Archives for May 3, 2011

'Foligno's status with the Sabres is foremost in his mind right now. The Sabres selected Foligno in the fourth round, 104th overall, in 2009 and must have him signed before June 2 or lose his rights. Had he signed already, he would surely be in Portland playing in the American Hockey League playoffs with the Pirates, the Sabres' minor league affiliate. "My first choice is … [Read more...] about Foligno named to all-star team

'"As time goes on, I'd like to take a leadership role," Myers said last week after cleaning out his locker. "As a young guy, you want to let the more experienced guys and the guys who have been here longer take control if they want to. But, definitely, if I can give myself more of a leadership role coming into next year, I want to do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers ready for more responsibilities

'That's what Sabres management needs to remember under owner Terry Pegula. GM Darcy Regier last week acknowledged all players are available for the taking, which gives him more options with his own roster. He needs to reevaluate his personnel and take an aggressive approach without sweating about the future. The Sabres have never won it all. That's their reality.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks offer a pattern to follow

'“My thought here is that I’m a Sabre,” Montador said last week inside HSBC Arena as the Sabres cleaned out their lockers. “I’d love to be able to get something done and stick around for a long time and finish my career here. There’s lots of changes we all know about that are going on. At the same time,” he said, “the core group … [Read more...] about Montador wants to return to Sabres

Pirates left teetering (Portland Press Herald) Senators spread wealth (Portland Press Herald) Pirates walking the plank in Binghamton (Maine Hockey Journal) Binghamton Senators shell Pirates, take 3-1 series lead (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Senators Blast Pirates To Take Commanding Series Lead (PortlandPirates.com) B-Sens take Game 4, lead Series 3-1 … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage