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Archives for December 15, 2011

Sabres may be iced off cable TV

'The current Time Warner Cable/MSG Network expires on Jan. 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may be iced off cable TV

Business First of Buffalo | Dec 15, 2011

Martin Biron’s returns to Buffalo remain special; Ryan Miller’s comments might have revealed dysfunction

'He also wins. Biron also improved his career record against Buffalo to 9-3-1 in 14 appearances, making him a sort of “secret weapon” despite what coach John Tortorella says.' … [Read more...] about Martin Biron’s returns to Buffalo remain special; Ryan Miller’s comments might have revealed dysfunction

Metro Community Newspapers | Dec 15, 2011

Ruff’s Refuge

Since 1997, when the Buffalo Sabres first hired Lindy Ruff to be the franchises 15th head coach, there have been; 14 different Stanley Cup Champions, 13 other coaches to win the Jack Adams Award (NHL’s top coach) and 168 different coaching changes. Of the 14 coaches to win Lord Stanley’s cup over that span only four still stand behind the bench of the team with whom they … [Read more...] about Ruff’s Refuge

Dec 15, 2011

Sabres sign prospect Kevin Sundher

'“Kevin’s a very good skater, whose offensive abilities make him a natural fit for our organization,” Regier said. “With his progression over the last few seasons, his fast start this year is a very positive sign for his development.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Kevin Sundher

Sabres.com | Dec 15, 2011

Power play skill keeps Sabres' Gragnani on ice

'"Obviously I'm frustrated but I don't think I'm having as bad of a season as people are putting on me," Gragnani said. "It's my first [full] year."' … [Read more...] about Power play skill keeps Sabres’ Gragnani on ice

Buffalo News | Dec 15, 2011

Sabres' Leino sidelined for weeks with injury

'Center Ville Leino was a surprise absentee at practice Wednesday in First Niagara Center, and coach Lindy Ruff dropped a bombshell after the workout when he announced Leino will be out for "weeks" with a lower-body injury suffered in Tuesday's game against Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino sidelined for weeks with injury

Buffalo News | Dec 15, 2011

Gragnani hangs on at the point

'“But I don’t think my stats are horrendous like some people might think they are. But I don’t agree with them.”' … [Read more...] about Gragnani hangs on at the point

Niagara Gazette | Dec 15, 2011

Connolly's return to Buffalo just 'another game'

'The expectation from Connolly and others is that he will get booed at the First Niagara Center on Friday night. Of course, considering that thousands of Leafs fans regularly cross the border to watch their club play in Buffalo, Connolly might hear as many cheers.' … [Read more...] about Connolly’s return to Buffalo just ‘another game’

Toronto Sun | Dec 15, 2011

Boos expected to serenade Leafs’ Connolly in return to Buffalo

'Often hurt and much maligned as a Sabre, Tim Connolly will play his first game in Buffalo on Friday since leaving the Queen City for Toronto as a free agent. Perhaps “leaving” isn’t the right word. More like “ushered out” and told “not to let the door hit him on his way out of town.”' … [Read more...] about Boos expected to serenade Leafs’ Connolly in return to Buffalo

Toronto Star | Dec 15, 2011

Connolly heads for old stomping grounds

'The feelings might be harder in Connolly’s case, as he was cursed with a series of wonky injuries over his 10 years with the team that drove the Sabres fans wild. After recovering from a concussion he sustained during the 2006 playoffs that kept him out until the final two games of 2006-07, Connolly was never able to play a full season in his last four in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Connolly heads for old stomping grounds

Toronto Globe and Mail | Dec 15, 2011

Connolly expects boos in Buffalo

'“It should be pretty interesting,” he said. “They tend to boo their players when they come back there, so it should be a pretty fun atmosphere. I’m looking forward to it."' … [Read more...] about Connolly expects boos in Buffalo

National Post | Dec 15, 2011

Sabres F Leino out with lower body injury

'Coach Lindy Ruff says Leino will be out “for weeks” after the player was absent from practice on Wednesday, a day after being hurt in a 3-2 overtime loss to Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Leino out with lower body injury

AP | Dec 15, 2011

Sabres' Leino to miss several weeks

'In 29 games with the Sabres this season, Leino has three goals and seven assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino to miss several weeks

The Sports Network | Dec 15, 2011

Sabres Myers and Boyes updates

'Myers is doing a little stickhandling too and says, "It’s going well, they’ve been telling me to take the splint off as much as I can to make sure I have a good amount of mobility by the time it heals properly so I shouldn’t be too far away now. I’m basically right on schedule. I get it checked up Friday and Monday so we’ll see what happens with the results then. If it looks … [Read more...] about Sabres Myers and Boyes updates

WGR-AM | Dec 15, 2011

Sabres suffer more injuries

'Ville Leino did not practice on Wednesday and is lost to the club for quite some time. Leino did finish the game, but Lindy Ruff said, “We’ve lost Ville for a period of time from last night’s game. It’s a lower body, he’s going to be out weeks.” That means we’ll likely see either Pat Kaleta back or Matt Ellis reinserted into the lineup on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer more injuries

WGR-AM | Dec 15, 2011

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