Archives for April 1, 2009

'“Everyone’s coming to the rink and having a good time and joking around,” Sabres defenseman Chris Butler said. “But you know what? Guys still go out there and work hard. It’s fun to celebrate goals in practice and do little fun things like that.”' … [Read more...] about Push for playoffs has Sabres loose, refreshed

'As part of the deal reached Wednesday, Generous also signed an amateur tryout contract, allowing him to finish this season with Portland, the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect D Generous to 1-year deal

'When it comes to hockey’s greatest April Fool’s prankster, however, no one ever topped Paul Wieland, back when he was the director of communications for the Buffalo Sabres. “This was Paul’s favorite holiday,” says Gerry Helper, who is now the Predators’ senior vice president for communicaitons but who got into hockey when Weiland hired him … [Read more...] about The Master of Hockey&#8217s April Fools

'This is the first time in franchise history that two players have been named to the AHL All-Rookie Team.' … [Read more...] about Kennedy and Gerbe Named to All-Rookie Team

'Generous was Buffalo’s seventh-round selection (208th overall) in the 2005 Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Matt Generous

Buffalo (37-30-8) at Atlanta (32-38-6) (AP) Miller, Sabres looking to solve Thrashers (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (37-30-8) at Atlanta Thrashers (32-38-6) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Atlanta Coverage

'The Thrashers are 13th in the East but the Sabres are 0-0-3 against them (losing twice by shootout and once in overtime). In fact, Atlanta and Philadelphia are the only teams in the East Buffalo does not own a win against this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open tough stretch at Atlanta

'“It can only help,” goaltender Ryan Miller said. “We’ve been uptight, and look where it’s gotten us. We’ve come to the rink feeling sorry for ourselves. We’ve come to the rink holding our heads low a few times. It hasn’t gotten us anywhere. We’ve put together a good run, and we’ve had some good victories. We should … [Read more...] about A little life goes long way for Sabres

'“So far it feels great, and I’ll be ready to go if I’m called upon,” Kaleta said in HSBC Arena. “I know how my body feels from hitting and stuff like that, how I’m going to react and how I’m going to feel the next day. I feel that my body is fine.”' … [Read more...] about Clearheaded Kaleta ready to return

'What happened to the spirit? The leadership? Where’s the chemistry? The passion?' … [Read more...] about Playoffs or no, that is the question

Pirates' road to the playoffs clearly marked (Portland Press Herald) Whitmore Named Pirates Man of the Year (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'It's an extremely optimistic view to take at this point in the season, but if the confident, hard-working Sabres can come out of the locker room each game until the end of the season, I think they can charge into the postseason after all of the downers this season has brought.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Outside Chance