Archives for February 29, 2008

'“Look at all the guys leaving every year. I’m pretty sure that some guys will put that in their good side, bad side. When (you) want to sign somewhere, you look at everything. Those (things) are very important when you’re a free agent.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Dumont questions Buffalo&#8217s management tactics

'"It could have been," he said. "But they did what they had to do and I did what I had to do. For me, I wanted to be here for the long term. I think I made that clear in a lot of ways and it didn't happen. The money was good and stuff, but I can't sign a deal like that. You see what happens in the NHL. A person (Richard Zednik) almost lost his life … [Read more...] about Burning issues

'Two goals and an assist. Several thundering hits and perhaps most impressively, leading the charge in the defense of his teammates during a scrappy, confrontation filled 8-4 win over the Nashville Predators. appropriately enough, Sabres fans are suddenly signing a different tune.' … [Read more...] about Early Returns

'“Oh, my God,” Bernier said Thursday. “I don’t think I could explain it. I was in shock. When I was in the plane, I was nervous. It was a big trade and I knew Buffalo lost a very good player. I didn’t know how the fans were going to respond to that. It made me feel so good when I saw that. It took a lot of weight away from me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Bernier, Buffalo: Love at first sight

'“You go to war like that and play the game the way you did, it’s not easy taking anybody out,” Ruff said. “I don’t believe it’s sending the right message.”' … [Read more...] about Max, Stafford return but may not play for Sabres tonight

'First there were Flutie Flakes, now there is Breakaway Berrier.' … [Read more...] about Miller hopes tasty new treat helps put cancer on ice

Sabres look for fourth straight win over Canadiens (Sportsticker) A match of four points against the Sabres (Le Journal de Montreal) The French-speaking die of the Sabres smiles (Le Journal de Montreal) The Sabres knew to be raised (La Presse) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

Panthers reassign Globke to Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage