Archives for February 2007

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Drury is still a few days away from being cleared for practice. There's a chance he could return by this weekend, when Buffalo hosts Montreal on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drury out at least 1 more game

'"I was impressed as heck [Saturday] night being down that much, missing so many guys, on the road, under those circumstances, and it was real close to us getting three out of four points," Drury said Sunday. "Who knows, in overtime or a shootout, maybe we get four. It was a heck of an effort by a pretty gutsy group of guys."' … [Read more...] about Camaraderie lifts Drury's spirits

'"I think it's just another example of how loyal our fans are and how much this team has captured the hearts and minds of this community," spokesman Michael Gilbert told The Buffalo News.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fan rallies ’round Ruff with ‘fine-raising’ drive

Amerks fall out of first place (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Ruffino has now started the "Lindy Ruff Fine Commitee." He has a fundraising event planned for March 5th, from 5-8pm at the Casa di Pizza on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Fans Fired Up About Ruff Fine

'Ruff put his foot down and got results. His actions spoke louder than words, and now every NHL player knows that if you mess with Buffalo, you're gonna get an ass whooping.' … [Read more...] about eRuff&#8217ing it up

'In the end, it was mostly talk.' … [Read more...] about Senators edge Sabres in Round II

'"The actions of his players - call it what you want, call it bullying - they just did the wrong thing," Campbell said. "People who know hockey know that was the wrong thing. Spezza and Heatley had no intent in participating in any fight. It went where it shouldn't have gone."' … [Read more...] about Ruff fined $10,000 for brawl with Senators

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff confirmed his co-captain would undergo more tests today to make sure he didn't break any bones in his face. Drury's right eye was swollen shut from smacking his head against the ice and suffering a gash that required 20-plus stitches. "He has concussion-like symptoms," Ruff said. "As soon as they clear up, it's going … [Read more...] about Drury will have more examinations

'The Sabres get salary cap relief for Paul Gaustad. The other players could be bargaining chips...' … [Read more...] about Dollar for dollar

'Regier can make the necessary deals that can push the Sabres over the top, dollar for dollar, so long as he comes up with the required imagination. So let's call the time between now and Tuesday afternoon what it is: his defining moment as the Sabres' general manager.' … [Read more...] about Regier faces defining moment

'Ruff got news of the fine before Colin Campbell, the NHL's director of hockey operations, arrived at Scotiabank Place yesterday. He met with with the coaches and general managers of both teams. Campbell made it clear he decided to come to the game in Ottawa because of what happened Thursday in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ruff stuff results in $10,000 fine

The players claim Mair made a "classless" comment to Heatley about former Atlanta Thrashers winger Dan Snyder during a heated on-ice exchange. Snyder died six days after a car accident in September 2003 in Atlanta with Heatley at the wheel. Heatley wouldn't comment on the allegations and Mair chose his words carefully when approached by the Sun.' … [Read more...] about Did Sabre cut too deep?

'"It's been written that Chris Neil is a bad guy in this," said Murray. "He plays on our first line and I know he hasn't scored since January. That doesn't mean he's reverted back to being a goon."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach slapped with $10,000 fine

A swing back to hockey (Ottawa Citizen) Senators win on points (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres' Ruff stuff results in $10,000 fine (Ottawa Citizen) Emery doesn't need defensive help when it comes to fights, Neil says (Ottawa Citizen) Sens slug one out (Ottawa Sun) McGrattan raises roof (Ottawa Sun) Did Sabre cut too deep? (Ottawa Sun) Sabres coach slapped with $10,000 fine … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage