Archives for 2012

'In an interview with CBC.ca posted Sunday prior to the signing, Boyes voiced some frustration with Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, saying “I want to play for a coach that I respect a lot and that’ll go a long way in the way that I play."' … [Read more...] about Boyes signs with Islanders

'“There were situations at times where I wasn’t put in the right position where I wanted,” Boyes told the Gazette by phone Sunday afternoon. “I was playing first-unit power play, and there were times I don’t think I took advantage of that situation as much. And there were times I thought I was playing well and I didn’t get an opportunity. So I think it was on both sides."' … [Read more...] about Boyes believes ‘both sides’ contributed to low production with Sabres

Isles ink Carkner, Boyes (New York Post) Isles add free agents Brad Boyes, Matt Carkner, Eric Boulton (Newsday) Islanders reach deals with F Boyes, D Carkner (AP) Islanders sign Boyes, Carkner (The Sports Network) Boyes Agrees To Terms (NewYorkIslanders.com) Boyes Excited to Join Islanders (NewYorkIslanders.com) Busy Islanders sign Carkner, Boyes (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

'Undrafted out of Michigan Tech, Scott broke into the NHL during the 2008-09 season with the Minnesota Wild. Overall, he has a goal and four assists, and 236 penalty minutes in 146 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add size in signing 6-foot-8 Scott

'Scott played for the Blackhawks and Rangers last season and totaled one assist and 53 penalty minutes in 35 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Scott

'It's a one year/$600,000 deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Scott

'Boyes already made some waves today in an interview with CBC reporter Doug Harrison, in which he made pointed comments about head coach Lindy Ruff's coaching style, as well as vague comments about where he'd like to go in free agency.' … [Read more...] about Brad Boyes Signs with Islanders

'I’ve always felt you need a tough guy that can play and Scott does not fill that bill. At 6’8, 270 he’s a feared fighter, but he’s one dimensional and can’t play. He will be in the stands many nights.' … [Read more...] about Sunday hasn’t been a shock

'Scott (6’8”, 270 lbs., 9/26/82) split the 2011-12 season between the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers, tallying one assist and 53 penalty minutes in 35 games. In four NHL seasons, the native of Edmonton, Alberta has appeared in 146 career games with the Rangers, Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild, recording five points (1+4) and 236 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with forward John Scott

'“It’s very thin,” Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. “The quality is there. The quantity isn’t there, so there will be an awful lot of competition for very few players, so most teams are going to fail in unrestricted free agency. Hopefully, we’re not one of them, but that’s the probability.”' … [Read more...] about A painfully thin free-agent market set to open

'The team needs more gritty veterans, and one, winger Brandon Prust, is reportedly far apart in contract talks with the New York Rangers. St. Louis center Jason Arnott, an 18-year vet with 938 points and a Stanley Cup-winning goal on his resume, could also be available. Regier’s also willing to deal, and slick Anaheim winger Bobby Ryan, a perennial 30-goal man the Sabres are … [Read more...] about Sabres could be quieter during free agency this summer

'"The quality is there the quantity isn't there. There will be an awful lot of competition for a very few players. So most teams are going to fail in unrestricted free agency hopefully we're not one of them."' … [Read more...] about Regier, Sabres Ready for Start of Free Agency

'Consider the following: his goals-against average the last two seasons has ranked 22nd and 22nd; his save percentage has ranked 18th and 19th; last year, he failed to backstop his team to the postseason for the third time in five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller has morphed into average NHL goalie

'Some players do well and some players struggle under Ruff's system. The players who succeed, like Jason Pominville, have two-way talent. It appears the system isn't going to change, so the roster has to. Running three purely offensive lines and asking several one-way players like Leino to work in both ends is asking for either failure or a long adjustment period (which may be … [Read more...] about Myth Busting: Taking on Lindy Ruff’s ”System”

'“Zemgus fits in great in the locker room with his teammates. He’s extremely well respected for his work ethic because it’s incomparable. He’ll go extremely hard in practice, but then when he’s in line to do drill, he’ll be goofing around with someone with a huge smile on his face. He brings a kind of energy that teammates feed off of."' … [Read more...] about The legend of Zegmus