'The play-making forward registered an assist in one preseason game, but had been bothered by a sore back for most of the past week. He missed 34 games last season, including the final 12, after having surgery to remove bone chips from his hip. And Connolly has appeared in only 50 games over the past two seasons as a result of injuries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly out with back injury
Archives for October 10, 2008
Sabres know it’s time for a change
'Toni Lydman, never one to be bashful, gave a scathing assessment of his play last season. “Terrible,” the defenseman said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know it’s time for a change
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Montreal (0-0-0) at Buffalo (0-0-0) (AP) Montreal Canadiens (0-0-0) at Buffalo Sabres (0-0-0) (The Sports Network) Weekend Preview (HabsWorld.net) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
A fast rise for Rivet and Sabres
'“Guys love him,” Peters said. “He adds an element that we need.”' … [Read more...] about A fast rise for Rivet and Sabres
Buffalo bench boss's longevity proves league isn't always so Ruff
'"I actually told Larry Quinn (the team president, who was representing Golisano) that maybe it's time for a change ... maybe the best thing to do would be to change the coach," said Ruff. "He listened to me but he disagreed. There were maybe a few players who were tired of hearing what I had to say and I was frustrated with them, but we turned it over and got a … [Read more...] about Buffalo bench boss’s longevity proves league isn’t always so Ruff
Opportunity knocks for Stafford on top line
'“I’m definitely going to try my best to make a case to stay there and contribute offensively,” Stafford said Thursday. “I think that’s what I can do, and that’s what I’ve been working on, trying to get better at, trying to prove that. It’s definitely a line that can be very dangerous for us and be very effective.”' … [Read more...] about Opportunity knocks for Stafford on top line
Just view it
'When the Sabres are winning, the upside of watching them in a crowd is obvious. Enthusiasm is more intoxicating than alcohol, it’s a perfect opportunity to work on your high-five style, and happy people are prone to buying rounds of drinks.' … [Read more...] about Just view it
Sabres find style
'More Abercrombie & Fitch than locker room, the styles echo current fashion trends.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find style
Sabres anxious for new beginning
'“A packed house in here, and all the guys are ready,” center Derek Roy said Thursday. “People are anxious to get the season going. It’s been a long summer, a long summer for everybody. Everybody’s ready to get started and get off on the right foot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres anxious for new beginning
For Sabres, the joy ride commences
'“Nerve levels increase, adrenaline increases,” said the Sabres’ new captain, Craig Rivet. “From the last game you play in one season you’re thinking of the first game of the next. It takes a long time, a couple months, to get back to the first game and it’s the most exciting day of the year.”' … [Read more...] about For Sabres, the joy ride commences
Small frame, huge impact, that's Gerbe
'The general consensus is Gerbe won't be wearing a Portland jersey for long. Should one of the forwards in the Buffalo lineup suffer an injury, the little rookie is expected to be one of the first players called up to the NHL to play for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Small frame, huge impact, that’s Gerbe
Friday's Portland Coverage
Small frame, huge impact, that's Gerbe (Portland Press Herald) Three keys to Pirates' season (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage