Archives for September 2010

'“It doesn’t bother me,” Bettman told the Spec. “I’ve been booed in lots of places. When people boo or give you any response, it’s a direct sign of passion.”' … [Read more...] about Bettman draws some boos

'It will be Miller time again as the Sabres ride their superstar to a playoff berth.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller should keep Sabres cut above rest of Northeast Division

'Rob Niedermayer opened the scoring for Buffalo midway through the first period with a short-handed goal. Swedish goalie Robin Lehner, who is 19, misplayed the puck behind the net and it landed on Niedermayer’s stick for an easy goal.' … [Read more...] about Pominville&#8217s goal lifts Sabres over Senators

'J.L. Grightmire Arena's rink is smaller than NHL regulation, 10 feet shorter and five feet narrower, making it difficult to rush up the ice or manoeuvre in front of the net. Line changes were also dicey as the players sat two-deep on the benches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Senators 2-1 in Hockeyville

'Rob Niedermayer scored a short-handed goal and Jason Pominville netted the game-winner in the third period, as Buffalo Sabres downed the Ottawa Senators, 2-1, in a preseason action at the Kraft Hockeyville game.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 1

'Rob Niedermayer and Jason Pominville provided the scoring in the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hang On For 2-1 Win Over Sens

'"It's fun to be out there. I was fortunate to play in Roberval too," said Sabres right wing Jason Pominville. "I see myself as a kid, to be able to see two NHL teams come to my city and play a game would be pretty cool and pretty neat. It's always fun to give back and I think this is a great way of doing it. It will be an interesting game as well."' … [Read more...] about Second time around for many Sabres, Senators

“He’s been my biggest supporter,” Miller said. “I just think he’s a really great person. I don’t think people realize how special he is and how nice he is. He’s outstanding.” … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lalime Wins Praise as a Backup

'A few players rushed through the rain, heading for the warm and dry dressing room, ignoring the kids with the sopping wet papers and pens. Not Tyler Myers. The six-foot-eight-eight, 222-pound Sabres defenceman signed everything put in front of him, long after other players signing autographs had headed inside. “He’s a class act,” said one dad, watching Myers … [Read more...] about Rain and the NHL rule Dundas

“He’s been a big difference, both on and off the ice,” Regier said. “I think it’s not unlike other young players. It’s a maturation process. It’s your ability to stay focused. It’s your ability to keep your feet on the ground, know even more than an even-keel attitude, and really just to do the work. … [Read more...] about Sabres News & Notes: Regier Not Dealing With Kassian … Yet

'"I'm very excited. I really enjoy the city," Lalime said Monday before making 18 saves on 21 shots in the Sabres' 5-4 exhibition loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Air Canada Centre. "I love the fans, the city, love the team. I think we can accomplish a lot here so it's nice to be back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres may lean on Lalime

'"That's not correct," Regier said during the second intermission of the Sabres' preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Air Canada Centre. "We've talked about entering into talks with him. The conversations I've had were that we would at some point resume negotations but we haven't yet."' … [Read more...] about Kassian talks set to start

Kessel, Kulemin powering Leafs (Toronto Sun) Top forwards deliver for Leafs (Toronto Star) Great expectations, meet minor reality (Toronto Globe and Mail) Kessel, Kulemin lead Leafs to win (National Post) Kessel, Kulemin Spark Leafs (MapleLeafs.com) Photo gallery (MapleLeafs.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'Nathan Gerbe scored twice, and Drew Stafford and Jordan Leopold also had goals for the Sabres (1-1-0).' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Maple Leafs 5

'Buffalo has taken a different approach to its pre-season routine and was playing just its second game. As a result, coach Lindy Ruff only used about two-thirds of the lineup he'll start the season with.' … [Read more...] about Kulemin, Kessel scores twice in Leafs win