Archives for January 5, 2010

‘Not counting Paetsch, the Sabres have 22 players on the roster. Defenseman Andrej Sekera, who has taken away some of Paetsch’s time recently as a fourth-line winger, would be the only healthy spare.’

‘“I think we were confident coming into this year, even though we didn’t change a lot of names on the roster,” defenseman Chris Butler said. “I think guys in this room felt like they had something to prove this year… myself included.”’

‘Since we are half way through the season here is my report card for the team: A. Is there any other grade possible?’

‘Head Coach Lindy Ruff said the team has not made a decision on whether or not the blueliner will be assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates, or remain in the NHL with the team.’

‘"We’ve had times in the past where we’ve had some chemistry and played really well," Connolly said. "We’ve also had some games in past years where we haven’t. Right now we’re just trying to keep it simple, work hard and talk as much as we can to each other, let each other know where we are out there, support each other. I think that talk really helps out."’

‘”(Miller) gives his team great confidence,” Burke said. “He is so relaxed that some nights you wonder if the kid even has a pulse.”‘

‘Compounding Ennis’s transition to the pro game has been the process of learning a new position. A winger for virtually his entire junior career, Ennis has suited up at center for the Pirates this season.’

Pirates Weekly, January 5th (PortlandPirates.com)

Benson Released from Tryout (PortlandPirates.com)