Archives for February 19, 2008

'At home, Curto has his "man cave" where he watches games and bangs on walls bedecked with Sabres memorabilia. His collection includes 300 sticks, including a bunch from the Sabres' famed French Connection line of the 1970s. He also owns the penalty box door from the old Aud. ("{Former Sabre] Rob Ray has the other one," he says.) He put in a failed … [Read more...] about Crazy love

'Kalinin says that he does want to be a Sabre but the situation is out of his control. The Sabres have not yet talked to his agent about a new deal. "I don't mind to stay here. I've been here for a long time and I kind of like it here. My wife likes it here so it's pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Have Not Spoken With Kalinin's Agent

'After the team practiced on Tuesday, the All Star Defenseman wouldn't address the reports anymore than that, other to say he's already said where he stands on contract negotiations. He's referring to last month when he told the media that he was breaking off talks with the Sabres until after the season.' … [Read more...] about Campbell Shoots Down Rumors

'“You’re always concerned this time of year,” acknowledged Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “But that’s all part of it when you have a couple games that pair has had. I always lump a pair together because it’s the support your partner gives you or the communication your partner gives you. That pair hasn’t been good enough for us but … [Read more...] about Campbell struggles of late

'“That’s not putting any pressure on. That’s where we would expect to be. I expect no less from anybody in that room. I think it’s great. He’s got some confidence behind him now and he feels the need to step up and be a guy that’s counted on. That’s a statement I think he should make.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff likes Vanek shooting high

'"I thought I was well-adjusted," Malarchuk said. "But I've got some issues, some psychological issues that I've dealt with the last several years. This was a traumatic event in my life. I thought about it probably every day for a year or two after it happened to me. It's been more fleeting in recent years, but this brings it all back. I … [Read more...] about Malarchuk forced to revisit injury