Archives for October 2009

'“I feel a lot better,” Tallinder said. “I feel like I’m skating a lot better, more engaged in battles. I feel more comfortable.”' … [Read more...] about Tallinder out of Sabres&#8217 doghouse

'"We lost a lot of points last year against teams that were lower than us in the standings," said winger Jason Pominville. "It's still early in the season so it's tough to say what they'll be like this year. We'll worry about what we've got to do."' … [Read more...] about Nemesis teams pay visits to Sabres

'If Vanek isn't ready for tonight, Ruff said he didn't think one more day would make a difference and allow Vanek to play against the Thrashers. But the Sabres are definitely hoping Vanek will be available for next week's Florida trip.' … [Read more...] about Vanek practices but is doubtful for weekend

'A pair of home contests against lesser-lights in the New York Islanders and Atlanta Thrashers could go a long way in showing the Sabres plan to stay near the top of the Northeast Division standings. Last year, Buffalo struggled against both teams, dropping a total of six games to the two teams.' … [Read more...] about Can Buffalo beat bad teams, too?

New York (0-1-3) at Buffalo (3-0-1) (AP) New York Islanders (0-1-3) at Buffalo Sabres (3-0-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres go for fourth consecutive win on busy Friday (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

Larsen brings experience to Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Pirates Get Back At It With Another Busy Weekend (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'"The pain is something I can always deal with," Vanek said. "It's about me being smart and not getting it worse. When it happened, obviously I was hoping it was not broken, which it's not. That's a good sign so it's just being smart about it now."' … [Read more...] about Vanek returns to practice for Sabres

'“I’ve been having a lot of fun in Buffalo. And I’m just hoping to stay the whole year...they’ve been pretty quiet about it. They’ll give me feedback after games. My goal was to make the team and stay the whole. At to this point I’ve done everything that I can do.”' … [Read more...] about Catching Up With Tyler Myers

'“I was pleasantly surprised he felt the way he did yesterday, I was even more surprised he was out trying to practice today. That’s all good things,” Ruff said. “But at the same time, after working out, it’s not quite where we need him."' … [Read more...] about Vanek practices, doubtful for Friday

'“I don’t think it’ll be a very long period of time (Vanek misses),” Ruff said after the Sabres practiced at HSBC Arena. “I wouldn’t even rule him out maybe for a game on the weekend, as well as he’s doing.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek could be back earlier than expected

'"I had a couple of tough years," Tallinder said after a light 50-minute workout Wednesday in HSBC Arena. "I was battling with myself. I was the worst critic of myself. I wasn't the best friend with myself, and I think that showed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tallinder looks at the plus side of things

'"Actually, it's good news," Ruff said after practice Wednesday. "He's doing remarkably well, which is good. I don't think it will be a very long period of time. I wouldn't even rule him out maybe for a game on the weekend for as well as he's doing."' … [Read more...] about Vanek could return by weekend

'While Myers has called Kelowna, a city of 108,000 residents in British Columbia, home for three years, he is ready for bigger and better things as a regular in the NHL, and would like to make Buffalo his permanent address. “At this point I have not heard anything, and I’m really not nervous about it at all,” he says. “The coaches haven’t told me … [Read more...] about Tyler Meyers – Here to Stay?

'The 6-foot-8 Myers continued developing at warp speed, skating 22:08, 30 seconds less than Chris Butler’s team high. Not even two weeks into his NHL career, Myers could be the Sabres’ best defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Myers comes of age

'After today's practice, Ruff said that the injury isn't as bad as first feared and wouldn't rule Vanek out of action this weekend. Ruff said the forward is feeling better today after undergoing several tests since the injury first occurred.' … [Read more...] about Vanek Injury Not As Bad As First Feared