Archives for 2006

'There's one big difference between J.P. Dumont's former city of play and his new one. "The weather is more enjoyable here, that's for sure," said the former Buffalo Sabre, wearing summer street clothes, no parka in sight.' … [Read more...] about Dumont gives Preds another big-time scorer

'Thorburn will report to Rochester today if he clears waivers. He would join defenseman Andrej Sekera, who was demoted over the weekend. That move cemented Nathan Paetsch as the Sabres' seventh defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get roster to 22, waive Thorburn

Amerks lose preseason finale (Rochester D&C) Youngsters Will Lean on Smith (RNews.com) Amerks drop season finale, 5-2 (Amerks.com) Amerks to hold a 'red out' Friday in season opener (Amerks.com) Marlies Down Amerks in Pre-Season Finale (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We’re not really focused on outside expectations,” Drury said. “We have our own expectations. We have our own goals. We know how hard we’re going to have to work. I think we’re ready for the challenge.”' … [Read more...] about Team not focused on outside hype

'It's on the players to begin delivering on those high expectations and big raises that ballooned the team's payroll from a relatively modest $29 million last season to approaching the NHL's $44 million salary cap this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try live up to high expectations

'What opponent do you least like playing against? Do I really want to give up that information? I don't want to give anybody a big head.' … [Read more...] about Facing Off with Buffalo Sabres G Ryan Miller

'Sekera was Buffalo's third-round selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sekera assigned to Rochester

'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned defenseman Andrej Sekera to the Rochester Americans. This leaves 24 players on the Sabres roster, with a deadline of 3 PM tomorrow to finalize it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Send Sekera To Rochester; Thorburn Waived

'Should Thorburn clear waivers, he would report to Rochester, Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate. The Sabres' 2001 second-round pick, Thorburn had one assist in two games for Buffalo in his NHL debut last season. He added one assist in six preseason games last month and is considered the Sabres' final cut in preparation for their regular … [Read more...] about Sabres place Thorburn on waivers, demote Sekera

'He gives him high marks, saying Regier kept the players and staff on an even keel during uncertain times. "Stability counts for a lot," Quinn said. "We're in the shape we're in today because of that."' … [Read more...] about Darcy Regier: Mentor

'Huller survived two ownership changes, the feeling of abandonment when the Rigases were hauled away in handcuffs, and the constant sense of nervousness after the team filed for bankruptcy. Then, shortly after the arrival of stable ownership, dark clouds once again hovered over the arena, this time representing the lockout - a situation he couldn't escape.' … [Read more...] about Lockout left some on ice

'"I want to be the No. 1 guy," Miller said. "I want to challenge. I want to contend. I want to be a great goalie. Well, you've got to accept everything that goes with it and handle it with maturity and handle it as a man. You can't want these things and then run away from one aspect of it."' … [Read more...] about Miller is ready to get it going

'The entrance, trimmed in maple, is striking. The door is brushed steel adorned with the team's B-sword logo in chrome.' … [Read more...] about Door prize

A few tough roster moves await Shero (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Staal, other prospects play waiting game (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Sabres rally for 4-2 home win over Penguins (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'The Penguins played without Sidney Crosby, John LeClair, Mark Recchi and Sergei Gonchar. Buffalo played most of its starters with the exception of Jochen Hecht, who is nursing a groin injury.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 2