Archives for October 3, 2008

'“I grew up in the same hometown as Danny Paille and Andrew Peters was right around the corner [St. Catharines, Ont.]. Coming in I know those two guys personally and there are a lot of faces there that I played against and competed with either in Junior or the AHL... in Rochester that are now graduated here.”' … [Read more...] about Ellis happy to be home

'Gerbe, Buffalo's fifth-round draft pick in 2005, signed a three-year deal potentially worth $2.55 million in May after he led Boston College to the national title. The 5-foot-5 forward tied an NCAA tournament record with seven goals. He led the nation in scoring with 68 points (35 goals, 33 assists) in 43 games. Kennedy, a sixth-round pick in 2005, signed a two-year deal … [Read more...] about Sabres trim Gerbe and Kennedy from roster

'Heading to Portland are: forwards Mathieu Darche (pending waivers), Mark Mancari (pending waivers), Nathan Gerbe, Tim Kennedy, Dylan Hunter and Marek Zagrapan; and defensemen Chris Butler and Michael Funk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign eight players to Portland

'“We forechecked good. We were really patient,” Jochen Hecht said. “I think it was really good teamwork. Every line got a goal and everyone contributed.”' … [Read more...] about Balancing act leads Sabres to victory

Blue Jackets come up loser in snoozer (Columbus Dispatch) Hockey-loving bishop tends goal against Jackets (Columbus Dispatch) Russian prospects awaiting approval to play in Canada (Columbus Dispatch) Post Game Quotes (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage

From small beginnings, Pirates season starts (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage