Archives for September 2008

'On Thursday, you could see the Sabres’ future. You take one look at Myers, and it’s hard not to get excited about the Sabres’ potential.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are filling out quite nicely

'The Repentigny, Quebec native appeared in all 82 games for the Sabres last season and finished second on the team in scoring, registering career-highs in assists (53) and points (80).' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Pominville agree to extension

'"We changed the floor in the arena," Gagnon said. "We drew the logo of the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres on the floor to make sure that for the next 30 or 40 years that we received the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres here in Roberval. We will probably put a permanent sign or sculpture or something to remember this event."' … [Read more...] about Excitement growing in Hockeyville

'Pominville emerged as a team leader last season after the Sabres lost co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere to free agency. In three full NHL seasons, Pominville has 79 goals and 99 assists for 178 points in 222 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ RW Pominville signs 5-year extension

'Pominville's agent, Norman Dupont, spoke with WGR 550's Howard Simon earlier this week to declare a Friday deadline for contract talks. Pominville did not want to go into the season with his contract creating a distraction. Dupont and GM Darcy Regier worked through the week to hammer out the final details of the new deal.' … [Read more...] about Pominville Signs

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with right winger Jason Pominville, keeping him in Buffalo through the 2013-14 season. The 25-year-old Pominville was scheduled to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2008-09 season.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville agrees to five-year contract extension

'“I think anything less would be a disappointment,” Sekera said. “That’s why I did everything possible this summer to make sure that I make the team this year... You have to set your mind to it, believe that you can do it and it will happen.”' … [Read more...] about Blueliners ready to make impact

'“There’s times when it looks like he’s going to push through,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday. “You would think this would be the year when he’d have to make a statement.”' … [Read more...] about Mancari a man among boys

'The entire group will hit the ice for their first full practice on Saturday, September 20 at HSBC Arena, as part of the day-long “PuckDrop ‘08” festivities. The highlight of the day will be a scrimmage at 10 a.m., followed immediately by the unveiling of the team’s new third jersey. Admission and HSBC Arena ramp parking are both free that day.' … [Read more...] about Training Camp to begin Sept. 19

Prospect Profile: Felix Schutz (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'Heading into training camp, the Sabres are stable in goal, with young players lined up to step in on defense and a few openings for prospects to make the jump at forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2008 Training Camp Preview

'“My job description is to help Lindy any way I can, starting today right through the end of the playoff run,” Dineen said Monday. “That’s our goal, to try and help him win a Cup. That means providing players that are ready to go and giving him feedback on players.”' … [Read more...] about Dineen ready to learn

'Dineen and the rest of the Pirates' operations staff will spend the next two weeks at the Sabres' training camp before returning to Maine for 10 days of practice prior to Portland's Oct. 11 season opener at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Dineen will get a chance to observe how the Sabres play the game under Coach Lindy Ruff, entering his 11th season at Buffalo. "This … [Read more...] about Pirates/Sabres: Camp provides chance to become acquainted

'“We’ve got to push ourselves back in that playoff picture,” he said. “I felt last year we didn’t get off to the type of start we needed to get off to. Losing the first couple of games put us in an instant hole, and I think if you look back, when you get off to a good start it sets you up for the whole year."' … [Read more...] about Ruff sets focus on fast start

'Sabres.com, which will be linked to the NHL Web site, NHL.com, also will have a feature that enables fans to call up every goal scored in every Sabres game and eventually every player shift or hit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres increase Web content