Archives for July 17, 2008

'Paille, the 20th overall pick in 2002, blossomed during his first full NHL season in 2007-08, scoring 19 goals and 35 points in 77 games. He had three two-goal games. The 24-year-old has 23 goals and 49 points in 120 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Paille agree to new deal

'The league has revised its scheduling this year, with Buffalo playing Northeast Division opponents Boston, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto six times rather than eight. The Sabres will play each non-divisional Eastern Conference team four times, and all 15 Western Conference teams at least once.' … [Read more...] about Sabres host Montreal to open upcoming season

'The Sabres’ 39th season of operation will begin when the Montreal Canadiens visit HSBC Arena on Friday, October 10. The Sabres will travel to Long Island to begin the road portion of their schedule on Monday, October 13 to face the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2008-09 Schedule

'So the Sabres will play 24 games against Northeast Division opponents this season, eight fewer than last year. Buffalo will then play four games against the 10 non-division opponents in the Eastern Conference, one game against all 15 teams in the Western Conference and three “at-large” games.' … [Read more...] about Homing in on schedule

'“I want to play more of role than I have in the past. I believe I can play more of a role with the club.”' … [Read more...] about Dan Paille literally on course for new contract