SabresBeat

'Starting this season, the NHL is recognizing the top three players of the month rather than handing out separate offensive and defensive awards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller named NHL's first star of the month

'Ryan Miller, Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' of the month for October.' … [Read more...] about NHL Names Ryan Miller As The Top Star For October

'Connolly's return is uncertain because he is still experiencing the effects of a concussion sustained in Game 2 of Buffalo's second-round playoff series against Ottawa in May. Connolly has not yet been cleared to skate, raising fears he could miss at least the first half of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place C Connolly on long-term IR

'Seriously, other than some replies of “Let’s go Buffalo” to enemy chants of “Go Leafs go,” what makes this a rivalry at all?' … [Read more...] about No hard feelings?

'But if one more player gets dinged, warning bells will ring. Salary-cap restraints and sharing their minor-league affiliate have thinned the Sabres' defensive depth. Another injury, and the next player to join the lineup will be a 20-year-old who wasn't paid to play hockey until a few weeks ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres a hit away from thin blue line

'The team has launched "My Sabres Replay" at Sabres.com, allowing season-ticket holders to try to sell any tickets they can't use. In addition to giving the preferred customers a convenient place to sell, the program also gives them - and the team - the opportunity to make a few dollars in today's hot market.' … [Read more...] about Team opens a ticket resale site

'With Henrik Tallinder out for 1-2 months, the Sabres needed to clear salary cap room to call up a replacement. They did that by placing concussed center Tim Connolly on long-term injured reserve, which clears up nearly $2 million in cap room, leaving Buffalo $2.805 million under the cap.' … [Read more...] about Connolly On Long-term Injured Reserve

Doing more with less in AHL (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Thomas Vanek, Derek Roy and Jaroslav Spacek returned to the ice at the Sabres practice this morning at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Three Players Return To Sabres Practice

'For Paetsch, playing Saturday was a nice change to watching the games from the bench, though he skated in warmups for every previous game. "It sucks the way it happened because Henrik is one of the best defencemen out there," said Paetsch, who will likely be a regular starter now that Tallinder is out with a broken arm. "To go in under that situation is … [Read more...] about Buffalo takes focus off streak

'Buffalo has exactly 18 skaters available each night. Add to the fact that several Sabres are nursing minor injuries, and Buffalo may be forced to make a roster move before Thursday's game at Boston.' … [Read more...] about A lonely bench

Amerks hit the road for two games in New England (Amerks.com) Pelletier's patience pays off (Amerks.com) Amerks attend Marrow Donor registry drive (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Goaltender Ryan Miller talked about the change since the team's springtime run to the Eastern Conference Final. He says that he is recognized around town because he's the only "skinny guy with long hair" on the team and easy to spot. But self-effacing commentary aside, Miller was very thoughtful and insightful when commenting on the buzz in the community. He welcomes all of … [Read more...] about The feeling’s mutual

'Defenseman Henrik Tallinder will miss 1-2 months with a broken arm, and had a plate inserted in his forearm to protect against the injury re-occuring. The surgery was successful.' … [Read more...] about Several Players Miss Bills, Sabres Practices

'The Buffalo Sabres can put their early-season unbeaten fairy tale behind them now. Instead of worrying about setting records and such, the club can focus on winning enough games to put them in the best position come spring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dealing with defeat for a change