Archives for October 2011

'He also explained how, in the old setup head coach Lindy Ruff kept stacks of folding chairs in his office. Players would squeeze in, grab a chair and practically sit on top of one another to meet.' … [Read more...] about Man With a Plan in Sabreland

'"I think we've got to get the lead," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff after Monday's practice at First Niagara Center. "If you get the lead, it pulls them out of what they want to try to do. We had early chances that could've got us on the board and didn't finish."' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to get first goal

'"I'm not sure how long he'll be out but he's a good player and guys have got to step up around him, try to fill that role," winger Nathan Gerbe said. "Everybody has to step up as a team."' … [Read more...] about Ennis injury kicks off line changes

'“I’ve always said it takes time,” Ruff said Monday. “There’s a lot of examples of players that step in and initially it’s tough. He’s done some good things. Obviously, he’s been uncomfortable in some situations. But I like what he’s done so far. I’d like him to have better numbers but he doesn’t.”' … [Read more...] about Leino back on the wing for Sabres

Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres game preview capsule (St. Petersburg Times) Tampa Bay (3-3-2) at Buffalo (5-2-0) (AP) Tampa Bay Lightning (3-3-2) at Buffalo Sabres (5-2-0) (The Sports Network) Sabres seek to salvage split with Lightning (NHL.com) Bolts and Sabres wrap up home-and-home (TampaBayLightning.com) Fan guide: Lightning vs. Sabres (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'With Ennis injured, Ville Leino is likely to move from center to wing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Ennis out with ankle injury

'The 22-year-old Edmonton native has failed to record a point in seven games this season, after striking for 20 goals and 49 points in 82 games in his first full NHL campaign in 2010-11.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo F Ennis out with ankle sprain

'“We’ll make the adjustments. We’ve got some pieces that we’re going to switch around. There’s guys that can obviously go into that role; Ville (Leino) can go over to the left side. We’re going to try some different things.”' … [Read more...] about Ennis will miss time with ankle sprain

Amerks begin four-game road trip this week to bring October to a close (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Finally is right," center Luke Adam said. "It seems like we haven't played a home game yet. We've been at home probably four days all season. It'll be nice to get home and be in front of the home fans."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get a chance to unpack

'The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a free continuing legal education seminar titled, "The Anatomy of the Buffalo Sabres" on Nov. 1. A variety of speakers will be featured including principal speaker Ted Black, president of the Buffalo Sabres, and guest luncheon speaker Danny Gare, prolific Sabres scorer.' … [Read more...] about Jackson Center to host continuing education seminar on ‘The Anatomy of the Buffalo Sabres’

Amerks' power play flops in loss (Rochester D&C) Amerks fall to Adirondack, 3-1 (Canandaigua Daily Messenger) Phantoms finish road trip with a win (Glen Falls Post Star) Amerks come up short in 3-1 loss to Phantoms (Amerks.com) ''Cash'' is golden in 3-1 win at Rochester (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It's one of those nights where we didn't deserve the points," Sabres captain Jason Pominville said. "We didn't get them because we didn't create enough."' … [Read more...] about Lightning put blanket on Sabres’ offense

'"He's a great guy, very good hockey player," defenseman Andrej Sekera said in St. Pete Times Forum. "He's always got a positive attitude. I think it's as fun for him as it is for us. We knew he was a great defenseman, but he is just proving he belongs out there."' … [Read more...] about Regehr slowly starting to settle in with Sabres