Archives for February 2008

'Campbell and Kelly rejected Buffalo's latest 3 year contract offer. Campbell told WGR 550's Paul Hamilton after today's practice that they will not counter offer but were willing to hear other offers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo News: Campbell’s Agent Expects Trade

'The News has learned the game against Philadelphia is expected to be Campbell's final one in Blue and Gold. A trade before Tuesday's 3 p.m. deadline will end an eight-year run for the defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Source: Tonight’s game Campbell’s last in Buffalo

'You also have to take into consideration the impact of Campbell's possible exit from Buffalo. If he leaves, what would that do to the power play? Obviously the power play has thrived with Campbell at the point. But if he leaves, does that mean the power play falls into disarray?' … [Read more...] about Make the deal!

'Campbell did say that his side was open to more offers from Buffalo. He normally does not talk to his agent on game days but there could be an exception today. "Obviously, it is desperate times. It's getting down to the wire so if there's a phone call that needs to be made, then it'll be made.' … [Read more...] about Campell Will Not Counter Latest Offer

'Buffalo is expected to have the same line up as in Saturday's loss to the Rangers. Andrew Peters and Marc-Andre Gragnani will dress while Nathan Paetsch is a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Hecht Out For Flyers Game

'“Grocery store . . . down the street . . . parking lots,” Campbell said, listing just a few of the places he gets cornered. “Which is good. It means people care. Knowing you get kids coming up to you and saying, ‘Hey, I hope you stay here,’ or whatever like that, it hits home. And I do want to stay here. We’ll see what happens over the … [Read more...] about Deadline countdown continues

'“Max is doing a lot better,” the Sabres’ coach said. “He’s had three good days of skating on his own. Participated at I would say 85 percent level [Sunday]. Didn’t want him to go all out, but you could see he was skating well. The plan is the next few days get him in a full practice and try to get him to full speed. I would think that … [Read more...] about Afinogenov may be headed in right direction

'Members of the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association took on a team comprised of Kenmore and Town of Tonawanda police officers at Lincoln Arena to raise money for 6-year-old Jon Jon Cinelli, who last year was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alumni help raise money for Jon Jon&#8217s Journey

Injury-riddled Flyers look to end 10-game skid (Sportsticker) Keep 'em down! (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage

Plante says shoulder is healthy again (Rochester D&C) Aeros Blank Amerks (RNews.com) Aeros blank Americans 4-0, continue road streak (Aeros.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I don't want it to end. I'm not saying it's ending or whatever. But I guess there are questions in the air," Campbell said. "I do want to stay here. We'll see what happens over the next couple of months."' … [Read more...] about Campbell’s future uncertain as NHL trade deadline approaches

'Coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Sunday that Afinogenov is a couple of strong practices away from returning to action after having missed 24 games with a groin injury. After skating on his own for most of the past week, Afinogenov took part in the full team session Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres getting healthier with Hecht, Afinogenov ready to return

'“It’s unfortunate,” Kotalik said. “One misplay in the last five minutes cost us some big points. I was taking my side. I was trying to find Thomas [Vanek] in the middle. He was facing the other way, and it went to Shanahan. They got a lucky bounce right on Avery’s stick, and he put it away.”' … [Read more...] about Error in judgment costly

'Drury and Campbell had dinner Friday night at Tempo, an upscale restaurant in Allentown. They didn’t discuss how Campbell’s persistent contract problems, but you can bet Campbell learned a thing or two while watching Drury’s situation unfold last season.' … [Read more...] about Drury is gone but hardly forgotten by Buffalo

'“We forced things tonight and that’s frustrating,” said defenseman Brian Campbell. “It could have made a difference and it didn’t. It makes you mad. We need to be better and we weren’t. We were still in the game. There were a couple forced plays out there that didn’t get through, didn’t bounce our way and it cost us.”' … [Read more...] about Power failure proves quite costly