'"From Randy (Cunneyworth) and Darcy (Regier), my understanding is that he has been playing a physical game, has been solid defensively, has been a plus player down there," said head coach Lindy Ruff referring to Weber's performance in Rochester. "Right now he's been the guy that they've really liked and really like the way he's played. The game we played him up here, we've really like his presence and his composure."'
Archives for October 25, 2007
Spacek Practices Full-Go: Weber Called Up
'Weber started last season with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League, before being dealt to the Barrie Colts at the OHL trade deadline. In a combined 60 games with Windsor and Barrie, Weber posted career highs in goals (6), assists (28) and points (34), along with 172 PIMs. He also contributed six points (0+7) in seven playoff games.'
Sabres To Wear White For Select Home Games
'Buffalo will wear their road whites at HSBC Arena for games against Boston (Wednesday, November 7) and Toronto (Friday, November 9), along with Thanksgiving week visits from Ottawa (Wednesday, November 21) and Montreal (Friday, November 23).'
Sabres call up rookie Weber to bolster banged-up defense
‘The Sabres’ second-round pick in the 2006 draft, Weber could make his NHL debut Friday when Buffalo plays at Florida. He’s had three assists in nine games in his first year with AHL Rochester this season.’
Sabres recall defenseman Weber from Amerks
'Rookie defenseman Mike Weber is being recalled by the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres and is on his way to join the team in Florida.'
Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
A Town’s support for Meyer (Amerks.com)
Florida (NHL) reassigns Taylor to Rochester (Amerks.com)
Hurricanes keep Sabres on the skids
'“Dmitri’s is a knee strain that’s going to be a good period of time,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We’re going to get it evaluated, but it’s an MCL that’s either going to be Grade I or Grade II, and that’s a long period of time.”'
Thursday’s Carolina Coverage
Cup appears half full for Canes (Raleigh News and Observer)
Staal benefits from long arms (Raleigh News and Observer)
Turning point (Raleigh News and Observer)
Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer)
Canes rattle Sabres with four-goal stampede (Durham Herald Sun)
Staal helps Hurricanes beat up on Sabres (Burlington Times News)
Hurricanes score four in third, light up Sabres (Rocky Mount Telegram)
Hurricanes 6, Sabres 2 (CarolinaHurricanes.com)
Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com)
Canes Take Over In Third For 6-2 Win
'Jason Pominville scored both goals in Buffalo's third straight loss.'
Carolina routs Buffalo with four-goal third period
'Just Frightening – Henrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman: The Sabres alleged "best defensive pair" combined for a -8 rating tonight. Too bad Lindy didn't stick with his original, preseason plan to split this pair up. It seems like they need to be apart.'