Archives for December 2, 2011

'"I really just took it upon myself to focus on things I can control and that's trying to play a real simple, solid brand of hockey," Finley said after joining his new teammates for practice Thursday. "I've been fortunate to do that so far."' … [Read more...] about Curiosity surrounds Finley in debut

'The Sabres have been out of sorts for the better part of three weeks and haven't offered many, if any, indications they're built for anything but a first-round playoff knockout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ season at crossroads

'"I feel ready. I felt good," Ennis said. "I can use my speed. I feel fast, like I can do everything I need to do."' … [Read more...] about Ennis prepared to step in, step up

'"Terry and I are very pleased to be able to give back to Houghton College where I received my education," Kim Pegula said. "We wish the college all the best as it begins its transition to NCAA Division III athletics."' … [Read more...] about Kim, Terry Pegula give $12 million to Houghton

'“He’s played very well,” Ruff said. “We’ve got another man that’s 6-foot-8 that can skate almost as well as Tyler Myers can. He’s defended really well down there. You look at that and if he can continue to progress and stay hungry, you don’t find those type of players. You don’t find them in the draft anymore. It takes a long time to develop them.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Finley defies odds to reach NHL

Buffalo Wings on the menu (Macomb Daily) Detroit (15-7-1) at Buffalo (13-10-1) (AP) Detroit Red Wings (15-7-1) at Buffalo Sabres (13-10-1) (The Sports Network) Red Wings take hot streak to Buffalo (NHL.Com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage

'"You know it's deserved, he's played very well. You can imagine, you got another man that's 6-foot-8, that can skate almost as well as Tyler Myers," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "If he can continue to progress and stay hungry, you don't find those type of players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Give Finley Big Opportunity

Rochester Amerks' roster continues to shift (Rochester D&C) Amerks meet Aeros tonight for the first time in three years (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage