'"I'm just going to have to play good hockey and not worry about these things," Miller said, "or else it's going to turn into a soap opera."' … [Read more...] about All three of these goalies are keepers
The Sabres Report - Sep 16, 2005
The Sabres Report - Sep 15, 2005
Broadcast schedule announced
'MSG Networks will broadcast 74 regular season games and one preseason game including 40 of the 41 road contests.' … [Read more...] about Broadcast schedule announced
Thomas Creek Practice
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced ticket information for the team's open practice on Friday, September 23 at Thomas Creek Ice Arena in Fairport, NY from 6-9 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Thomas Creek Practice
Sabres To Train In Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced ticket information for the team’s open practice on Friday, September 23, at Thomas Creek Ice Arena in Fairport, NY, from 6-9 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres To Train In Rochester
Paille making strides with Sabres
'Regier said Paille’s development last season was so swift the organization has re-evaluated where the hard-working winger fits into their plans. “We mapped out a certain length of time we felt he might need to develop before he played in the NHL, but based on the second half, that time has been shortened in my view,” Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Paille making strides with Sabres
Sabres check out the local kid
'"He was noticed," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He ran over a few bodies. He knocked Fitzpatrick down a couple times."' … [Read more...] about Sabres check out the local kid
Co-captains: Drury, Briere
'"It's based on what they've brought to our team: their leadership; work ethic on and off the ice; the respect of their teammates," Ruff said. "We're going to alternate night to night, and if they're not a "C' they'll be an "A'."' … [Read more...] about Co-captains: Drury, Briere
Talented forwards ready to star
'"I took a few hard hits over there and everything was fine," said Connolly, a centerman drafted fifth overall in 1999 by the New York Islanders. "I got to play a lot; 25-30 minutes a game."' … [Read more...] about Talented forwards ready to star
The Sabres Report - Sep 14, 2005
Glad to be back
'"During the lockout, I got some other chances to play in Russia", stated Afinogenov. "I chose to come back to Buffalo because I wanted to play in the NHL". … [Read more...] about Glad to be back
Captains named today
'The 'C' will not be rotated based upon performance as it was during 2003-04.' … [Read more...] about Captains named today
Briere, Drury named Sabres co-captains
'The Sabres have not had a full-time captain since the team traded Stu Barnes to Dallas in March 2003.' … [Read more...] about Briere, Drury named Sabres co-captains
Briere And Drury Named Co-captains
'Both players wore the "C" during the 2003-04 season as Ruff rotated the captaincy on a monthly basis.' … [Read more...] about Briere And Drury Named Co-captains
Fighters still prized
'"There's still the hockey mentality that if you want to go after our skill guys, we will take an extra two minutes and you will pay a price for it," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday in HSBC Arena following the first scrimmage of training camp. "That's just the law of the land, and I don't see that changing."' … [Read more...] about Fighters still prized
Nice to hear sights, sounds of hockey
'What matters for now is that the Sabres are back, that we won't have to endure another hockeyless winter. Training camp is under way, the sights and sounds more comforting than I'd ever imagined.' … [Read more...] about Nice to hear sights, sounds of hockey
It's business as usual on the ice
'Sabres players are trekking through the dressing rooms and corridors in gray T-shirts with slogans invented by the coaching staff. The back of the shirts are emblazoned with either "Heart and Desire" or "Demand and Deliver." "It's an example for how we have to play and the attitude that we have to have," Ruff said. " "Heart and … [Read more...] about It's business as usual on the ice