Archives for April 19, 2009

'There was some speculation the Sabres, postseason bystanders two straight seasons and five of the last seven, would fire the duo. Buffalo just finished its second consecutive 10th-place campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bringing back Regier, Ruff

'“[Sabres GM Darcy Regier] really wanted to get me down here as soon as possible. He said even if I don’t get to play, just to practice and see what it’s going to take over the summer to prepare and compete in this league would be good for me. “I already knew that it was going to be a great opportunity but he just confirmed it and reassured me of … [Read more...] about Final destination

'The Sabres have signed T. J. Brennan and Drew Schiestel to three-year, entry-level contracts that begin next season. Brennan has begun skating with the Portland Pirates, and Schiestel was expected to join the Sabres’ minor league affiliate Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign two prospects

'While this team needs a makeover, a total makeover isn’t necessary. They need three or four honest hockey players who might serve as a jury of their peers, making them accountable in the dressing room for half-hearted play that kills playoff hopes. They don’t have to be superstars. Clones of the sorely missed Mike Grier would do nicely.' … [Read more...] about What we need now are a few honest hockey players

'On the scouting staff, which was replaced by video in a cost-cutting measure: “You can scout on television and video and still watch players? Come on. That is absolutely the joke of the league. When all the scouts were here--Larry Carriere, Don Luce, Terry Martin, Jim Benning, all those guys--they’re the ones who built this franchise that took them to the … [Read more...] about Sounding off on Dudley, scouting philosophy

'"If you look at the organizations that have been successful, you don't see owners getting involved in hockey decisions. You hire people to do a job you're not capable of doing. Until proven wrong, you let them do their jobs. If they can't, you get rid of them."' … [Read more...] about Robert Unafraid of Criticizing Sabres

'Sabres general manager Darcy Regier says 20-year-old lefty defensemen T.J. Brennan and Drew Schiestel (SHIS’-tuhl) agreed to three-year, entry level contracts that will begin in the 2009-10 season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign their top 2 &#821707 draft picks

'Brennan (31st overall) and Schiestel (59th) were Buffalo’s first two selections in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Brennan, Schiestel

Pirates, Bruins evenly matched (Portland Press Herald) Homecoming is a hit for Pirates' Baier (Providence Journal) It’s a valuable lesson for younger Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage