Archives for October 2007

'“Obviously, with that contract, you’re not going to come into camp hiding,” Vanek said. “I’m the one that signed it, I’m the one that appreciated it, and now I’m the one that has to put up with it. At the same time, you have to put up points and lead the team.”' … [Read more...] about Fatherhood gives birth to maturity in Vanek

'The list of things the Sabres will miss about Drury and Briere is lengthy, but it starts with this: They knew how to win. Their 15 game-winning goals accounted for 31.9 percent of that department - and who can forget their knack for goals in the closing seconds? Not every player has that.' … [Read more...] about Five reasons for optimism – Five reasons for pessimism

'The 65-year-old Jeanneret understands why the traveling took a toll on Lorentz. “The travel is a grind,” Jeanneret said. His new deal assures the phrase “top shelf, where mama hides the cookies,” won’t be retired for awhile but he might not be prepared to do “That 70s Show” with Neale. “It is coming sooner rather than … [Read more...] about Jeanneret gains burst of enthusiasm

'Neither was too surprised by the news, but they were hoping their hunch was wrong. "I knew it was coming, but with (Ales) Kotalik being hurt, I thought I'd stay for the first two games," said MacArthur, who led the Amerks in scoring last season.' … [Read more...] about MacArthur, Sekera sent to Amerks

'MacArthur, Buffalo's third-round choice (74th overall) in the 2003 Entry Draft, was tied for fourth on the Sabres in exhibition scoring with three points in four games. Sekera, Buffalo's third-round choice (71st overall) in the 2004 Entry Draft, registered a single assist in five preseason appearances.' … [Read more...] about MacArthur, Sekera assigned to Rochester

'"With Rochester's proximity and schedule, it's better that both players are playing," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send LW MacArthur, D Sekera to minors

'You lose that much top-flight talent, you’re bound to finish lower in the standings. Not so fast.' … [Read more...] about With Briere and Drury both gone, will the Sabres contend?

'"As much as I respect what Danny and Chris did for us, I think people need to give this team more credit," Miller said. "Without detracting from Chris and Danny, and this'll come off wrong, but they didn't do it all."' … [Read more...] about Sabres confident they can move forward after losing Drury, Briere

'The Sabres are trimming their roster for Friday's season opener against the Islanders at the H.S.B.C. Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sekera And MacArthur Sent Back To Rochester

'“I feel good. I wouldn’t play if I wasn’t ready to go,” Connolly said. “I felt that I was and it was good to get in there and get that one game under your belt, get back some of the timing. Now we’ve got all week to prepare for the home opener.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly ready for a fresh start

'“That’s something we’d talked about over the years,” Jeanneret said of his new partnership, “never thinking it was ever going to happen because both of us were comfortable and Jimmy Lorentz was comfortable in his situation. But when Lorenzo retired it just opened all those doors.”' … [Read more...] about Neale steps up to the mic

'Overall, looking at this new season, there is no reason why the Sabres fans can’t get just as excited as they did before last season. Yes, Briere and Drury are gone, but this team still has the talent and the will to go very far.' … [Read more...] about Another great Sabres season?

'Ruff said Hecht deserves to serve as captain. "Jochen brings everything," Ruff said. "He plays in every situation. He's got a strong voice in the room and he's been through all the battles with us. He's been there. I think he'll be good with our younger players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to go with captains by committee

'Bettman said the logistics of holding a hockey game in a football stadium is "very difficult, very expensive." He said the ice rink will be built from scratch and crews will need all the time from the end of the Bills/New York Giants game on Dec. 23 to New Year's Eve to complete the project. Bettman admitted that the showcase will probably not be profitable … [Read more...] about Can NHL step outside and draw NFL crowd?

'"I think we're in good shape," Regier told host Jeff Marek and co-host Kelly Hrudey. "Obviously that's a step back [losing those players], but we have some young guys that will fill in. Probably the most prominent player will be Drew Stafford."' … [Read more...] about Regier confident in Sabres season