Archives for July 8, 2009

'“I’ve already learned so much,” he said regarding the camp. “Even their work ethic behind the scenes... It’s not just on the ice but they work so hard off the ice to get in shape and do the little things to be a good player. I want to get out there as soon as possible. Hopefully it’s sooner rather than later.”' … [Read more...] about Kassian riding shotgun

'“Obviously, I like to go into the dirty areas and get the puck and play physical, stand up for teammates,” he said. “But (I) also have skill and can put the puck in the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres anxious to see Kassian showcase talents

'The Sabres, meanwhile, are selling ... well ... what, exactly? They finished 10th in the conference last season. They haven't signed Drew Stafford or any other restricted free agents. They haven't made any trades, which is supposedly the plan. To improve they'll need much more than the Craig Rivet-type moves they made last year.' … [Read more...] about Division foes improve as Sabres snooze

'"I can still learn a lot," Butler said. "We've got all my games logged on the computer, and I can watch those. But we get an opportunity to watch a lot of other teams' videos, and I can pick or choose what some of the other teams do, kind of dissect what makes them successful."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Butler goes to the tape

'“I don’t have to be in the newspaper all the time,” Schutz said Tuesday. “I’m just trying to do my job on the ice and off it. I don’t think it’s a great thing that I’m not in the paper, but I don’t think it’s a bad thing. I guess I’ll just deal with it.”' … [Read more...] about Schutz still skating under radar

Pirates Announce Opponents for 2009-10 Season (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage