Archives for November 30, 2007

'Interest in the New Year's Day game between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins hasn't dissipated since it was formally announced in mid-September. If anything, interest is even greater now.' … [Read more...] about One month out, hockey excitement builds

'“There will be some nights like that,” Paille said after practice Thursday in the arena. “I’ve got to forget about how that goes and try to focus on the right things. Even in the first period of that game, we were kind of sloppy. We have two days to recuperate [before Saturday’s home game against Carolina], have good practices and learn from … [Read more...] about Paille upset with latest outing

'“I think there’s always concern when you miss [practice],” Ruff said. “We’re hoping [today] that he’ll be a lot better than he was doing [Thursday]. He actually put his skate on and tried but it was pretty tender.”' … [Read more...] about Bruised foot sidelines top goal scorer Roy

'Golisano is right to be concerned about the Amerks' financial health. The situation -- $1.8 million of debt, according to an audit commissioned by the city -- does not bode well for the future.' … [Read more...] about Perhaps Amerks, Sabres can reach a more palatable deal

'The virtual walks - dubbed “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and “Here We Go to Lake Oswego” - were facilitated by the Buffalo Sabres and are sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, corporate support partner of the Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence and the health plan provider of the Buffalo Sabres. BlueCross BlueShield supplied … [Read more...] about Paul Gaustad and his mother get kids moving

Perhaps Amerks, Sabres can reach a more palatable deal (Rochester D&C) Letters show Sabres wanted to buy Amerks (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage