Archives for July 2007

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in line for outdoor NHL game

'Ruff agreed with Regier that it’s up to management to help Vanek deal with heightened expectations. If the coach doesn’t sound happy, maybe it’s because his job just got two times harder.' … [Read more...] about Ruff gets more than he bargained for

'The Penguins seemingly are a leading candidate to play an outdoor game against the Sabres in Buffalo, if such an event is staged this season.' … [Read more...] about Penguins may be 'Ice Bowl' participant

'The game is actually in the works, although far from becoming official, Ch2 Sports has learned. The Sabres, the Bills, NBC Sports and anybody else possibly associated with the game is tight-lipped about the proposed game, but sources both in the Sabres organization and in Pittsburgh tell us the wheels are in motion for such a game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Outdoor Game At The Ralph Being Planned

'With so many logistical issues to work through, there won't be any announcement about an outdoor game made Wednesday afternoon, when the NHL releases its 2007-08 schedule. The NHL and Sabres declined to comment on the possibility of holding a game at The Ralph, but the Sabres appear to be in the running for what would be an intriguing event, reportedly a New Year's Day game … [Read more...] about Sabres in talks for outdoor game

'"I'm a hockey player," said Brennan. "Everyone's got that fire in them to play the game. I liked lacrosse because it was physical, but there is nothing like hockey. It's just something about the connection with the other guys that you have on the team and just being out there on that ice that you just forget about everything at that time. … [Read more...] about Brennan is sticking with his dream

'The jersey of Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins was the top seller last season. The jerseys of four Sabres' players -- Ryan Miller, Chris Drury, Maxim Afinogenov and Daniel Briere -- ranked second through fifth, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set NHL merchandise sales pace

'Multiple NHL sources have told WGR that the Sabres are in line for a potential New Year's Day game at Ralph Wilson Stadium.' … [Read more...] about NHL Sources: Game At The Ralph?

'We will have fond memories of both Briere and Drury, but their legacy is now a short one. Had they been loyal to Buffalo, the fans, and their teammates, they would still be here, despite management's obvious blunders. Had they signed long term deals, they probably would have won a Cup and seen a banner in the rafters, and maybe even seen their own numbers retired … [Read more...] about Spin Captains

'Many picks this year were off the charts, especially Drew Schiestel (rhymes with pistol), ranked 223rd by the International Scouting Service but who was picked 59th overall by the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2007 draft review

'"More special teams and more five-on-five, just getting more minutes," Stafford said. "The minutes that they played took up a lot of the time there. For me personally, I'm just going to try and take advantage of just getting here and getting settled in and just trying to create."' … [Read more...] about Stafford Ready For More Responsibility

'The Sabres and Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks were the two biggest gainers - with sales up 497 per cent and 339 per cent, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Merchandise Flying Off The Shelves

'Whatever the motivating factor behind the Sabres "no negotiation during the season" policy, it's obviously not working under the current labor agreement. Unless they change this practice they can expect to lose more players in the coming years in the same way they lost Briere and McKee.' … [Read more...] about Tough times for two GMs

'In the same way, when Buffalo GM Darcy Regier lost Daniel Briere and Chris Drury to the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers last week, he had no choice but to retain Vanek’s currently overpriced services. Had Regier lost all three, Sabres fans would’ve been justifiably irate, and that franchise is not financially stable enough to risk a revolt among its … [Read more...] about Code breakers

'The Buffalo Sabres will miss Briere and Drury, but there’s a support system in Buffalo that could very well make the Sabres even stronger when next year’s playoffs roll around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have been the story, but for other reasons