Archives for October 2007

'"We really felt that even with the co-captains we had tremendous leadership everywhere," Ruff said. "And the reason their leadership was so strong was because they had tremendous support from the room. And I want to use this as a motivational tool."' … [Read more...] about Sabres will rotate captaincy, with Hecht taking over to start

'Well, I’ve done it for 21 years I think for Hockey Night in Canada and for the Toronto Maple Leaf broadcast. I used to think all the time when I came to Buffalo to do a game for the Leafs, ‘wouldn’t it be nice if I could do 40 of these and go home after the game instead of driving from Toronto back here.' The travel was an issue I’ve thought … [Read more...] about Q and A with Harry Neale

'"I think everyone in our team has stepped forward as far as experience-wise," Miller said. "So, I don't doubt that we have a team to get back there. I think that everyone has been talking about losing Briere and Drury, who obviously were key parts from the team. But we learned a lot from them and guys are going to have to step up and play bigger roles. … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller concedes nothing

'"I love my job, and the lockout year taught me that sitting around doing nothing wasn't quite my cup of tea," Neale said, referring to the labor dispute that wiped out the 2004-05 season. "I was hoping I could work for as many years as I can still do the job. But to get a chance to make sure it's three and out of home is certainly something I never dreamt would happen."' … [Read more...] about CBC analyst Neale signs 3-year deal to broadcast Sabres games

'Kotalik, a two-time 20-goal scorer, has not been cleared to skate and has been experiencing pain in his knee since suffering the injury last Thursday at practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Kotalik to miss season opener

'Neale, who resides locally in East Amherst, is more widely known for his role as Bob Cole's color commentator on CBC's Hockey Night In Canada. Neale will still continue to appear on HNIC meaning the Sabres will still need to find substitutes for Saturday night games.' … [Read more...] about Harry Neale to replace Lorentz in Sabres’ broadcast booth

'Lindy Ruff announced today that the Buffalo Sabres have returned to a monthly captain rotating system. Jochen Hecht was voted in by the players to be the team's captain for the month of October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to rotate captaincy starting with Hecht

'Clarke MacArthur beat out both Zagrapan and Mancari for the final forward spot. With Ales Kotalik hobbled with a knee injury, MacArthur will be competing with enforcer Andrew Peters for the final spot on the fourth line for this Friday's season opener against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about MacArthur, Sekera survive final cuts to make 23-man roster

'Neale will work approximately 70 Sabres games this season, with Robitaille in the booth for the remainder.' … [Read more...] about Harry Neale To Join Rick Jeanneret

'With the departure of co-captains Daniel Briere and Chris Drury to free agency Coach Lindy Ruff will determine his captains on a month-to-month basis. Ruff left it up to the players to vote on their captain. Ruff said that Hecht can be a vocal leader despite his apparent quiet demeanor.' … [Read more...] about Hecht Named Captain For October

'Buffalo Sabres Managing Partner Larry Quinn announced today the Sabres have signed Harry Neale to a multi-year contract to become the team’s new color commentator for TV and radio broadcasts. Quinn also announced a contract extension for play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret, and that Mike Robitaille will become part of the broadcast team for select games during the … [Read more...] about Harry Neale joins Sabres broadcast team

'“Right now, it’s still in that day-to-day [framework] until the pain decreases so he can skate,” Ruff said of Kotalik. “It doesn’t look good for playing in the opener or this opening weekend, but I wouldn’t project past that him missing any games.”' … [Read more...] about Roster is all set…for now

'“He really didn’t need to get our permission,” said Darling, noting that Neale won’t miss any Hockey Night in Canada games that he has been assigned. “It fits into his schedule.” While the 60-year-old Lorentz retired because he was tired of the traveling, the travel schedule suits the 70-year-old Neale just fine. When Neale works CBC … [Read more...] about Hockey Night in Buffalo

'"It's a chance to be part of something great. There's an obligation as a hockey player to pass along the game. We have a unique challenge in the United States, where it's very regional and a niche sport in some regards, and this is chance to do something for the sport. This is a great chance for hockey to pick up some new fans."' … [Read more...] about NHL attendance record will fall when Penguins and Sabres play outdoors

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has assigned forwards Mark Mancari and Marek Zagrapan, and defenseman Michael Funk to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign three to Rochester