Archives for October 29, 2009

'Since Myers appears to have outgrown the constraints of junior hockey in both his size and learning curve, it was a relatively easy decision, but there was also the business side of the equation. In keeping him the Sabres set the clock in motion for the time when he will become restricted free agent, and that's when he'll be just 22. If the Sabres survive that, Myers will be … [Read more...] about It’s pays to be a kid these days

'Myers, taken 12th overall in 2008, has two goals and five points over the season's first nine games. The 19-year-old's plus-8 rating is second amongst first-year players.' … [Read more...] about Myers to stick with Sabres

'Under NHL rules, Myers’ three-year rookie contract will kick in after his 10th game, and he’ll also be able to test free agency a year earlier than most players in his draft class. The Sabres could have sent him back to his junior team in Kelowna.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo to keep Sabres rookie D Tyler Myers

'Myers is still eligible to be returned to his junior team, the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League. As a 19-year old with junior eligibility left, Myers is not able to be assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates.' … [Read more...] about Myers will remain with Sabres

'This past weekend, the Sabres launched the first of their “Tour Stop” parties, to invite out-of-town Sabres fans to meet up and have some fun while taking part in the team’s away game. On Friday, at Latitudes, a sports bistro directly across the street from the St. Pete Times Forum, over 150 blue-and-gold clad fans descended to enjoy food and drink Buffalo … [Read more...] about Sabres Tour Stop: One Big Road Trip Party

'The most promising aspect of the Sabres’ play is their work ethic. Too many times over the past few seasons, including the President’s Trophy-winning 2007 team, the Sabres have not played at 100 percent. They had mental lapses and would not fly into the corners for loose pucks, work hard in front of the net, and tie up men in front of goaltender Ryan Miller. The … [Read more...] about Sabres have found missing intangibles

'Kennedy's goal was part of another red-hot start by the Sabres. Clarke MacArthur scored just 1:21 after the opening faceoff. The shots were 8-2 in the Sabres' favor when Kennedy scored, and the total ballooned to 14-5 late in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Kennedy gets on the board in Sabres’ victory

'"There's no more disappointment just because it's Buffalo. It's disappointment any game, but that comes with my role. It's what you sign up for, to do this job. You're not going to play every night. I know that. I've been doing this for five years. I'm just happy to be in this league for as long as I have been. It's an honor to be even scratched in an NHL game. I could be … [Read more...] about Peters thrilled to be a Devil

Devs may be home-icidal (New York Post) 1-4 record at home has NJ Devils scratching their heads (Newark Star Ledger) NJ Devils coach: We can't blame poor start on absence of Paul Martin and Jay Pandolfo (Newark Star Ledger) NJ Devils forward Patrik Elias hopes to begin practicing next week (Newark Star Ledger) Slow start dooms Devils in 4-1 loss to Sabres (Bergen … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“We’re happy,” Miller said. “I don’t want to give people the impression we are not happy. We’re managing our expectations a little better. We know it’s going to be a steady improvement by every team. With this team, we also have to improve and show we can bring the work ethic every night. The good start shows the guys care and want to … [Read more...] about MacArthur, Kennedy score early in Sabres&#8217 win

'"We have to show improvement every night, and we also have to show that we can bring a work ethic every night. When you have a good start...it shows that the guys really care and want to play. That's going to be a key for the season," said Miller.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, New Jersey 1

'Miller made 31 saves for his seventh win of the season, while Brodeur stopped 23 of Buffalo's 27 shots on goal. Buffalo was 1 for 4 on the power play and 4 for 5 on the penalty kill. The team is also 4-0 on the road with the victory.' … [Read more...] about Kennedy Scores As Sabres Dump Devils