Archives for September 23, 2009

'“If you look at our depth chart on defense, he’s in a tough spot,” Ruff said of Paetsch. “I liked what he did on left wing playing on a fourth-line scenario the last couple of games of the year. He can easily be our depth guy on defense. He’s going to have to try to push through and be a factor, I think, on the forward side of it to start the … [Read more...] about No lie, Paetsch now up front with the Sabres

'The young Sabres are still trying to establish their identity and it's difficult to say whether the club will take a step forward or back in 2009-10. Buffalo needs to improve in the scoring department and that could be difficult considering the Sabres are relying on largely the same players as it did last year. Still, a playoff appearance is certainly within reach, especially … [Read more...] about 2009-10 Buffalo Sabres Preview

'Tallinder is making $3.25 million this year in the final year of his contract, and that's probably what prevented a trade. Among Buffalo defensemen, only Craig Rivet ($3.5 million) makes more.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tallinder fighting for his job