Archives for September 26, 2010

“I was nervous to start, but felt better as the game went on, and Niedermayer talked me through a lot of stuff on the bench, made me a lot more comfortable,” said Kassian, who wore No. 54 and skated 14:21 on the right wing beside Ennis and Niedermayer. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kassian Delivers in Preseason Opener

'I was pleasantly surprised by the new jersey selections. The 2009 third jersey is becoming the primary home uniform and a new white jersey, which is similar to the 1970 version, will be the away uniform. The home alternate is a 40th anniversary jersey, which simply says Buffalo in large letters with a small version of the original logo. Visually, it will almost be like … [Read more...] about A welcome change in Buffalo

'Kassian's debut featured an assist, a crushing check and a dustup with a tough guy. So, yes, he was worth watching.' … [Read more...] about Kassian sends a loud message

'The big fear with this season's Sabres is that a roster that used to be full of potential breakout forwards has reached the age of "seen-that-done-that" semi-journeymen. The only forward still at breakout age is Drew Stafford, who turns 25 in a month. So far Stafford has been a sometime player with much better skills than he usually shows.' … [Read more...] about Fans’ anger misplaced when directed toward Sabres

'"They already have some leaders here and I just want to come in and add a little bit, help a little bit," Niedermayer said. "Nothing big, that's all I'm trying to do."' … [Read more...] about Niedermayer begins to fill his end of the bargainbs

'“When you spend four or five years with an organization like I did in Buffalo, you’ll always have memories,” MacArthur said during the Leafs morning skate Saturday at the MasterCard Centre in Etobicoke.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre returns ‘playing for the enemy’

Fringe Leafs don't help their cause (Toronto Sun) Former Sabre returns 'playing for the enemy' (Toronto Sun) Grabovski line impresses in Maple Leafs’ loss to Sabres (Toronto Star) Turnovers Cost Leafs In Buffalo (MapleLeafs.com) Photo gallery (MapleLeafs.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'“It felt great,” Kassian said. “Hopefully, I impressed the coaches and hopefully I can get into another one and keep on improving every shift and every game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open preseason with 3-1 win over Leafs

'Coach Lindy Ruff provided the update Saturday a day after the veteran defenseman left practice. Ruff said it’s not clear how Rivet was hurt, but noted the player’s throat started to swell.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Rivet out with bruised throat

'Rob Niedermayer, Andrej Sekera and Tyler Ennis all scored for the Sabres, while Derek Roy assisted on two tallies. After Miller departed in the second period, Jhonas Enroth stopped 15-of-16 shots to preserve the victory.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 1

'Ryan Miller started in net for the Sabres. His night ended six minutes into the second period, when he was relieved by Jhonas Enroth. Miller made all nine saves he faced. Enroth stopped 15 of 16 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Leafs 3-1