Archives for October 14, 2013

'“The only two people I got to say bye to were Vanek, because he was my neighbor and drove me to the airport, and Dave Williams, who brought me my equipment,” Pominville told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune over the weekend, referring to Buffalo’s equipment manager. “So it’ll be nice to go back, but it’ll be weird to go in the same door but a different locker room."' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Sabres to renew acquaintances

'“I know right now we’re rebuilding and have a young team and a lot of good young players,” Vanek said during a phone interview Friday. “That’s the reason why I just wanted to hold off and wait to see what happens here. With that said, I’ve never said I wouldn’t sign an extension here. I have enjoyed my eight years going on nine in Buffalo. It’s a great hockey town. The people … [Read more...] about Pominville still connected to Vanek, and everybody knows it

'"I don't think I've ever been in the visitor's locker room," he said.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville back in Buffalo as a visitor

Pominville still connected to Vanek, and everybody knows it (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Buffalo game preview (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Jason Pominville back in Buffalo as a visitor (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild-Sabres Preview (AP) Minnesota Wild (2-1-2) at Buffalo Sabres (0-5-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres host Wild and ex-captain Pominville (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Minnesota Coverage

'"I think they like making the trip out to Chicago and coming to some games here, being in front of great crowds at the United Center," Kane said. "It's different for them. They're pretty much saying don't come back to Buffalo, stay in Chicago."' … [Read more...] about Even Kane’s friends are fans of Chicago now