Archives for September 23, 2008

'Ennis, selected with the No. 26 pick in June, returns to play for Medicine Hat of the Western Hockey League. Among the other notable players relegated were rookie second-round pick, left wing Luke Adam (St. John's of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League), and two 2007 second round picks, defensemen T.J. Brennan (St. John's) and Drew Schiestel (Niagara, Ontario Hockey … [Read more...] about Sabres relegate 8 to Canadian junior teams

'“This is our home and it’s my home team,” Numminen said. “I had other options during the summer, but they weren’t options for me. If I’m going to play this year, I’m going to play here or I’m not going to play. ..."' … [Read more...] about Numminen back ehome&#8217 with Sabres

'...forwards Luke Adam (St. John’s, QMJHL), Paul Byron (Gatineau, QMJHL), Tyler Ennis (Medicine Hat WHL) and Jacob Lagace (Chicoutimi, QMJHL); defensemen T.J. Brennan (St. John’s, QMJHL), Nick Crawford (Saginaw, OHL), Drew Schiestel (Niagara, OHL) and Jordon Southorn (Prince Edward Island, QMJHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres return eight players to Junior clubs

Canadiens, Sabres skate into Hockeyville (Montreal Gazette) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: Roberval is ready to accomodate the Canadian and the Sabres (CP) One great day for Roberval (CP) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage

'It means Tallinder and Lydman are going their separate ways, at least for now. Tallinder skated with rookie Mike Card in a 7-4 loss to Toronto in Air Canada Centre, while Lydman sat out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres juggle blue-liners

'The natives of Roberval, 270 miles north of Montreal, have turned the exhibition game into the toughest ticket in the league. Only 1,200 fans can fit in Benoit Levesque Arena, so those left out will watch on a big screen outside. Buffalonians can watch the game live at 7 tonight on the NHL Network.' … [Read more...] about Tiny town earns host&#8217s role

Not bad, for starters (Toronto Sun) Moore-Hollweg pairing impresses (Toronto Sun) In the Nik of time (Toronto Sun) JFJ back in his element (Toronto Sun) Leafs off to a strong start (Toronto Star) Leafs can't even give 'em away (Toronto Star) Leafs shoot out the lights (Toronto Globe and Mail) Price is right for fans (National Post) A Fresh Start (National Post) Not A … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'Marek Zagrapan, Philip Gogulla, Mark Mancari and Jochen Hecht had goals for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Moore scores twice as Maple Leafs rout Sabres

'Tickets to the exhibition opener were given away for free and the 18,819 in attendance at Air Canada Centre saw a pretty good game that featured some physical play and plenty of scoring.' … [Read more...] about Dominic Moore makes an impression as Maple Leafs beat Buffalo 7-4

'Marek Zagrapan had a goal and two assists while Mark Mancari, Philip Gogulla and Jochen Hecht also lit the lamp for the Sabres, who finished two spots higher than Toronto with 90 points in the East last season.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 7, Buffalo 4