Archives for September 27, 2007

'Numminen, 39, had surgery Sept. 20 to repair a faulty valve. Numminen has said he planned to continue playing after doctors informed him that, barring complications, he would continue to live a normal life. Numminen added he could return to the Sabres by December.' … [Read more...] about Numminen released from hospital, recovering at home

'Sabre foward Ales Kotalik left Thursday's practice with a tweaked knee. Kotalik skated off on his own power after 3-on-3 drills. Paul Gaustad and Mike Ryan both missed today's workout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Practice Update

'“Teppo was released from the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday evening and is now resting comfortable at home," said Hartich concerning Numminen's heart surgery last Thursday. "His post-operative recovery continues to be excellent and Teppo's right on schedule for a full recovery. His spirits are great and he's getting stronger … [Read more...] about Numminen released from hospital

'Connolly will be treated with the most finesse. Having only appeared in a handful of games last season and with pressure mounting to fill the void left by the departure of last season's co-captains, his longevity during the regular season is the Sabres top priority. "The most important part before he plays is getting him healthy," said Ruff. … [Read more...] about Kotalik leaves practice, Connolly improving

'You have been a part of the Buffalo Sabres longer than any other player in the locker room. What has changed in the time that you have been here? MA: It has changed a lot. The first thing is everybody and the new faces on the team. I think we changed our style of the game too a lot. We improved a lot also.' … [Read more...] about Q and A with Maxim Afinogenov

'HF: I know it's early in camp but is there anything you've picked up from the veterans so far? TJB: When I'm on the bench I definitely watch guys like Campbell and how they skate up and make passes with their head up and how they stickhandle without losing speed in their stride. I definitely take notice of stuff like that, little things that can help you … [Read more...] about Q&A with T.J. Brennan

'Every year, Mrs. Lorentz would find me in December to see if a hockey card of her son was in my possession. She would then tell me to look for a car with a New York license plate in her driveway. That meant Jim was visiting for Christmas and if we dropped off his card, there would be an autograph picture of him waiting for me.' … [Read more...] about Lorentz will be missed

'The job is that of Sabres No. 1 center, and Roy’s resume grew immensely in the Air Canada Centre. The fourth-year player was the best on the ice, scoring three times and setting up three other goals to irritate the announced crowd of 18,892.' … [Read more...] about Roy makes point with six of them

'“[Tim] Connolly’s out. We don’t know how long,” Ruff said. “[Paul] Gaustad’s out with a groin. [Maxim] Afinogenov’s a hip flexor. I don’t know how long that will be. [Andrew] Peters is out. Who else we got? [Dmitri] Kalinin’s another one. He skated today lightly, so hopefully tomorrow is a better day.”' … [Read more...] about Injury list concerns Ruff

Night to forget for Leafs (Toronto Sun) Mats has grown into a leader (Toronto Sun) Maurice settles first-liners (Toronto Sun) Sabres beat struggling Toskala early and often (Toronto Star) Still a long way to go for Leafs (Toronto Star) Roy sticks it to Toronto for six points (Toronto Globe and Mail) It's getting ugly (Toronto Globe and Mail) Shaky Toskala fails to … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Troronto Coverage

'"He's kind of the same sort of player I am," McNeill said. "He's a guy I really look up to. I try to model my game somewhat after his."' … [Read more...] about Young defenseman has NHL role model

'Derek Roy scored three goals and added three assists to help the Buffalo Sabres rout the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2 on Wednesday night. Henrik Tallinder, Drew Stafford, Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek also scored for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Roy scores three goals, adds three assists as Sabres defeat Leafs 7-2

'"With Dru and Dan leaving, it leaves a lot of room," Roy said. "You've got to be confident out there and you've got to make plays, trust in yourself and believe in yourself. As a player, you always want to get better and you always want to play more to move up."' … [Read more...] about Roy scores three goals, adds three assists as Sabres defeat Leafs 7-2

'Ryan Miller was solid in net, stopping 20-of-22 shots.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Toronto 2

'Pavel Kubina and Chad Kilger each scored to cut the Sabres' lead in half, but it was Roy who scored with just over three minutes to play in the second to give Buffalo a three-goal lead once again. Roy scored the game's final two goals, completing the hat trick, in the third.' … [Read more...] about Roy’s Hat Trick Helps Sabres Rout Leafs 7-2