Archives for September 2007

'Jealousy is not a word that comes to Bills treasurer Jeff Littmann's mind when you broach the subject of the Buffalo Sabres' National Hockey League success. "I think the success of the Sabres has had an impact on us because I firmly believe if you excite the sports interest, it carries over," Littmann said.' … [Read more...] about Team sees Sabres' success in NHL as an asset

'T.J. Brennan, Buffalo's first pick and 31st overall in the 2007 draft led the way for the newcomers, coming in at No. 5. Lanky, smooth-skating defenseman Drew Scheistel comes in at No. 15 while Michigan State bound sniper Corey Tropp comes in at No. 18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007

'"I can't remember being this excited for a season in a really long time," said Gaustad at a player-organized skate at the Pepsi Center. "I had three months off and just a short spurt of hockey in the playoffs, so I've been ready to go for a while now. I'm just really excited to start camp."' … [Read more...] about Gaustad is ready to roll through camp

'The Sabres have plenty of time to hammer out contract extensions with Campbell, Kalinin and Hecht. While they’ve had a policy against in-season negotiations in the past, Regier suggested the front office might revisit that strategy. “I don’t have any hard-and-fixed rules with respect to that,” Regier said. “That’s something we’ll … [Read more...] about Sabres change strategy, seek to re-sign Campbell, Kalinin and Hecht

'A total of 39 players (see attached roster) are currently scheduled to attend this year’s camp -- 22 forwards, 14 defensemen and three goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Report To Training Camp Thursday 9/13

'The entire group will hit the ice for their first practice on Friday, September 14 at HSBC Arena. The Sabres will remain at the arena for the first week of camp with on-ice workouts running from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each day. The morning sessions will be followed by an intra-squad scrimmage from 12 Noon-2:30 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open training camp on September 13

'“My friends and family don’t treat me any different,” he said. “I still have to do the dishes and mow the lawn and all that kind of fun stuff. Maybe some other people might [act differently] but I know who my true friends are and they treat me just like anyone else would.”' … [Read more...] about Hometown boy still at home

'Schiestal, who is quick on his skates and is expected to get his share of time on the power play this season, will report to Sabres camp Sept. 9. He realizes he’s not there to win a spot in the NHL, but rather learn as much as he can from the best in the world. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “Even if you’re not around there for a long … [Read more...] about Schiestal earned spot by working like a dog