Archives for September 2007

'League executives will gather at Ralph Wilson Stadium this afternoon to trumpet the first NHL game to be played outdoors in the United States, one that should shatter the league’s attendance record. The Sabres will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at 1 p.m. Jan. 1 in the home of the Bills.' … [Read more...] about It&#8217s official o the Ice Bowl cometh

Clean game could earn free tickets to Amerks (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Tom Golisano spent approximately $60 million of his own money to garner 14 per cent of the vote as the Independent Party nominee in the 2002 New York Gubernatorial election, yet the 557th richest man in the world with a net worth of $1.8 billion (according to Forbes) doesn't have a nickel for one of his Buffalo Sabres' employees who will undergo heart surgery on … [Read more...] about Numminen deserves better from Sabres

'The Sabres made a move on Thursday that raised a few eyebrows and most likely tainted their image even further in the eyes of NHL players. When it was revealed that Teppo Numminen needed to undergo a third heart operation, the Sabres immediately suspended him. This is yet another case of the great touch of class that Darcy Regier has shown since he took over as general manager … [Read more...] about Regier shows no heart in suspending Numminen

'“The team last year was one that scored our way out of situations, and I don’t think we want to get in those situations as much this year,” Buffalo defenseman Brian Campbell said. “That’s not because we can’t score. It’s just not going to win you games in the playoffs. That’s been talked about a lot in the locker … [Read more...] about Sabres focus on eD&#8217

'Jochen Hecht mostly has skated on the left wing for the Sabres, but he could become the third-line center. So could Paul Gaustad, who started out in the middle but was shifted to the wing last season.' … [Read more...] about Hecht may become man in the middle

'But all of these early arrivals said they were surprised there weren’t more fans waiting outside the arena. By 9 a.m., the head count was at about 130.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans score the first goal

'They could have taken the high road and said we're going to keep paying him. He's an assistant captain, one of the team's leaders. Instead, they went the other way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make heartless move

'It's unlikely there will be any legends exhibition -- unfortunate because they could trot out the French Connection line of Gil Perreault, Rick Martin and Rene Robert vs. some of the Stanley Cup Penguins like Mario Lemieux, Tom Barrasso and Ron Francis.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo to stage its version of Heritage Classic

'“There’s a clause explicitly in the contract that states the player must pass the physical and be fit to play,” Regier said. “It’s the collective bargaining agreement, and in no way is it personal to Teppo."' … [Read more...] about Teppo suspension just business

'Now that Nathan Paetsch has been elevated into the everyday lineup, the Sabres are looking for a new seventh defenseman. Top candidates include Andrej Sekera and Michael Funk, although Mike Card could make a push with a sensational camp.' … [Read more...] about Teppo&#8217s injury creates healthy competition

'"This team has been together a long time now," Kotalik said. "There is still a strong group of guys. Our team has been growing up together, and in my eyes our team is still strong and will still be a contender."' … [Read more...] about Sabres confident they are still a very good team

Ex-Amerk Cipolla back with team as an assistant (Rochester D&C) Former Amerk Cipolla named assistant coach (Amerks.com) Amerks to debut 'Young Americans' next Monday (Amerks.com) Florida sends Nasby to Amerks, signs Welch (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It's been quite an emotional week," Numminen said Friday, a day after the Sabres announced he will have surgery. "And my plan was to play for the Sabres this year, and that hasn't changed. If everything goes well, I will play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Numminen intends to continue playing after heart surgery

'They said to get back from the hospital, four to five days. They have to go through my rib cage so that will be four to six weeks of healing with the bones. Then playing or whatever that comes after.' … [Read more...] about Numminen discusses his situation and the team