Archives for December 6, 2008

'He arrived while practice was going on this morning. The players stopped their drill and tapped their sticks on the ice as he skated out. To make room, Mark Mancari was sent to Portland. Mancari had played seven games and would have had to pass through waivers again had he reached 10.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe’s excited!

'In 21 games with the Portland Pirates, Gerbe has tallied 14 goals and 10 assists. This year has been just another step for Gerbe who last season burned the NCAA for 68 points in 43 games, in winning a national championship with Boston College.' … [Read more...] about It’s time!

'Buffalo called up rookie Nathan Gerbe from the minors prior to its game at Tampa Bay on Saturday, as the slumping Sabres seek a spark from their diminutive high-scoring center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up rookie C Gerbe; demote RW Mancari

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have recalled C Nathan Gerbe from Portland (AHL). In addition, the Sabres have returned RW Mark Mancari to Portland.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nathan Gerbe

'“We talked about me sitting back so I can make the read, and I sat back. And he made a play to a guy, and I was going to challenge [Frolik] and he got cut off, and they just threw a guy off the bench and I didn’t read that,” Miller said. “So, I mean, I could sit back and make another play, but everything’s magnified right now. One or two goals … [Read more...] about Miller stung by Ruff&#8217s remarks

Buffalo (11-11-3) at Tampa Bay (6-11-8) (AP) Lecavalier, Lightning trying to end slide (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (11-11-3) at Tampa Bay Lightning (6-11-8) (The Sports Network) Lightning hope to outduel Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'It's the roster that needs some altering. It is time to ship Maxim Afinogenov out of town. Afinogenov will be an unrestricted free agent after the season and getting something in return for him before losing him to free agency should be a priority. The sooner you get rid of him, the better. Here are some other players that the Sabres should trade or consider trading...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres need fresh talent, not fresh start

'A stew of failure is brewing, and has been for a few weeks now with the Sabres winning only two of their last 10. Players are fuming, the coach is spewing ... this pot just might boil over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach has team sailing in wrong direction

Sports Digest (Portland Press Herald) Springfield Falcons beat Portland Pirates 3-2 in shootout (Springfield Republican) Pirates gain ground, but lose that winning feeling (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Fall to Falcons In Shootout, 3-2 (PortlandPirates.com) Gerbe on AHL Chat Next Wednesday (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates and Civic Center Support Pantry Project … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage