Archives for September 24, 2009

'“Just not to keep my head hanging, to stay positive, trust in myself as a player to play to my abilities out there,” Hecht said earlier this week, before he scored in the Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at HSBC Arena. “ ... It was tough last year sometimes. “There were quite a few stretches where I didn’t believe in … [Read more...] about Hecht hoping to put dismal season behind

'"I still have something to prove," Hecht said Wednesday before scoring in a 3-2 preseason victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. "Every year in my career I improved a little bit, and last year I took a big step back. I have to prove to myself and to the coaches again that I can play on the top two lines and be an offensive threat and be reliable in our … [Read more...] about Hecht’s new attitude takes wing for Sabres

'A lineup looking like this would again send Nathan Gerbe and Tim Kennedy back to Portland, which I am not a big fan of. I would rather see Hecht and Macarthur gone via any sort of transaction it takes, but management and the coaching staff seem married to the idea of Hecht being in the lineup every night.' … [Read more...] about Paring The Roster

'"We have Canadian fans, obviously, who like the Buffalo Sabres, and it would be disappointing to lose some of those fans," Sabres forward Derek Roy said. "Buffalo's a small community to begin with, and losing fans from having three teams within 100 miles is maybe not a good idea."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo mulls impact of Coyotes

MacDonald solid in loss (Toronto Sun) Wilson: Calm down on Kadri speculation (Toronto Sun) Leafs Nation crazy for 'Kid' (Toronto Sun) Leafs Replay (Toronto Sun) For Tlusty, it's a start (Toronto Star) Stalberg making huge strides (Toronto Star) Leafs notebook (Toronto Star) Youth shines in loss to Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Slow start catches up to Maple leafs … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'“He seems like he’s in midseason form,” added forward Jason Pominville(notes), who assisted on Buffalo’s first goal. “I can’t wait to see him when we get to the middle of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Miller sharp, Sabres beat Maple Leafs 3-2

'Nathan Paetsch and Jochen Hecht each scored for the Sabres, who received a 23- save effort from Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 2

'The Sabres will hit the road for another exhibition game in Montreal on Saturday, followed by the preseason finale in Toronto on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win 3rd Straight, Top Leafs 3-2