Archives for February 11, 2010

'“You need to earn your ice,” Rivet said. “Right now, I don’t think I’m playing up to my capabilities. I need to be better. I need to be better to help this team. It was an eye-opener (Tuesday). I pretty much got zapped most of the game. If I have the opportunity, I’m going to be better next game.”' … [Read more...] about Slumping Rivet back in the lineup

'He has been a Sabres TV and radio analyst for nearly 30 years. He's expected to return to the broadcast booth after the Olympic break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres TV analyst recovering from back surgery

'"Ryan's having a great year this year," said Team USA captain Jamie Langenbrunner of the New Jersey Devils. "He's played well here for a lot of years, and now he's put himself in that upper group of goalies. I think this year he's established himself as one of the top couple. It's great to have him on your squad."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan Miller earns shot at Olympic glory

'Testing revealed Robitaille had a compressed spinal cord in his lower neck and a cervical spine deformity, which required surgery. Significant compression of the spinal cord can block nerve impulses, causing serious symptoms, including loss of sensation and function.' … [Read more...] about Robitaille stable after surgery on spinal cord

'The Buffalo Sabres will be represented by five players named to the official rosters, along with one coach.' … [Read more...] about Six Sabres to watch at the Olympics

'"You need to earn your ice," Rivet said. "Right now I don't think I'm playing up to my capabilities. I need to be better. I need to be better to help this team. It was an eye-opener [Tuesday] night. I pretty much got sat for most of the game. If I have the opportunity, I'm going to be better next game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rivet on benching: Message received

'"I feel pretty comfortable right off the bat with it, but it's definitely a change from the half-wall, where you're standing still, you're passing the puck," Roy said Wednesday. "When you're on the point, you're usually moving back and forth and going back to get pucks. The two-on-two situations defensively, I've got to be good on those, or two-on-ones, I've got … [Read more...] about Roy gets the point on power plays

Buffalo (32-18-8) at Carolina (22-30-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (32-18-8) at Carolina Hurricanes (22-30-7) (The Sports Network) Slumping Sabres visit improving 'Canes (NHL.com) Gameday: Canes vs. Buffalo (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage