Archives for September 18, 2010

'Coach Lindy Ruff provided the update Saturday a day after Gragnani was hurt in rookie scrimmage. Ruff didn’t say which knee was injured, but noted it won’t require surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Gragnani out 4-6 weeks with knee injury

'Beginning this season, Buffalo’s previous third jersey will become the team’s new home uniform. New this season is a white, vintage road jersey that incorporates the accent elements of the updated home jersey to celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary. The team also debuted a new 40th anniversary uniform. This will now serve as the team’s … [Read more...] about Sabres introduce new 40th anniversary and road jerseys

“He seems to be the same guy, which is a lot of recognition,” Ruff said. “He was a pretty busy guy, even during the post-Olympic time. But he’s a very focused individual at the same time.” … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller Stays Grounded

“We want to have a 100-plus point season,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We want to try to win the Cup, and I don’t think we’re that far away. It was a good season. We should put ourselves in good position for it.” … [Read more...] about Sabres Go to Battle With Veterans

'"Our goal as a team is to win the Stanley Cup, and we might as well talk about that because I think our team, with the additions we've made and where we were at last year, should be able to challenge for it," Ruff said. "I'm just looking forward to getting on the ice and getting it going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep eye on the prize

'"Everything has gone as planned and even ahead of plan," Rivet said. "It's not 100 percent or near 100 percent, but it's ahead of schedule and it feels really good."' … [Read more...] about Rivet’s hockey career enters gray area

'Most experts do not pick the Sabres to repeat as division champions. Ruff said, "We like the fact that nobody wants to pick us, so the more of you guys that don't pick us, the better it is for us. There a believe out there that 'they weren't that good', I think we can be better and I think we have some individuals that will be better. We've got some guys that have made some … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff expects to compete for the Stanley Cup

'Rivet is entering his 16th NHL season and he's thinking it may be the final one, "At my age and just getting a good summer of training in. This could be my last year so you want to go out playing your best that you can." When I asked him to elaborate on retiring he said, "You never know, at my age, you just never know so I want to put my best foot forward this year and play … [Read more...] about Sabres Rivet may be playing his last year