Archives for November 1, 2011

'Leino took over Luke Adam's position as the middleman for Vanek and Pominville during Monday's practice, the latest attempt to get production from the offseason acquisition.' … [Read more...] about Wheel keeps spinning for Leino

'"We expected a hard one," Myers said, "but obviously it was a little harder than first anticipated."' … [Read more...] about Tough practice sends hearts racing

'Once they began practicing, Ruff lost his cool several times, at one point yelling, “If you want to coast, I’ll set up a different (bleeping) drill!”' … [Read more...] about Ruff shakes Sabres up with grueling practice, line changes

'Now, for the first time since Hecht was injured early in training camp, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff acknowledged he’s “starting to get concerned.”' … [Read more...] about Hecht sits out practice

'After two bad games at home, Lindy Ruff wanted to change things, "We can look at Luke or Derek at left wing. Part of it is to give Ville a chance to get on track. Last game I don’t think it would’ve mattered who we put together for the most part, but I want to take a look and maybe we’ll take a look at practice tomorrow of something different."' … [Read more...] about Sabres #1 Line Broken Up

'“He wasn’t doing so well. It’s probably the first time since this process that I’m starting to get concerned. We’ve shut Jochen down at different times. We’ve shut him down on doctor’s instructions and if the doctors feel it’s best to shut him down for a period of time, we’ll shut him down. That’s really in their hands, that isn’t up to our medical staff and that isn’t up to … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff concerned about Hecht