Archives for February 2008

'There were scouts from 10 different teams listed on the press box roster Saturday as the trade deadline approaches on Tuesday. Dallas Stars director of player personnel Dave Taylor, the former Los Angeles All-Star winger and general manager, has been following the Sabres closely all week.' … [Read more...] about No joke: Gragnani gets recalled

'It was a perfect snapshot of Kotalik's Buffalo career; the highs come with an alarming number of lows.' … [Read more...] about More highs, lows from Kotalik

'“I just went hard and finished my check. That’s what I have to do,” Kaleta said. “I got a little cut above the eye, but I’ve got lots of scars on this face. It doesn’t bother me one bit.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta gets cut, knocks Mara out of game

Sean Avery's big goal lifts Rangers (New York Daily News) Right deflection (New York Post) Rangers roll in Buffalo, rise in standings (New York Rangers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“We gave up two points against a team right next to us in the standings. It’s unacceptable,” Sabres defenseman Jaroslav Spacek said.' … [Read more...] about Sean Avery lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Sabres, takes lead over Buffalo in playoff race

'Hecht, the Sabres’ captain for February, ranks fifth on the team with 37 points, but has been held without a point the past five games.' … [Read more...] about Rangers D Paul Mara hurt against Buffalo; Sabres&#8217 C Jochen Hecht misses game

'"I had a feeling that I could put away this game for us," Kotalik said. "Unfortunately it went the other way, one misplay on my part and it costs us the game in the last five minutes and that really hurt."' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 4, Buffalo 3

'Hecht, who had played in all 61 of Buffalo's games entering Saturday, has posted 17 goals and 20 assists this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hecht sits out game against Rangers

'The score stayed the same until the five minute mark when Brendan Shanahan whiffed on a shot that landed right on the stick of Sean Avery and with Ryan Miller out of position Avery pounded home the puck into the open net to take the 4-3 lead.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Take Important Two Points

'And with 5:05 left in the game, the Rangers took full advantage of a blatant Sabres miscue to take the lead.' … [Read more...] about Oops-a-daisy

'The first (and obvious) question is what the Sabres will do with defenseman Brian Campbell. Campbell will an unrestricted free agent after this season and has been in negotiations with the Sabres for months now. The latest deal, which Campbell reportedly rejected, was for three years at $5.5 or $5.75 million per season. The money, apparently, wasn't the stumbling block there. … [Read more...] about Trade deadline

Former Amerk happy coaching youths (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I was very surprised,” Gragnani said of the recall. “[The Rochester coaching staff] told me I wasn’t playing but I didn’t know why... I felt bad obviously. [Randy Cunneyworth] said ‘do you know why? You’re going up,” Gragnani continued. I got Punk’d I guess.”' … [Read more...] about Gragnani recalled from Amerks

'Chris Drury spoke with the media after the morning skate and said he enjoyed seeing the banners representing last year's Northeast Division title and the Presidents' Trophy. Looking ahead to fan reaction to his return to Buffalo ice, Drury joked that "boo" sounds an awful lot like "Dru."' … [Read more...] about Hecht Doubtful Against Rangers

'“We want to play hockey,” Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller said. “We all think very highly of Chris. Great guy, great friend. But he’s standing in our way.”' … [Read more...] about Rude homecoming for Drury?