Archives for December 20, 2007

'The Sabres want to be a single-affiliate team again. Any hockey person will tell you splitting a farm team is a less-than-ideal situation and can hinder playing development. The Sabres have shared the Americans with the Florida Panthers the past three seasons. They brought the Panthers to Rochester after the lockout when they were short on players to stock the team. It … [Read more...] about Sabres have had enough of Rochester

'"What's happened has happened and it's in the past now," Briere said by phone this week. "It's not my goal to tarnish the image of the Sabres with what they decided to do. It was in their right. They did what they felt was best for the team. And you know what? I'm OK with that."' … [Read more...] about Briere bears no grudge against Sabres in first trip back to Buffalo

'Yet, Stafford has been to Bills games and is well aware that nature can present problems in the stadium. Wind has caused havoc for NFL kickers and passers, and Stafford hopes it is at his back most of the way. "We could use that to our advantage," Stafford said. "Hopefully though, it'll be as calm as possible. Hopefully, we'll get some luck on our … [Read more...] about Sabres forward grew up playing outdoors so Winter Classic nothing new

'When viewers click to NBC and see players skating around with a blue sky in the background, Flood joked that they'll think, "Am I really this drunk from New Year's Eve?"' … [Read more...] about A network wants to air an NHL game? Yes, when it's outdoors

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Roy's injury is "somewhere between a bad bruise and a sprain."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Roy misses practice with shoulder injury, is day-to-day

'Briere shared some thoughts on the early season struggles of the Sabres, and how he's kept a close eye on his former squad. "There was going to be a lot of pressure... adjustments to be made," Briere said. "I know what kind of dressing room they have, and I knew it was just a matter of time for them to get back to where they should be."' … [Read more...] about Briere Prepares For Reunion

'“He really looks comfortable,” Ruff said. “He’s finding a groove, and you find that groove by playing. There’s no doubt in my mind that he’s playing as good as he has at any time. It was just a real solid night for him.”' … [Read more...] about Miller is Sabres&#8217 saving grace

'“The bottom line is that this is about Chris as a human being more than a hockey player right now,” Nolan said. “He’s had something taken away from him that he’s been doing his whole life. Now, we have to support him through a very difficult time.”' … [Read more...] about Isles&#8217 Simon suspended 30 games

'While the wooden seats that make up the Aud’s old “Blue Section” are salvageable, Brown said the fabriccovered seats in other sections need to be inspected to make sure they’re clean enough to be offered to the public. The building is filled with mold and asbestos. In fact, reporters were strongly encouraged to wear face masks during Wednesday’s … [Read more...] about Putting a price on Aud lang syne

Islanders accept Simon's suspension, but deny Colin Campbell's claims (New York Daily News) Isles had a shot (New York Newsday) Okposo leaves school, could join Islanders soon (New York Newsday) Okposo leaves Minnesota to sign with New York Islanders (AP) Okposo leaves college to sign with Islanders (The Sports Network) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

'Ryan Miller face 43 shots and stopped all but one of them to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. Maxim Afinogenov provided the game-winning goal on the power play with 2:17 left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Outshot but not outscored

Healthier Rats end 2-game slump (Albany Times Union) Amerks lose seventh straight in Albany (Amerks.com) Hughes' Goal Ignites Comeback Win Over Amerks (AlbanyRiverRats.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage