Archives for October 2008

'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

'"I played and worked (as an assistant coach) under some pretty smart people," Ruff said. "Bill Torrey, Scotty Bowman, Bobby Clarke, Bryan Murray and Roger Neilson were the cream of the crop. I guess you could say I used a little bit of what each of them taught with some of my own ideas on how to do the job."' … [Read more...] about Ruff always ready behind Buffalo bench

Pirates Trap Rats, Win 5-3 (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'The Sabres finished 2-4-1 in exhibition play -- scoring just 17 goals in the seven games -- while the Wings went 6-1-2.' … [Read more...] about Wings shut out Sabres

Franzen, Leino lead way (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Wings win preseason finale; Hossa out with groin injury (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Conklin, Franzen lift Wings to 3-0 win over Sabres (Grand Rapids Press) Wings close out preseason with shutout (Macomb Daily) Three Questions: Wings-Sabres (DetroitRedWings.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Monday’s Detroit Coverage

'Franzen opened the scoring 2:54 into the third period. Leino scored his third goal of the preseason just 1:52 later, and Franzen added an empty-net goal -- his fifth tally--with one second left.' … [Read more...] about Conklin, Franzen lift Wings to 3-0 win over Sabres

'Ryan Miller allowed two goals on 25 shots for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Detroit 3, Buffalo 0