Archives for October 16, 2007

'“He’s sore,” Ruff said of Spacek. “He’s going to be out for the weekend and then we’ll just evaluate it on a day-to-day basis after that."' … [Read more...] about Injured Spacek to miss weekend

'The 30-year-old Hecht is in his fifth season with the Sabres, and has two goals and four points in five games this season. He was also named captain for the month of October, as the team is rotating the captaincy on a monthly basis after losing co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere to free agency.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and forward Jochen Hecht agree on four-year, $14.1 million contract extension

'The 30-year-old Hecht, who has two goals and two assists in five games this season, finished with a career-high 56 points (19 goals, 37 assists) last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Hecht contract extension

'Hecht will earn $3.8 million in each of the following two seasons, $3.5 million in 2010-11 and $3 million in 2011-12.' … [Read more...] about Lesson learned

'Defenseman Jaro Spacek however did not practice with the team, prompting Lindy Ruff to shake up his lines at the morning skate.' … [Read more...] about Spacek Misses Practice

'The Sabres acquired Hecht from Edmonton on June 22, 2002, in exchange for the 31st and 36th picks in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He was originally St. Louis’ first choice (2nd round, 49th overall) in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Hecht Signs Four Year Extension

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with forward Jochen Hecht. Hecht’s new contract will keep him in Buffalo through the 2011-2012 season.' … [Read more...] about Hecht signs four-year contract

'On Friday, Oct. 19 during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at HSBC Arena, fans can take part in the "Buffalo Sabres Puck Surprise" for a $20 donation to the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres puck surprise

'"We are what we are," Ruff says. "We have a lot of gifted offensive players. I don't think trying to suffocate them, or tell them not to try some of their high-risk plays, is the right thing."' … [Read more...] about Attack best defence

'“We’ve got the ability to come back in games,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “They’ve had the misfortune of losing a couple games late, and I think that recipe makes it dangerous for them. They lack a little confidence to close it out, and I think we still have confidence that we can get back in any game.”' … [Read more...] about Comeback feeling comes back as Sabres beat Leafs in overtime

'The Sabres failed to fill HSBC Arena for the first time in more than a year and half Monday, drawing 18,217 for their game with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Sabres had sold out 45 straight regular-season games dating to the finale of 2005-06. They had packed the 18,690-seat arena for 62 games in row including the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Long home sellout streak comes to an end

'"It actually crossed my mind when I was watching Team Canada at the 2006 Games in Turin," Ruff said yesterday. "I just thought to myself that it would be nice to be involved. It's a tremendous honour just to be considered in any capacity."' … [Read more...] about Ruff wants 2010 job

'"Do I expect big things from myself? Yeah, but that's a pretty good start," Campbell, 28, said. "It's pretty crazy. I don't know what to say to it. Obviously, I don't expect to keep that pace up or anything like that, but I feel good about myself."' … [Read more...] about Campbell Helping Sabres Forget

McCabe trying to handle boos (Toronto Sun) Ruff wants 2010 job (Toronto Sun) McCabe wins it for Sabres (Toronto Star) Will Leafs take pity on McCabe and just ship him out of town? (Toronto Star) Shaky defence leads to another collapse (Toronto Globe and Mail) Campbell Helping Sabres Forget (National Post) Attack best defence (Hamilton Spectator) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'With Pavel Kubina off for hooking late in the extra session, Kotalik's slap shot from the left circle was stopped by Toronto netminder Andrew Raycroft, but Leafs defenseman Bryan McCabe engaged in a battle for the loose puck and appeared to accidentally knock it into his own net to give the Sabres the victory.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 4 (OT)