Archives for October 7, 2010

'As far as if he took too much heat Connolly said, "Nope, I mean, that's our jobs so matter what the situation, you have to go out and produce. A lot of guys play with different injuries at different times and going beyond that we're just going to really focus on this week. We've got a tough start in Ottawa, always been one of our biggest rivals and that's really our main … [Read more...] about Connolly can take the heat

'The Sabres can only be judged on their past and how the franchise has made acquisitions to make the team better. This same core group that has not made a real run at the Stanley Cup needs to be held accountable for their past. However, they do deserve credit for saying the right things this preseason, and doing the right things on the ice during the exhibitions as well.' … [Read more...] about Preseason Brings New Hope

'The Sabres have an NHL-high 22 sets of back-to-backs, a 44-game total that soaks up more than half their schedule. No other team in the Northeast Division has more than 16 sets and only three others in the league (Carolina, the New York Islanders and New Jersey) even have 20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ chance for repeat comes with Catch-22

'"We're a new team. We're a different team," center Paul Gaustad said. "Guys are older, a little more mature. You try to develop and grow a little bit as a person in the offseason, and it's a new group of guys -- young guys and old guys -- coming in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ investment reaching maturity

'In just his second NHL season, Myers is expected to do everything for the Sabres that goaltender Ryan Miller can't do. The reigning Rookie of the Year is eager for the challenge. "I know there's high expectations of me from the coaches," Myers said. "I was ready for it this whole summer."' … [Read more...] about Myers is the answer to many questions surrounding Sabres

'"When Thomas scores a goal in the NHL, you always get to see it on national state TV in the evening," said Austrian journalist Christian Schleifer, who has followed Vanek's career for many years and worked closely on his Web site (www.thomasvanek.at) and biography.' … [Read more...] about Austria turns its sporting eyes to Vanek

'"I was just happy to be working in the NHL and meeting the players who were in the NHL when I was 12 and 13 years old," he said. "Jean Beliveau and Henri Richard were playing for the Canadiens. Stan Mikita with the Blackhawks. They were superstars. That was my payment, not the cash. It was meeting guys I idolized my whole life."' … [Read more...] about In 40 years Rip has seen it all, except a Cup

'In honor of the opening faceoff to the 40th anniversary season, we present our choices for the top 40 players in Sabres history. The selections were made through a poll of a cross section of 12 current and former News staffers, all of whom have been connected to covering the Sabres or Buffalo sports for at least 20 years.' … [Read more...] about Top 40 countdown: The News’ choices

'Gilbert Perreault got the nod as the top Sabre in history, beating out Dominik Hasek and Pat LaFontaine in the fan poll conducted over a two-week period on Buffalonews.com.' … [Read more...] about Fans shuffle player poll from top to bottom

'We've had the misfortune of seeing two bloody near-death injuries (Clint Malarchuk at the Aud in 1989 and Florida's Richard Zednik at HSBC in 2008). Equally frightening was when Rick Martin went into convulsions after hitting his head on the Aud ice in 1978 against the Rangers. Many Sabres went to helmets after that.' … [Read more...] about Thanks for the memories: Here are 40 to ponder

Who will follow Tyler Myers as Calder Trophy winner? There was a tie atop the board as two staffers pegged Ennis to earn the honor and another pair picked Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban. Single votes were cast for Edmonton’s Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall, L.A.’s Jonathan Bernier and Boston’s Tyler Seguin. … [Read more...] about WECK’s staff NHL and Sabres Predictions 2010/11

'The Buffalo Sabres went into the offseason with some holes that needed to be filled. The Sabres lost some veteran defensemen. Henrik Tallinder signed with the New Jersey Devils, and Toni Lydman went to the Anaheim Ducks. The defensemen that the Sabres signed to fill those holes are Jordan Leopold, Rob Niedermayer and Shaone Morrisonn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are ready to hit the ice

'"We appreciate the support obviously," Connolly said. "But no matter what the situation, you have to go out and produce. A lot of guys played with different injuries at different times."' … [Read more...] about Connolly glad for fresh start

'He began playing at the Sugar Land Aerodrome for the A-level squirt Junior Aeros before moving to Calgary, Alberta at the age of 10 with his father. Myers continued playing in Canada, making an impression on his teammates from the start.' … [Read more...] about Myers coming up big from the start

'Butler emphatically stated that the team has a positive attitude and are eager for the season to begin. “Yeah, I think always,” he said. “When a season ends everyone needs to take some time off and put things behind you. You start your training then and refocus, and I think everyone’s doing a good job. We kind of forget about last year, whether it was a … [Read more...] about All Eyes on Defense as Sabres Kick Off