Archives for January 11, 2008

'When the frugal Regier went out of character with Vanek's deal, he destroyed his leverage in future contract talks. How does he revert to the penny-pinching, do-it-for-the-team Darcy if Vanek continues to struggle? Players (and agents) aren't dumb. They see the dollar amounts attached to Vanek's less-than-inspired effort.' … [Read more...] about Botched Vanek contract sums up Sabres’ woes

'The Sabres, the only team last year to feature seven players with 60 or more points, don't have one this year among the league's top 50 scorers.' … [Read more...] about Once-mighty Sabres free-falling, in midst of 8-game losing streak

'Jaroslav Spacek, who left Thursday night's shootout loss to the Senators due to back spasms, was feeling "tighter and stiffer" on Friday morning, according to Lindy Ruff. "It doesn't look like he'll play tomorrow," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still might be without some of their top players

'If Buffalo Sabres fans want to see the Stanley Cup this season, they would do well to head for the Albright-Knox Art Gallery from 3 to 10 tonight.' … [Read more...] about Hockey Night at Albright-Knox

'Spacek, who leads the team's defensemen with eight goals this season, will be out for a couple of days, coach Lindy Ruff said Friday after Spacek visited the team doctor. Spacek's back began bothering him during the first period of Buffalo's 3-2 shootout loss at Ottawa on Thursday, and he was unable to finish the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Spacek out with back spasms

'Brian Campbell will be the sole representative from the Buffalo Sabres for the 2008 NHL All-Star Game, Sunday, Jan. 27 at Philips Arena in Atlanta.' … [Read more...] about Campbell Named To All-Star Roster

'The NHL released the 2008 Eastern Conference All-Star roster earlier this morning, and defenseman Brian Campbell will be the only representative from the Buffalo Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Campbell to make second straight All-Star Game appearance

'The process of self-discovery seemed to only intensify in the second quarter, and not in a good way -- the Sabres turned into Sybil on skates. The quarter featured more than a few mood swings: the fourth and fifth wins in a row and four losses in six games to start it, and streaks of six wins and seven losses to close it out.' … [Read more...] about Personality disorder

'“It’s gutsy. It’s the way we need to play,” said defenseman Brian Campbell. “It’s not easy but that effort is going to reward you.”' … [Read more...] about Coming up empty, again

'Connolly has been nursing a groin injury and has been used sparingly in practice of late. He was held out entirely for Wednesday’s workout here with what coach Lindy Ruff termed “general aches and pains.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly, Spacek out with injuries

'"It's not easy," said Sabres defenceman Brian Campbell, a former Ottawa 67. "No team is going to lose its top two centres and have an easy ride, but we battled. In a lot of areas, we took it to them."' … [Read more...] about Hurtin’ Sabres still battling

McAmmond finally ends it (Ottawa Citizen) Once a bully, always a bully (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Redden's 800th game 'no big deal' now (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Senators urge 'Red Army' to go green (Ottawa Sun) Senators prolong Sabres' misery (CBC Sports) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) The following are rough English translations from French … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage

'"I thought we put up a real good battle with a depleted lineup," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We went into the third period without Spacek, and probably shouldn't have played the second period, and with the guys we had out up front I thought the effort we got -- we had them on the ropes in the third period and we missed a couple of opportunities to put them away but we got … [Read more...] about Ottawa 3, Buffalo 2, SO

'"We've been going through some adversity recently and things are not going our way," said Thibault, who was making just his sixth appearance of the season in goal for Buffalo and finished with 23 saves. "It's a tough game coming here to Ottawa and playing against them, but we came back and played hard and we could have won that game. It just went their way in the shootout."' … [Read more...] about Dean McAmmond scores in shootout to help Senators outlast Sabres 3-2

'Clarke MacArthur and Daniel Paille tallied a goal apiece for Buffalo, which is now winless in eight straight games (0-4-4). Thibault made 23 saves in the loss. During the losing stretch, Buffalo has dropped three games to Ottawa -- two in regulation and this shootout defeat -- and has scored just 13 goals in the span.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)