, 2007 - Pittsburgh at Sabres … [Read more...] about Partial Pre-Season Schedule

'But something needs to change, namely their approach to contract negotiations. Otherwise, more could change in the future - and not for the better.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have learned from Pens

'"I sent a message that I wanted to come back right after the season was over. After the first week, I started to get a little nervous, after the second week, I was wondering what was going on and then came the third and the fourth and the fifth and the sixth week and after a while you get the hint. You know, it's their business, they can run it however they want … [Read more...] about Daniel Briere's ''Farewell to Buffalo'' Interview

'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 … [Read more...] about Mark Your Calendars

'"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."' … [Read more...] about Sabres end camp with scrimmage

'The variable pricing designations, as well as box office pricing for individual games will be released at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Schedule Released

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open Oct. 5

'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.' … [Read more...] about New Year's Day game in Buffalo highlights Pens' 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.' … [Read more...] about Return of Briere, Drury headline Sabres schedule

'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 … [Read more...] about Sabres 2007-2008 schedule announced

'Fri Oct 5, 2007 Islanders @ Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Schedule

'"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 … [Read more...] about Rookies move into veteran roles