Archives for September 22, 2010

The Sabres will appear on Versus eight times and on NBC once, Feb. 20 against Washington. Two Sabres games - Jan. 21 at the New York Islanders and March 6 at Minnesota - appear on NBC’s flex schedule. Those games are scheduled to air on MSG right now. … [Read more...] about 81 Sabres Game Will Be Broadcast in High Definition

“He’s a very good skater and he’s got good hands,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said about McCormick. “We’ve seen him score a couple of goals in camp. He can play in a lot of different situations for us. He understands that part of it will be he’s got to be there for his teammates. He’s got to be there to step in.” … [Read more...] about Tough Guy McCormick Relishing His Spot With Sabres

'"It's one less stress coming into camp," McCormick said Tuesday. "You can see it with some other guys that are on the bubble. When you have that, it's something you've got to use for motivation. You want to get better. They put confidence in you to give you a good contract, and you just want to make sure you reward them with what you can do."' … [Read more...] about One-way contract is ticket to confidence for Sabres’ McCormick

'"I wanted to show them what type of player they got," Kassian said Tuesday. "Obviously, the dumb mistake I made over the summer, my [reputation] probably wasn't the best. ... I just wanted to make a name for myself. I don't want to just be at the camp. I want to be good. I want to be noticed."' … [Read more...] about Kassian out to impress Sabres

'"I still have some problems I have to deal with, [including] my energy level, some clumsiness in my hands and feet, the pain comes and goes," Robitaille said by phone on Tuesday. "I've got medication to help me deal with it and I've got a lot of understanding and support from my employers, which helps a lot."' … [Read more...] about Robitaille ready to get back behind the microphone

'The ice couldn't take the team's practice sessions and by the time it was time for the championship game scrimmage, the players refused to play on that sheet of ice for safety reasons. The team then moved to the other rink and had to wait over 15 minutes between the second and third periods just to get a zamboni on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight through rink problems to finish up scrimmages

'"It's been a whirlwind for sure. I'm definitely more comfortable coming into this year. I know I was pretty stressed at the start of the year last year wondering if I was going to make it. Having that year under my belt gives me that much more confidence coming into this year. I know all of the guys are really excited to get it going here."' … [Read more...] about Myers Hoping to Avoid Sophomore Slump

'"I think he has the potential to be the best in the League," goaltender Ryan Miller said. "He's right there. He made an impact as a rookie and he's only 20 years old. He really has room to grow and put on weight and be one of those defensemen you can't go into the corner with. He's already 230 pounds, but he has the frame to be like 260. Not too many people can go up against … [Read more...] about Sophomore jinx doesn’t worry Tyler Myers

'"I think in a game like this, when it really comes down to it, I think if the Sabres score, everybody will go crazy and if the Senators score all the same people will go crazy," Forth said. "That's my hope. I think it will be like that. I think everybody will just be excited to be there and watch it and see it unfold."' … [Read more...] about Dundas is ready for Hockeyville spotlight