Archives for September 2010

'"They've got a great 'D' corps here, and they brought in some great veteran guys," Weber said. "That kind of puts me back a little bit, but you can't think that way. You've got to continue to try and be positive and just work hard."' … [Read more...] about Weber ready to muscle up

“Part of those decisions are with the players we signed, bringing in a couple veteran players,” Ruff said inside HSBC Arena, shortly after the Sabres started rookie camp and the 2010-11 season. “Part of it is the push from other players, from a (Tyler) Ennis. You kind of rely on some of your younger players that are coming. You’ve got a (Zack) Kassian, … [Read more...] about Price Wasn’t Right on Kennedy

“I had a pretty good summer,” Ennis said. “I put on like maybe eight pounds, 10 pounds. I worked really hard this summer. Can’t you tell I’m huge now?” … [Read more...] about Little Ennis Looks to Play Big For Sabres

'"I want to perform, and I always want to get better. I want to set some high goals for myself this year. How I'm going to do that is just by working hard and playing well."' … [Read more...] about It’s a sure thing Ennis has a place with the Sabres

'"I knew they were interested from the start of the summer so I waited to see what developed," he said. "Thankfully, it worked out. They offered me a spot and obviously I jumped to take it."' … [Read more...] about Leggio embraces the hometown challenge

Portland Pirates: No plan to move (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'Ruff said he expects the player to be ready for the start of the season next month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rivet set to be ready for training camp

Pirates coaches head to Buffalo (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

Chances of Portland Pirates move to Saco increases (Biddeford Journal Tribune) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

The jersey reviews have been mostly positive. Once they go on sale Sept. 18, the team’s rabid fan base will probably gobble them up. When the Sabres unveiled their swordless “slug” logo to disastrous reviews in 2006, fans still went gaga for anything with the new design and colors. Manufacturers couldn’t keep up with the demand. Apparently, 10 years of … [Read more...] about New Sabres Jerseys Leaked: Are They Fan Approved?

'The focal point of the blue commemorative jersey is the word "Buffalo" printed in white capital letters across the chest. The script is nearly identical to that used on the well-known bottle cap logo of the Buffalo Bisons, the Sabres' hockey predecessors who were owned by the Pastor family in the 1950s and '60s.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look like they’ll celebrate the tradition in style

'The Sabres missed the next couple of playoffs because of it. But they came back last season behind some great goaltending from Vezina winner and MVP candidate Ryan Miller, finishing first in what was a mediocre Northeast Division. The problem was that Buffalo didn't make much of the turnaround, exiting quickly in the first round, largely because top offensive players like … [Read more...] about Are Sabres Buff enough to hold off B’s?

'Third jersey is a blue jersey with a script "Buffalo" centered and a Sabres 40th anniversary patch beneath the letters.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to have two new jerseys

'Kassian also was left with fences to mend there after his summer misadventure, but seems to be back in Buffalo's good books following a solid summer prospects camp. "Obviously, if you do what I did, no team is going to be happy," Kassian said.' … [Read more...] about Kassian turning corner

'His challenge in the 2010-11 season is keeping the ball rolling. Sabres GM Darcy Regier made clear Ennis would earn his spot on the team this year but it would take a cataclysmic regression for the diminutive forward to be left off the opening day roster. Ennis should be a top six forward by mid-season with the Sabres being a little thin on top end skill.' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis tops talented group of Buffalo Sabres prospects