Archives for October 22, 2008

'"He came to camp in good shape and he's deserved all the extra ice time he's getting," Ruff said. "All the little areas of his game are getting better, his penalty killing, the forecheck pressure he's applying. He's the guy who's put the work in."' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s offensive boost has Sabres off to hot start

'"He's doing a lot of little things better," Ruff told Sporting News Today. "Away from the puck, his game has been better. He's creating opportunities by taking pucks away from people and he's beating guys one-on-one with his speed."' … [Read more...] about A year later, Buffalo’s Vanek is living up to lofty expectations

'Added Stafford: “I just got the puck wide and I tried to make a move, and I got a step on (Wideman) and saw an opening to the net. I’ve been trying to get a lot of chances lately, so I’m pretty happy with that one.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford&#8217s goal sparks Sabres in shootout win

'[Sabres coach] Lindy Ruff has given me a little more opportunity, shown more confidence in me, and it's been reflected in my ice time. Also, every year, you learn a little bit from the year before and work on what you have to do better. I needed to be more consistent and so far it has helped.' … [Read more...] about Vanek on his strong start, his favorite player and why he loves Minny

'"Didn't matter to me," Vanek, in regard to his contract being a constant topic, told reporters during a conference call Monday. "The people that know me, it's never been about money. I left at an early age from back home [in Austria] to chase my dream of playing in the NHL and win a Stanley Cup. The money's not going to change the work I put in in the offseason … [Read more...] about Vanek answers challenge to do a lot more for Sabres

'"I could've played out the season and seen how it went next year, but when Ryan signed and the other guys, for me, it was an easy decision. This is where I want to be. We've had success as a group in the past with a good portion of us coming up through the ranks in Rochester. We've been playing together for a while now and because of that, there's a chemistry and young … [Read more...] about Pominville excited about Sabres’ young talent

'Regier did not say which knee Rivet hurt or when the injury happened, and he did not provide details of the surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rivet has knee surgery

'The 34-year-old Rivet, who is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks, has recorded three assists in six games for Buffalo this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Rivet has surgery

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced that defenseman Craig Rivet had arthroscopic surgery on his knee today. His recovery is expected to be a minimum of two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Craig Rivet has knee surgery

'"It's good for me to get that monkey off the back and get the first one," Stafford said. "But more importantly, we got the win, we got the extra point."' … [Read more...] about Stafford lights the spark for Sabres

'How dependent was Buffalo on its league-leading goaltender? Let us count the saves. Sixteen in the first period and another 10 in the second before his teammates finally concluded his effort was too strong to waste. This makes Miller 4-0 on the season, with six goals allowed on 105 shots, good for a .942 save percentage. It appears he was serious about all that title talk when … [Read more...] about Miller puts the fight into Sabres

'“When we put him back in, it’ll be full go,” Ruff said. “It won’t be a just-play scenario or take a day off here or there. We’re going to get him healthy and get him back.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly starts slow comeback

'In eight seasons of receiving an NHL paycheck, Connolly has scored 70 goals. The question isn’t what to do with him now, since it’s too late for that. The question is why did it ever happen?' … [Read more...] about Connolly signing is still baffling

'“I saw an opening,” Stafford said. “I’ve had a lot of chances, but nothing’s been going in for me. It was nice to get that one.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford&#8217s picks good time for first goal

Bruins get frustrated once again (Boston Globe) Foiled by Sabres (Boston Globe) It's become grind for Wheeler (Boston Globe) Bruins lose shootout again (Boston Herald) Manny Fernandez makes gains in his turn (Boston Herald) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (BostonBruins.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage