Archives for April 8, 2008

'The toughest part for them might be watching the playoffs. "There's a good chance I might just turn them off and walk out of the house because I've had enough of it," Ruff said. "Yeah, it's not enjoyable," Hitchcock said. "It's painful to watch."' … [Read more...] about Ruff, Hitchcock find it tough watching NHL playoffs from sideline

'Numminen, who returned for the season finale after undergoing open-heart surgery in September, apparently doesn’t hold a grudge against the Sabres. Despite being suspended without pay for failing his preseason physical and having a grievance pending against the Sabres to collect most of his $2.6 million contract, the 39-year-old, who will become an unrestricted free … [Read more...] about Are Sabres a veteran addition away?

'Buffalo will have work to do to this off-season if they wish to get back into Stanley Cup contention, but departing Free Agents will not be as big an issue as at the close of last season. Teppo Numminen, Dmitri Kalinin, Mike Ryan, Nolan Pratt and Jocelyn Thibault are the team's unrestricted free agents. Steve Bernier, Clarke MacArthur, Mark Mancari and Dan Paille are … [Read more...] about Sabres Season in Review; World Championship Next

'"Buffalo's been my home the last three years and we've really enjoyed ourselves here, so my number one option is to stay."' … [Read more...] about Numminen thinks of the future

'Schiestel has done a lot of things right in his major junior hockey career and was selected in the second round, 59th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2007 NHL draft. He attended his first NHL camp last fall. "They like my skating ability and offensive upside but they told me to keep working on my defensive zone awareness," he said.' … [Read more...] about IceDogs’ Schiestel making his presence felt

'“Once we get a little further down the line, that stuff will come up,” said Miller, who is the object of choice for Sabres management. “I’m well aware of what’s been printed and said [about the team wanting a contract]. Anytime someone talks about you that way it’s encouraging. I feel comfortable here. I like it here a lot. To have the … [Read more...] about Attention turns to Miller, future

'For what it’s worth, I predicted the Sabres would finish second in their division and make the playoffs. You didn’t need a crystal ball to see they would have shortcomings, but reaching the postseason seemed within reach. Despite all the tiresome talk about Drury and Briere, I actually underestimated the damage of their departures.' … [Read more...] about No answers on direction of franchise

'“It’s big for me,” said Vanek. “I always enjoy playing for my country, even in the ‘B’ pool. I’ll never say I’m too good for my country. I should do the right thing by going there, helping them out to get back in the ‘A’ pool. It would be good for a lot of young kids coming back up to maybe get a chance in the … [Read more...] about Vanek to play for Austria in World Championships