Archives for February 2008

'Ruff based the selection on Hecht's play in January (three goals, nines points, plus-2 in 13 games). "We really feel that his play in the month was something that was a real bright spot for us," he said after the Sabres went through a 70-minute practice at the Pepsi Center.' … [Read more...] about Hecht gets a second ‘C’ for the Sabres

'When the two teams face off Sunday, Feb. 17, the game will be televised on MSG Network, the Sabres' cable TV outlet after NBC passed on the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins flexed off NBC

'“This is a good test,” Miller said after practice Monday in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “I feel careers are made more in situations like this where you have to come through adversity and battle rather than coasting through a season and having everything go your way. Kind of like the [New York] Giants.”' … [Read more...] about Miller returns after injury scare

'They can’t possibly make the same mistake again. Can they?' … [Read more...] about Next move is up to Regier

'“He’s just feeling it again so the decision we made was to get him off the ice,” said a disappointed Ruff. “It’s been a long time. He’s trying to get through it. We really felt [tonight] would be the day we’d get him back on. We thought everything would look like a go. He wants to help.”' … [Read more...] about Injury puts Max back on the shelf

Bruins looking for bounce-back victory vs. Sabres (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Bruins host Sabres in opener of home-and-home series (Sportsticker) The Bear Essentials: Buffalo in Boston, Tuesday (BostonBruins.com) Deuces wild (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage

… [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Ryan Miller, Drew Stafford and Jaroslav Spacek were all back on the ice, while Tim Connolly was at practice but limited. Jochen Hecht was named captain for the month of February, with the alternates going to Adam Mair and Brian Campbell.' … [Read more...] about Max Re-Injures Groin; Hecht Captain For February

'"It would be a miracle if he played," said head coach Lindy Ruff of Afinogenov's status for Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Afinogeonv’s return delayed once more

'"We don't really know how bad it is. He's just feeling it again," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after practice. "He's trying to get through it, but it's been a long time. We felt (Tuesday) would be the day we'd get him back in, and we thought everything looked like a go."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov suffers setback in attempt to return from groin injury

'How long it lasts will be determined soon. With Maxim Afinogenov ready to return Tuesday in Boston, the Sabres will be over the 23-man roster limit. One option is to place Tim Connolly, who has missed 10 games with a bone spur on his hip, on injured reserve. Another option would be to send Kaleta back to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta faces crossroads

'If the Sabres aren’t going to sign Campbell, which appears where they’re headed, then they darn well better look to trade him. With or without Campbell, it’s hard to envision this team making a long playoff run, not with Ottawa likely awaiting it out of the gate. Reality indicates the franchise would be better off investing in its future rather than … [Read more...] about Don&#8217t count Sabres out of playoffs

'Buffalo could be a cup contender yet again with the addition of a scoring left winger, a right-handed defenseman and a versatile centerman.' … [Read more...] about Buy or sell?

'“It looks like Ryan will be OK. I would expect him back at practice on Monday,” coach Lindy Ruff said after a 40-minute morning workout in the Buffalo State Ice Arena. “We didn’t think it was too serious and that was confirmed. For sure, I would anticipate him playing on Tuesday.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Miller cleared to play

'"It's something you grow into," Lorentz said. "Thomas is a good example. I don't think anyone is harder on himself than he is, but I don't think he's mature enough yet to step into a leadership role. His struggles this year aren't helping him in that department. It's something all young players have to fight … [Read more...] about Lorentz not fishing for answers to Sabres' problems