Archives for October 8, 2008

'Gaustad is expected to miss the first month of the season after surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb last week. Weber, demoted to AHL Portland, Maine, proved to be the odd-man out and was the final player cut as the Sabres were carrying eight defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Gaustad on IR; demote D Weber

'The move was expected in order to set the Sabres' final 23-man roster. Gaustad is expected to miss the next three to four weeks after undergoing surgery last week to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gaustad placed on injured reserve

'Buffalo’s second-round choice (57th overall) in the 2006 Entry Draft, Weber recorded three points (0+3) in 16 games with Buffalo during two recalls last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Weber to Portland

'"My family and myself are extremely proud to be a part of this organization," he said. "I think Buffalo gets a bad rap. I think once you get here you realize how great this city is, and the fans are what make it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres name defenseman Rivet captain

'Jason Pominville, Jochen Hecht, Jaroslav Spacek and Teppo Numminen have also named assistant captains.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Craig Rivet Captain

'Jason Pominville, Teppo Numminen, Jaroslav Spacek and Jochen Hecht were named alternates. Ruff said two will serve at home, two on the road.' … [Read more...] about Ruff names Rivet captain of Sabres

'“We’ve got to come out better than we did last year,” said center Derek Roy. “The first game is huge to come out with a win here and use the crowd’s energy. Even if we had a so-so start last season we would have made the playoffs, but we had a terrible start. And we’re not looking for so-so this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get down to business

'“We’ll save that for [today’s] press conference to keep a little drama in it,” Ruff deadpanned Tuesday in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Ruff remains mum on his choice of team captain

Pirates short on defense with opener days away (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'"It's a good, younger team with a good core group," Ellis said of the Sabres. "Our work ethic is where it needs to be and we're taking steps in the right directions. There's some familiar faces in the locker room that make the adjustment easier."' … [Read more...] about New in blue