Archives for July 2010

'All told, the Sabres drafted three defensemen and six forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2010 draft review

“I would apologize to him if I saw him,” Conboy said. “It’s something I’d not proud of doing. ... (But) he’ll learn I’ll be doing that for him in a heartbeat, too.” … [Read more...] about Conboy Up! Sabres Add Depth

'In 59 NHL contests, all with the Hurricanes, Conboy has six assists and 121 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Conboy

'Conboy (3/22/1982, 6’2”, 210 lbs.) appeared in 37 games with the Albany River Rats (AHL)last season, collecting three assists and 87 penalty minutes. Conboy also appeared in 12 games with the Carolina Hurricanes last season, collecting 34 penalty minutes. Overall, the Farmington, Minnesota native appeared in 59 career NHL games with the Carolina Hurricanes, picking … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tim Conboy

“It’s going to be a little, ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,’” Butler said. “I’ve got no one to blame but myself for the way I was playing. I’m not going to sit around, point fingers at anyone else but myself. I’m frustrated and disappointed with the way things ended, but I’m motivated at the same time … [Read more...] about Can Butler Do It for Sabres?

'The Sabres have capped season ticket sales at 14,825 and have announced a 98 percent renewal rate from last season despite a 5 percent increase in those prices.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce ticket price structure for upcoming season

"I haven't gotten any feedback with that," Myers said last week at the Sabres' summer development camp in nearby Lewiston. "Whoever I'm matched up with, I'm looking forward to seeing who it is. Everybody on the back end is a good player. I don't really have any preference." … [Read more...] about Filling the Defensive Hole

'Whitmore (12/17/1984, 5’11”, 185 lbs.) collected 34 points (18+16) in 78 games last season for the Portland Pirates (AHL). In 163 AHL career games with Portland and Rochester, Whitmore has amassed 57 points on 30 goals and 27 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Agree To Terms With Whitmore

'"I thought it was a great camp,” Ruff said. “Obviously you can see the progress made from the players that have been here a year or a couple years. It gives our players, our draft picks from this year, a good reference point to see how much stronger they get.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff pleased with progress

'Many fans are wondering why Niedermayer? Besides the leadership and experience, he brings 10 goals from last season with New Jersey, the ability to take faceoffs and the ability to kill penalties. Now if he could only convince his brother to come out of retirement and demand a trade to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Camp recap

'Sutch, you see, is severely hearing impaired. Always has been. But what some people might view as a hindrance, Sutch sees an advantage, especially when people find out he's a stellar lip-reader.' … [Read more...] about Sutch takes it all in stride with Sabres

“We’ve seen in years past we get concerned about losing players,” he said, “but all of a sudden somebody steps in and gets a greater opportunity and does a good job for us.” … [Read more...] about Ruff believes Sabres’ youngsters can replace departed veterans

'"We've seen in years past, when we get concerned about losing players, that all of a sudden somebody steps in and gets a greater opportunity and does a good job for us," Ruff said at Niagara University. "You always miss players you lose, but you've got other players who step in and surprise you. They get a bigger role. They feel more important."' … [Read more...] about Ruff excited about up-and-comers

'“There’s a lot of things I still have to learn. If I have to play there next year I’m going to go down and do my best,” said Enroth, who was injured late in the season last year and couldn’t help the Pirates in the playoffs. “We had a really good team down there and I think we could’ve had a really good chance to go deep. But it is … [Read more...] about Enroth&#8217s camp at NU full of twists

'It may not actually count, but the Buffalo Sabres prospects in blue will take bragging rights over those wearing white into the long summer.' … [Read more...] about Foligno helps Blue to victory at Sabres camp