Archives for February 13, 2011

'"Darcy and Larry [outgoing managing partner Larry Quinn] and the management team, the ownership has had the loyalty to stick with me," Ruff said. "They deserve all the credit for riding out tough times."' … [Read more...] about Ruff still has staying power

'"When you sit a lot of time on the bench, you can kind of get detached from the game and you just want to get back out there," he said. "I wasn't sure if it was from that [or the hit] and I played through it. I really didn't have too many symptoms until after the game."' … [Read more...] about Montador practicing, will miss game versus Isles

'Here are five issues he'll face in the months ahead...'. … [Read more...] about Important decisions await owner-in-waiting Pegula

'"They (Regier and Ruff) were very up front, very honest with me," said the 25-year-old centre, who got his wake-up call against the Boston Bruins in the playoffs. He only got into three of the Sabres' six games against the Bruins. I was coming off a concussion, but I could have played. I didn't. Biggest game of my life and I didn't play, Stafford said. "I wasn't sure what was … [Read more...] about Stafford stunning Sabres

'"I think it's very positive to know the organization has grown," Biron said. "Golisano bought that team out of bankruptcy for $90-something million. He turns around and sells it for 180-plus. That shows how valuable that franchise is, and how important that franchise is, and that the people in Buffalo support it."' … [Read more...] about Tom Golisano, who rescued the Sabres in 2003, does it again with sale of franchise to Terry Pegula

NY Islanders (19-29-7) at Buffalo (26-22-5) (AP) New York Islanders (19-29-7) at Buffalo Sabres (26-22-5) (The Sports Network) Sabres set to host Islanders (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders @ Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'Lindy Ruff's crew is 1-2 vs the Islanders this year and he said, "I warned the team Friday, I think they're a good offensive team and they have some really good, young, talented forwards, we saw it in the games we've played 'em, they've got good team speed and Friday night's game got ugly in a sense that, I think right now where teams are at, you see some emotion in games now, … [Read more...] about Islanders a sure win right?

'“Definitely I’m happy with the way things are going but more importantly I’m just glad to be contributing,” said Stafford, who has tied his career-high for goals in a season in just 35 games played. ”The offensive load is not only just with me but Thomas, Jason, Timmy, the guys that are supposed to be scoring goals and putting up points and … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for Isles

'Despite stringing together three wins for the first time all year and moving up in the standings, goaltender Ryan Miller said it’s important to stay focused on only the next game. The Sabres have a tough road ahead with four games in a six-day stretch, beginning Sunday when they host the Islanders. “We kind of have our fate in our own hands a lot more now than we … [Read more...] about Three in a row