Archives for October 2010

'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

New estimate for arena: $85 million (Portland Press Herald) Wednesday musings from practice; Whitmore injured (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'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

'Vanek says he feels ready to play after skating Tuesday for the first time since sustaining a head injury in a 5-3 preseason win at Montreal last week. Lalime has been bothered by a groin injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Vanek expected to be ready for opener

“He was probably the guy that was in on the most plays, made the most plays,” Ruff said last week after the Sabres practiced at HSBC Arena. “If you went through games and looked through opportunities through the games, he was in on creating a lot of those opportunities, more than any other player, except those plays have to turn into something. They … [Read more...] about Ruff Holds Derek Roy to Higher Standards

'"[The roster moves are] going to depend on where Thomas is at. Nothing is set until somebody says this guy's got the green light to participate. ... I think he can progress fast enough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coaches ponder roster moves

'“He’s had a very good preseason, very good,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “We’ve used him in different roles, we’ve used him in penalty killing. He came to camp in exceptional shape and I think that shows with the way he’s skating. The preseason was an indication as to how prepared he was.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford making strides