Archives for September 2011

'"You could smell what happened, the burning and the odor in the air," said Ruff, who walked with Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier and a few assistant coaches. "We were just trying to get a grasp on how big a devastation it really was, and it was pretty sad. With the amount of debris and dust around all the buildings in that area, it was incredible."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ visit to Ground Zero was overwhelming

'"We're getting into it right away," coach Lindy Ruff said. "A lot of times you put down guys on paper -- I call them paper partners -- but sometimes it doesn't work out on the ice. I think in Ehrhoff's case, Vancouver's system is very similar to ours where the 'D' is heavily involved. I don't think there's much of an adjustment there on what we try to do. It'll just be trying … [Read more...] about Sabres set to mix and match

'Coach Ron Rolston was pleased with the team’s effort, especially after falling behind in the first period. “I don’t know if it was jitters, or just getting the feet under us, but we had a real slow start. I thought as the game progressed we got better and better as a team, and every individual on the team made adjustments that they had to -- whether it was our defensive core … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6 – Minnesota 3

'The top three players within Buffalo's system -- forwards Zack Kassian, Luke Adam and Marcus Foligno -- are playing a vital role for the Sabres during their anticipated debut at the Traverse City Prospects tournament this week here at Center ICE Arena.' … [Read more...] about Trio of forwards on display for Sabres

'Players are excited to finally have a chance to show their stuff against someone besides their own teammates. Zach Kassian said Friday after practice "it's definitely nice to go up there with a group of guys that you battle with every year in training camp to go against other prospects from other teams. I think it's a better way to show what you have playing against other … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects Excited For Opportunity

'By the end, Adam had spent 16 hours on the boat, another 25 in the truck, encountered a flooded highway, numerous other detours and received a speeding ticket. His truck, by the way, was “mangled” and went in for repairs.' … [Read more...] about Luke Adam’s long journey back to Buffalo

'"There's not going to be a lot of time with the team, and I think that can be good," Rolston, the coach of the Rochester Americans, said this week. "It keeps things really simple for them and lets them go out there and use their talent, just kind of instinctually read off the other guys and play that way. I think that's going to add to the excitement of the games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects ready to flaunt skills

'Pominville admits it was a long process, "I was in a cast for 2.5 weeks, then in a walking boot for four weeks, but I couldn't walk on it. I could take it off to sleep or take a shower. Then once that came off I was able to walk with crutches a little bit. I would say at the middle or end of June I was able to put the skates for the first time and just do something really … [Read more...] about Sabres Pominville ready for camp

'“It shows the team’s serious, we want to win now. It’s exciting,” said Morrisonn, who had one goal, five points and a minus-2 rating in 62 games last season. “They picked up some great players. Robyn and Christian, they’re top-notch, top-four defensemen. I think it’s going to make everyone on our team better, especially the defensive corps. There’s going to be some … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Morrisonn happy to forget lost season

'“I didn’t have to force things as if it happened in October and you want to play by January,” Pominville said Tuesday after an informal scrimmage with some teammates at the Northtown Center. “I had time to take my time, let it heal and get myself back to where I want to be.”' … [Read more...] about Pominville says he’s ahead of schedule

'It's not as if the Sabres are now locks to win the Eastern Conference, but they're no longer fighting an uphill battle financially, and the infusion of cash from new owner Terry Pegula has allowed GM Darcy Regier to improve the roster, making it as deep as it has been in years.' … [Read more...] about Offseason spending improves Sabres

'General Manager Darcy Regier (who signed a two-year contract extenstion last fall) was given the green light to spend money on improving the team and the Sabres were more than $3 million over the salary cap in the middle of the off-season. If Regier can't make the Sabres contenders in the East, could his long-standing tenure be the first casualty of the new regime?' … [Read more...] about 30 Teams in 30 Days: Buffalo Sabres

'The Sabres just might be the most exciting team to watch in the division next season and could be good enough to challenge for the conference title.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Could Surprise in Northeast

Weisbeck back with Amerks in a new job (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I know with some guys it's very difficult to deal with the responsibilities," Ray said. "I think it's more than for a regular player, a guy who gets a big pay check. When you play that borderline role, where you're always wondering 'Am I going to be in the lineup?' There's constant pressure and over time, it can just wear on you."' … [Read more...] about Enforcer role leads to mental strain, too