Archives for November 10, 2009

'"He's putting in the work and getting the chances," linemate Mike Grier said. "That's all you can ask for. Eventually, with someone with his skill, he's going to get on a good run here soon."' … [Read more...] about Hammerin’ Hecht battles to score

'"Nothing has changed as far as my approach to the game, my approach to the team and the guys," Mair said. "I'm here to try and be a piece of the puzzle and help this team win hockey games."' … [Read more...] about Mair remains with team after clearing waivers

'“It’s a numbers thing,” Regier said Monday afternoon after the Sabres practiced at HSBC Arena. “Given where we are with Tim Kennedy making the team and Mike Grier (signing late), we’ve just got extra forwards, and he’s not playing. He’s in a contract year. It’s an opportunity for him to hopefully get a chance elsewhere.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope waiving Mair gives him another chance

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday he’s electing to keep Mair in Buffalo as an extra forward rather than send him to Portland, Maine, the Sabres’ American Hockey League affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Mair clears waivers, to stay in Buffalo

'“It’s numbers, it’s a tough situation,” Ruff said. “We’ve made some decisions. We like the way [Tim] Kennedy has played, with Mike Grier coming in the right side and Pat Kaleta the way he’s played, it makes the decisions tough."' … [Read more...] about Mair remains in Buffalo

'If Mair isn’t claimed, the Sabres could either keep him or send him and his $775,000 salary to the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. Mair has played just three games this season, missing the first four after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place forward Mair on waivers