Archives for January 13, 2009

“There’s no sneaking down,” Ruff said Monday after the Sabres went through a tough 100-minute workout at HSBC Arena. “The only option is really letting Butler go back down and play. That’s the only option you’ve got.”' … [Read more...] about Butler makes a case to stay with Sabres

'“I looked at the schedule. Chicago is an added incentive for him,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think it’s a good place to drop him in.”' … [Read more...] about Lalime to start against Chicago

'“We want to play real solid, tight, stingy defensive hockey and look for opportunities offensively,” Rivet said. “That’s been our mentality playing on the road. It’s kind of worked for us so far. [The Red Wings] kept on coming in waves and when we did have the puck, it always seemed like they had four or five guys back defending. We tried our best … [Read more...] about Sabres to log frequent flier miles

'The Sabres have a history of keeping players for too long (see: Afinogenov, Maxim) and need to get something for Tallinder while they can. He’s still valuable enough to get the Sabres a decent return, perhaps a young forward or second- round draft pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face quandry on blue line

'“Butler has played well enough to warrant staying in the lineup,” Ruff said. “I don’t want to start this vicious circle of plucking too many guys in and out. . . . At the same time, if Butler is going to be here, he’s going to play.”' … [Read more...] about Butler forcing Ruff into a rotation