Archives for December 2007

'The forecast for Buffalo on New Year's Day is a chance of snow showers, cloudy with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Perfect, wouldn't you say, for hockey. Outdoor hockey.' … [Read more...] about A special NHL game shown Tuesday on NBC

'The Amerks are apparently facing some serious financial questions, and the Sabres are none-too-happy with the way things are working out. As a result, reports coming out of Rochester point to the Sabres severing their ties with the Americans and moving their prospects to Portland, Maine, while the Panthers become the sole NHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo planning to pull out of Rochester?

'"Growing up, my dad was a principal, and through him I've always had an appreciation of the importance of education. Playing hockey is of course important, but helping out with things like Summit means just as much," Campbell told me.' … [Read more...] about Brian Campbell A True Hero Off Ice

'When the Ottawa Senators’ star-studded trio of Jason Spezza, Daniel Alfredsson and Dany Heatley took the ice to start all three periods Wednesday night, Tallinder and Lydman watched from the bench. Campbell and Spacek were on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder, Lydman are grounded

'“I’m not trying to make anybody the bad person,” Campbell said Thursday. “I like the organization, and I like being here. There’s nothing I don’t like. But to say I don’t think about it or it frustrates me is an understatement. It bothers me. It’s been dragging on for a while, and it’s not close to being … [Read more...] about Sabres up to same old no dealing

'Plainly put, it could be a week or two before concussion-induced headaches subside enough to allow Stafford to start skating again. And perhaps another week before he can play.' … [Read more...] about Stafford goes on the shelf with concussion

'If those estimates hold, the Jan. 1 NHL event will top the $4.2 million in spending tied to the multiday slate of NCAA basketball tournament games played in HSBC Arena last March.' … [Read more...] about Ice Bowl&#8217s big winners? Hotels and restaurants

'Kotalik is -- in a game filled with playmakers, skaters and specialists -- a bona fide sniper. His vision is average at best. His passing has never been noteworthy. But when the former sixth-round draft choice can lay into a one-timer, good things are bound to happen.' … [Read more...] about Can Kotalik do more than shoot? Sabres need to know

'In much of the USA, hockey doesn't matter. Here, where mothers lace their kids' skates in the dark at dawn on chilly winter mornings, little matters more.' … [Read more...] about Outdoor hockey celebrates Buffalo’s culture

Sabres looking to rebound against Devils (Sportsticker) Sabres make first visit to Devils' new den (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage

Looking back at other long Amerk skids (Rochester D&C) Panthers recall Stewart for fifth time (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Sabre forward Drew Stafford has been diagnosed with a concussion according to Coach Lindy Ruff. He left Wednesday night's loss to Ottawa early. Stafford must now be symptom free for 7 days before return to action.' … [Read more...] about Stafford Diagnosed With Concussion

'Craig must build a 1 1/2 -inch, smooth-as-glass surface that will hold up to rain, above-freezing temperatures, and be fit for Sidney Crosby and Company to play upon Tuesday when the Sabres host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL Winter Classic outdoor game.' … [Read more...] about Making NHL-standard ice a test even in Buffalo outdoors

'The Sabres have been there before.' … [Read more...] about Ten reasons why the Sabres will make the playoffs o and win

'No.1, the Buffalo Bills has been instrumental in guiding us through this. The Sabres staff, being there locally, has been a great help in trying to help us understand how we need to prepare a football stadium for hockey. The ice rink people we’re bringing in, including Dan Craig, the “ice guru” has made a number of trips up there,” he said. … [Read more...] about NHL Working Hard To Prepare Outdoor Rink