Archives for December 2007

'Look, if people want to sit in a Buffalo snowdrift and "watch" an NHL game from 300 feet away, God bless 'em. But don't tell me this game should count in the standings. It makes a mockery of the game. You'll have guys out there in toques playing on crappy ice hoping to get the wind for the third period. This may be fun to some, but it ain't … [Read more...] about The outdoor game: Gimmick or celebration of hockey's heritage?

'“I think it's going to be fun. I have a feeling it's a different atmosphere than going to Montreal. That was just a bad situation, a lot of people were angry. I don't have the same feeling and I don't have anything against what happened in Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Briere returning to Buffalo for first time with mixed emotions

'“The two exits are different,” Biron said. “I definitely wasn’t on bad terms with anybody, and I don’t think Danny was, either. It was something special that was going on for a few years there, and there were decisions to be made. I definitely have a lot to be thankful for for all those years there.”' … [Read more...] about Broad Street buddies

'They are day-to-day, and their availability for tonight’s home game against Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers won’t be determined until today.' … [Read more...] about Roy, Connolly may not face Flyers

'In their 17 wins this season, the Sabres have outscored opponents, 76-29. In their 15 losses (including overtime), they have been outscored, 60-25.' … [Read more...] about Flyers' Briere and Biron set to face ex-team

'"Some people might feel like we're traitors," he said. "I think this situation was a little different. But it's not my goal to blast the organization for the way they handled things."' … [Read more...] about Briere awaits Buffalo welcome

'"They didn't really want to give us an opportunity to finish what we started," he said. "I wanted to go to a team going in the same direction, a young team with a lot of upside, a team that has a chance to finish the job. That's why the Flyers were the most interesting team."' … [Read more...] about Biron, Briere return to Buffalo

Briere awaits Buffalo welcome (Philadelphia Daily News) Briere returning to Buffalo for first time with mixed emotions (Bucks County Courier Times) Sabres seek fifth straight win against Flyers, Briere (Sportsticker) Remember us? (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'The Sabres want to be a single-affiliate team again. Any hockey person will tell you splitting a farm team is a less-than-ideal situation and can hinder playing development. The Sabres have shared the Americans with the Florida Panthers the past three seasons. They brought the Panthers to Rochester after the lockout when they were short on players to stock the team. It … [Read more...] about Sabres have had enough of Rochester

'"What's happened has happened and it's in the past now," Briere said by phone this week. "It's not my goal to tarnish the image of the Sabres with what they decided to do. It was in their right. They did what they felt was best for the team. And you know what? I'm OK with that."' … [Read more...] about Briere bears no grudge against Sabres in first trip back to Buffalo

'Yet, Stafford has been to Bills games and is well aware that nature can present problems in the stadium. Wind has caused havoc for NFL kickers and passers, and Stafford hopes it is at his back most of the way. "We could use that to our advantage," Stafford said. "Hopefully though, it'll be as calm as possible. Hopefully, we'll get some luck on our … [Read more...] about Sabres forward grew up playing outdoors so Winter Classic nothing new

'When viewers click to NBC and see players skating around with a blue sky in the background, Flood joked that they'll think, "Am I really this drunk from New Year's Eve?"' … [Read more...] about A network wants to air an NHL game? Yes, when it's outdoors

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Roy's injury is "somewhere between a bad bruise and a sprain."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Roy misses practice with shoulder injury, is day-to-day

'Briere shared some thoughts on the early season struggles of the Sabres, and how he's kept a close eye on his former squad. "There was going to be a lot of pressure... adjustments to be made," Briere said. "I know what kind of dressing room they have, and I knew it was just a matter of time for them to get back to where they should be."' … [Read more...] about Briere Prepares For Reunion

'“He really looks comfortable,” Ruff said. “He’s finding a groove, and you find that groove by playing. There’s no doubt in my mind that he’s playing as good as he has at any time. It was just a real solid night for him.”' … [Read more...] about Miller is Sabres&#8217 saving grace