Archives for 2006

'Judging by how fast the new jerseys sold out in the Sabres store yesterday, the new design has already grown on many sabres fans.' … [Read more...] about For the Buffalo Sabres, Blue and Gold is Back

'For the first time in person fans saw the newly designed stock uniforms (the colors technically are midnight blue and maize) with the arched, streaking buffalo that drew so much ire over the summer. The jerseys sport numbers over the right breast. The pierced "B" on each shoulder will look familiar but is slightly different than the one on the black, red and … [Read more...] about Blue and Gold, Part II

'“The image that was leaked or hacked or whatever you want to say, is that a shot of the jersey?” Gilbert: “It wasn't leaked. Somebody hacked into our site. We put a new feature on our site and unfortunately, in this day in age, people have that ability to steal things and somebody did. That jersey that was there was one of the jerseys we were showing on the … [Read more...] about Sabres Unveil New Look

'"It's not the right blue and (the logo) looks like a banana on steroids," he said. "It's horrible. I need to support another team. I'm not coming to games this year. It's a one-year protest."' … [Read more...] about Sabres officially unveil new uniforms

'Buffalo's new alternate jersey is the original blue uniform from the 1970's...' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil new jerseys

'"I'm not looking to unseat Ryan or take his job," Biron said. "I'm looking to get what I can get. I'm looking to go into the season with the idea of winning games and playing games."' … [Read more...] about Color Biron focused

'"They believe in me as a player and a person. I believe in the organization as well," Connolly said in an HSBC Arena corridor while many of his teammates took part in a Friday afternoon scrimmage. "I think we've got a great hockey team. I will be back playing this year. It's just a matter of time right now."' … [Read more...] about Connolly confident of full comeback

'Forwards Drew Stafford, 20, of Minnesota, and Daniel Paille, 22, of Welland, Ont., both first-round draft choices of the Sabres and in town for the team's training camp, reported to Buffalo police that an individual entered their room at the hotel and stole several items.' … [Read more...] about 2 Sabres players report theft from hotel room

Amerks open training camp on September 23rd (Amerks.com) Tickets for remaining home games go on sale Sept. 19th (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'While Spacek is replacing Mckee on the roster, he doesn't necessarily fill the exact same role that Mckee did because Spacek's not the kind of big shot blocker that Mckee was. Spacek is more of a mobile defenseman. "I try to move puck quick, try to speed the game a bit," says Spacek, "I'm not a big hitter, I just try to play good position and … [Read more...] about Spacek Debuts With Sabres

'Larry Quinn is expecting roughly 10,000 fans to fill the arena Septmeber 16th as the Buffalo Sabres are to unveil their new jerseys. The arena opens up to the public at 9 a.m with free parking in the ramp and infront of the arena. Concessions are scheduled to be opened as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Uniform Unveiling

'"We've got to recapture that trust and feeling that every guy on this team's important and, as a team, we'll win games and it won't be because of any one individual," Ruff said. "Our value as a team came from us as a group."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goal is to capture Stanley Cup

'“I snuck out with Poison. Hung out with Bret Michaels when they were in Michigan. My aunt used to work backstage at a festival and she got my passes. His tour manager is a huge Sabres fan, he grew up just outside of Buffalo in Ontario. We got talking about hockey and I mentioned that I play hockey and he asked who for and when I told him, he couldn’t believe … [Read more...] about Spent their summer vacation with rock stars

'"I will be back playing this year," Connolly said. "I'm 90 to 95 percent there."' … [Read more...] about Connolly sits as Sabres open camp

'As further evidence of what they're shooting for this season, the team issued each player a T-shirt with "One Team, One Goal" printed above a picture of the Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open training camp with high expectations