Archives for October 6, 2010

'The team also announced that veteran forward Matt Ellis cleared waivers and will also be going to Portland.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send G Enroth to AHL Portland

'“Our goal here as a team is to win the Stanley Cup. We might as well talk about that,” Ruff said. “And I don’t think we’re that far away.”' … [Read more...] about With Miller, Sabres believe anything is possible

Incredibly, the likable LaFontaine played only two full seasons in Buffalo. A broken jaw sidelined him almost immediately after he arrived from the Islanders. (He still managed 46 goals and 93 points in 57 games.) A knee injury cost him almost two entire years. What would he have done if had stayed healthy? … [Read more...] about Five Sabres Picks for 40 Years

“I’m glad he came out and said it,” Sabres winger Thomas Vanek said. “That should be everyone’s goal. ... We do have a good team, and I think we should be confident enough to feel that way.” … [Read more...] about Sabres Season Preview: Miller and Additions Equal a Cup Contender

'The final roster must be set by 3 p.m. today and Ruff said, at least in the short term, the team will open with the maximum 23 players (two goalies, eight defensemen and 13 forwards). Talk over the summer was the team would only go with 22.' … [Read more...] about All Sabres may be set for opener

' “We always wanted to go back to the original uniform,” said Larry Quinn, the Sabres’ managing partner. He said the slug design was an effort to find a fit for the trim, postlockout Reebok uniforms mandated by the league. “It’s been a five- or six-year process.”' … [Read more...] about Buffaslug Among Cartoonish Logos to Go Extinct

'“I’m not going to say one way or the other right now because Vanek had a lighter day and so did Patty,” Ruff said. “[Rivet] had some tough days and he’s cleared to go now by the doctors this morning.... whether he’s ready to play, we’ll make that decision by late in the week.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres getting healthier

Portland Pirates sloppy as they lose exhibition (Portland Press Herald) Ersberg, Clune to start with Monarchs (Manchester Union Leader) It’s only preseason, but the Pirates have work to be done (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Suffer Pre-Season Setback (PortlandPirates.com) Monarchs Prevail In Pre-Season Play (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage