Archives for October 2007

'“The Sabres are a different story entirely - they far outdraw the Bills,” said Rudy Bersani, who owns Slick Willie’s Sports and Party Bar on Sheridan Drive in the Town of Tonawanda. On a good night, the crowd gathering to watch a Sabres game at Slick Willie’s will be over 100, while for a Bills game, it’s between 30 and 40, Bersani said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are good for business

'"It's been amazing what one day makes," said Numminen. "Everyday, I've been feeling better. There is actually no pain right now. I'll start going to rehab next week [in Buffalo]. We'll see how things are going to go. I think that six-week [period] is the main cure. It's the major date to make sure that everything heals well. … [Read more...] about Numminen visits Sabres practice

'The Buffalo Sabres announced today they will be holding a “Party in the Plaza” on Friday prior to the start of the 37th season opener in franchise history. Game time against the New York Islanders is 7:30 p.m. The Presidents’ Trophy will be on display in the HSBC Arena Pavilion from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fans will be able to take photographs of the trophy … [Read more...] about Party plaza and Presidents' Trophy

'"I don't think you ever know what it's like until you experience it. ... But we're going to be there to help him," Campbell said. "He's smiling. He's having fun. Let him be. He'll be fine."' … [Read more...] about Pressure's on Vanek

'"That's what we've done for the last two years when we've faced injuries and everything else," Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell said. "Nothing's changed in that atmosphere. That's the atmosphere the coaching staff brings to us and has brought to us over the years and will continue doing that. It wasn't a two-man hockey club … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to move forward

'Numminen said he's been walking -- but not allowed to drive a car -- and intends to begin riding a stationary bike soon. He said his ribs are still sore from surgery, and he won't be allowed to have any strenuous hockey-related workouts for at least another six weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Numminen returns to Buffalo for rehab after heart surgery

The following are rough English translations from Austrian newspapers: The Left Wing and its line (Der Standard) Thomas went through a hard school (Der Standard) New season, old luck (Der Standard) It is now once in America (Der Standard) Thomas Vanek, number 1 of the world (Der Standard) Wools third approach take (Der Standard) Thomas Vanek (Der Standard) New season, … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Thomas Vanek Articles

'Numminen, who has not even been cleared to drive a car, will begin rehab next week in Buffalo and expects to begin preparing for his return in about six weeks.' … [Read more...] about Numminen Back In Buffalo

'"We've got a lot of quality leaders on this team and a lot of guys that are going to pick up the goal scoring," said Roy, a fourth-year center. "Guys have got to look themselves in the mirror and do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have big holes to fill

'“When you put a Tim Connolly in full time and a Drew Stafford in full time in the place of Chris Drury and Danny Briere, you’re putting two good offensive players in the lineup,” Ruff said. “From that standpoint, I think we’re going to be fine offensively.”' … [Read more...] about To replace what has departed, Connolly, Stafford step into void

'Never mind the scoring explosion that came at the end of the preseason. Ruff’s going to have to keep a close eye on matters and judge whether he still has a team capable of dictating an uptempo game. If he doesn’t have the horses, he might need to slow the pace, which will be no easy task after two seasons played full throttle.' … [Read more...] about One thing is certain: uncertainty

'Afinogenov is entering his eighth season with Buffalo, making him the team’s longest-tenured player. Yet most people, including his teammates, know next to nothing about him.' … [Read more...] about Secret weapon

'“It’s a testament to the character of the locker room, not getting too caught up in the hype and what people are saying about you,” Orpik said last week during the Penguins’ trip to HSBC Arena. “We can’t get complacent. We have to remember what made us successful. All those accolades don’t really mean anything at the end of the … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup fever remains in WNY

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said MacArthur and Sekera were sent down “just to play. If you look at it, we’ve got six healthy defensemen and 13 forwards with Ales [Kotalik]. With Rochester’s proximity and Rochester’s schedule, it’s better that both players are playing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send MacArthur, Sekera to Amerks

'“It’s the same thing,” Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder said. “I think we have a little bit younger team than we had back then, but, definitely, all the similarities are there.”' … [Read more...] about Dust off history books because the past is present