Archives for December 2011

'Shanahan held a conference call with Tootoo Monday evening, but waiting until Tuesday to announce his decision.' … [Read more...] about Tootoo Gets 2 Games

'Finley (6’8”, 260 lbs., 6/29/87) joins the Sabres on his second career recall after making his NHL debut in the team’s game on Friday, Dec. 2 vs. Detroit. He has appeared in two games for the Sabres this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Joe Finley from Rochester

'Nashville Predators forward Jordin Tootoo has been suspended, without pay, for two games for charging Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller during NHL Game #379 Saturday night, Dec. 3, in Nashville, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.' … [Read more...] about Tootoo gets two-game suspension for charge

'"There's a difference between getting bumped when a guy's going for the puck and guys just taking a run through the crease," Miller told The News on Monday. "You've got to show an effort in stopping. If you're going to come to the net, it can't be through the goalie."' … [Read more...] about Hitting the brakes on crashing the goalie

'The league's board of governors, meeting in California on Monday night, approved a four-conference format in its first realignment since 1998. The Sabres' new conference will include traditional rivals Boston, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, while the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning are the newcomers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will get plenty of sun under realignment

'“That’s what amounts to one-eighth of our season, a 10-game suspension,” Ruff said. “I think they do it right. I think the message is, ‘We’re not putting up with this stuff.’ I think we need a strong message. Is five strong enough? I don’t know.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres still hopeful Preds’ Tootoo will be banned for Miller hit

'“It could’ve been a lot worse,” Gerbe said Monday inside the First Niagara Center after returning to practice. “But I guess if you had to pick one spot where I want it to be, this is where I want it to be. Not high, not low.”' … [Read more...] about Gerbe stiched up and ready for Wednesday

'Jointly sponsored by the Sabres and AT&T, hockey fans can text the word SABRES to 50555 to donate $5 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo, through Dec. 22. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of holiday presents for children in the 13 Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo locations.' … [Read more...] about Message of giving

'The Sabres had Jordan Leopold and Nathan Gerbe back at practice on Monday, but were missing Paul Gaustad, Pat Kaleta, Jochen Hecht, Tyler Myers and Brad Boyes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may get one back, but others hurt

'Ruff said the NHL can learn from some other leagues, “With a phone hearing the max he’ll get is five games. In my eyes is that a big message? It’s OK. I look at the NFL and the Detroit lineman (Ndamukong Suh) got two games for a six inch kick. He got kicked out of the game and got what would amount to 1/8th of our season which is a 10 game suspension. I think they do it right. … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff wants a strong message sent

'Sure, I’ll enjoy the one extra trip to Florida, but the NHL could’ve done it a lot better using teams closer to the state of Florida.' … [Read more...] about I’m not on board with the Sabres new conference

Amerks look to rebound as another busy weekend approaches (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

Saturday, November 12, 2011 Boston Bruins power forward Milan Lucic mishandled a breakaway pass through the neutral zone and the puck squirted ahead into the Buffalo end. Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller raced out to clear the failed break and Lucic crashed into him at full speed, sending the All-Star goalie and his team into a dizzying tailspin. Miller would not finish the … [Read more...] about All Swedish, No Finnish

'It can be lots of fun, for sure, especially when the games are exciting, but it is still “work.” My boss, Jenifer Dunford, sits next to me, ready to critique my work and make sure that I don’t get too lost in the game. Imagine what it would be like to have your boss looking over your shoulder every minute you’re working?' … [Read more...] about Sabres PA man is just one of many roles for Moran

'Peterson, who played for the Sabres from 1981 to '85 after coming to town with Mike Foligno in the blockbuster deal that included Danny Gare and Jim Schoenfeld heading to Detroit, went public with his ailment in 2004 and started the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson's in 2007. He's continuing to help others with the disease by teaching them about deep brain stimulation and its … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s takes Preds’ Peterson off ice