Archives for December 2007

'“People don’t worry about that in Buffalo,” he said. “It’s just like going to another Bills game.”' … [Read more...] about Kane says blue-collar Buffalo is ready for Winter Classic spotlight

'“I know going back to Buffalo, that rink where I watched so many games, played mini sticks in the hallways, little things like, that I finally get to play on the ice after being there for so long.”' … [Read more...] about Kane returns to Buffalo roots

'"You look at the people in Buffalo that are successful, they worked hard," Kane said. "It's a hardworking city, and that's what I want to keep with me the most."' … [Read more...] about Kane’s young career coming full circle with Buffalo homecoming

'“Things are going so well, so it’s time to turn it up a notch and keep going with it,” Numminen said before his teammates flew to Washington for tonight’s game against the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Numminen takes to the ice

'“We’ve waited, and it’s full go for him,” coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday. “This isn’t a case where we’re putting him in and we’re hoping he gets through the game. We’re putting him in and he’s going to play a big role for us.”' … [Read more...] about Tallinder set to assume usual role

'The distance between Kane’s home on McKinley Parkway and HSBC Arena is exactly 5.4 miles, but for years they might as well have been in different universes.' … [Read more...] about Kane's hockey dreams turn real as he battles boyhood heroes

'“I signed the last piece of steel to go up in HSBC Arena,” said Kane, who got special access from his aunt, a local politician. “I’m not sure what I signed, probably just my name, but I think it’s next to (the banner for founding owner) Seymour Knox.”' … [Read more...] about Kane eager for Buffalo homecoming

'Kane expects he'll know about 500 people in attendance at the game, but he needed to get only about 20 tickets because ''some of my buddies already had tickets or don't know I get some.''' … [Read more...] about Homecoming game

Sabres still trying to get on track (Sportsticker) ype=2&gnum=463"target=_blank">Caps Close Homestand vs. Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage

Goalie gone, but skid ends (Chicago Sun Times) Wolves Handle Amerks (RNews.com) Amerks Season Ticket Holder Event goes off without a hitch (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I think our game was pretty much the same (as Monday)," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We made more mistakes and made more turnovers but we got better results (Wednesday), so it's funny how it goes."' … [Read more...] about Same game, better results

'Quinn may not win many friends in the board room wotj his approach and he may not be building a consensus for that reason, but that's not to say he's wrong. It's just that the message doesn't seem to be getting through.' … [Read more...] about Business as usual

'“It was tough but it was still good. It was kind of what I expected; good passes, bad passes, good shots, bad shots, skating well, falling down. So you know, it’s like training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Numminen returns to the ice

'"It felt great," said Numminen after taking part in the team's optional practice at HSBC Arena. "It was an exciting, fun day for me, and I'm just happy that I was able to come back."' … [Read more...] about Numminen practices with team; Tallinder cleared to play

'The 39-year-old Numminen was cleared to practice after visiting the Cleveland Clinic on Monday and following up with team doctors on Wednesday. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff estimates it will be at least a month before Numminen is ready to return to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' defenseman Teppo Numminen skates with team for 1st time since heart surgery