Archives for September 2009

'Ennis, the Sabres' 26th-overall choice in the draft this past June, registered 43 goals and 85 points in 60 games for Medicine Hat of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo inks first-round pick Ennis

'“I want to be able to play more minutes,” MacArthur, who compiled 17 goals and 31 points in 71 games last year, said earlier this week following a training camp practice at HSBC Arena. “In order to do that, you’ve got to prove that you could be trusted out there. My biggest goal this year is to be more consistent.”' … [Read more...] about Eratic MacArthur wants to be more consistent

'After being the second of Buffalo's two first-round selections (26th overall) last year, Ennis, 19, matched his career-high with 43 goals in 60 games for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in 2008-09, including a six-goal game against Prince Albert.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign rookie Ennis

'Ennis, selected 26th overall after the Sabres picked Tyler Myers with the 12th selection, was a potent scorer in juniors who had one year of eligibility remaining with Medicine Hat of the Western Hockey League. He scored 46 goals in each of the past two seasons, adding 48 assists in 2007-08 and 42 assists last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tyler Ennis

'"I think if you look at him, he’s got some characteristics that are along the Derek Roy line," Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. "He can open people up, he can make some special plays and he’s a good player in real tight spaces. Obviously size is a factor but I think he’s been able to push through at every level so you hope he can continue to push … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2008 First Round pick Tyler Ennis

'"It shows that they're having a little fun with this camp," forward Marcus Foligno said. "Obviously, we have to have fun with it as well."' … [Read more...] about Scrimmages enliven Sabres camp

'"I'm in a new spot in my career. I'm established in the NHL," said Miller, whose three-year career at MSU included him winning the Hobey Baker Award in 2001. "I'm very confident in my abilities. I feel like I want to be one of the top three guys in the NHL. I don't want people to be arguing about it. I don't want them to think twice, I want them to think about … [Read more...] about For honor, for country

'Regier's oft-stated opinion is that the core of this group has reached NHL maturity and if they can remain healthy, they can do a lot of damage.' … [Read more...] about Regier gives maturing Sabres one more chance

'"Getting to know guys’ names, faces and whatnot, that’s all just a natural adjustment,” he said. “Certainly having the experience of going from a couple teams and moved [a few times]... that just helps to makes it easier.”' … [Read more...] about Montador back to business

'“It was a tough break when my shoulder got dislocated. Maybe I was trying a little too hard for the first part of the season. I wasn’t really relaxed. I don’t think you can play at your best when you’re not relaxed. At the end I started to pick it up a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Tallinder Trying To Revive Career

'The Milwaukee native, who will turn 24 years old in October, has 49 goals and 61 assists for 110 points in 184 NHL games over three seasons. The Sabres selected him with the 13th overall pick of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Stafford to two-year deal

'The team signed 23-year-old Stafford on Sunday. He emerged as a scoring threat last season when he set career highs in goals and points in 79 games. In 184 career NHL games, Stafford has registered 49 goals and 110 points in 184 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Drew Stafford to 2-year deal

'"I think he can get there. I think there's still work to do. There's times he looks like he can be that. I put him in that category where he's at that point where his game has to become real consistent. I think when that happens, he can become a lot better than he is right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Stafford to two-year deal for $3.8 million

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has signed forward Drew Stafford to a two-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Drew Stafford

'"It took a while to feel normal again," Miller admitted Saturday. "I'm glad I passed on [playing for Team USA in] the World Championships. It's kind of weird. For the longest time working with my trainer in East Lansing, it almost felt like my ankle felt dumb."' … [Read more...] about Miller’s ankle back to normal