Archives for December 1, 2007

'Sabres' head coach Lindy Ruff announced this morning that defenseman Brian Campbell is the team's captain for the month of December. Campbell takes over for November captain Toni Lydman.' … [Read more...] about Campbell Named Sabres' Captain For December

'Vanek is 10th on the Sabres in ice time, averaging 16 minutes, 48 seconds as the team enters tonight’s game against Carolina in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Vanek&#8217s ice time trails elite forwards

'“When you come out strong and you’ve got fresh legs and whatnot, you can maybe catch them offguard because they’re tired a little bit,” Sabres center Derek Roy said Friday. “I think just going out the first five, 10 minutes of the game and setting the tone, playing very physical with energy and a lot of speed, helps a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Rested team waiting for &#8217Canes

Carolina (14-9-3) at Buffalo (11-11-1) (AP) Carolina Hurricanes (14-9-3) at Buffalo Sabres (11-11-1) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage

Monarchs can't close the deal (Manchester Union Leader) Amerks skate past Monarchs, 3-1 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s funny. Even last night leaving the rink, there were dozens of kids out there screaming my name. At first I think they thought I was Ryan Miller, they always seem to get me and him mixed up, but it’s a big hockey city. And to reach kids like that from Pennsylvania, not even from Buffalo... it’s nice.”' … [Read more...] about Ryan: A penny earned

'Although the team failed to win at least seven games before the Thanksgiving holiday was over, they managed to make the statement that there are "back" and ready to contend for the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Back so soon?