Archives for April 2008

'"Buffalo's been my home the last three years and we've really enjoyed ourselves here, so my number one option is to stay."' … [Read more...] about Numminen thinks of the future

'Schiestel has done a lot of things right in his major junior hockey career and was selected in the second round, 59th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2007 NHL draft. He attended his first NHL camp last fall. "They like my skating ability and offensive upside but they told me to keep working on my defensive zone awareness," he said.' … [Read more...] about IceDogs’ Schiestel making his presence felt

'“Once we get a little further down the line, that stuff will come up,” said Miller, who is the object of choice for Sabres management. “I’m well aware of what’s been printed and said [about the team wanting a contract]. Anytime someone talks about you that way it’s encouraging. I feel comfortable here. I like it here a lot. To have the … [Read more...] about Attention turns to Miller, future

'For what it’s worth, I predicted the Sabres would finish second in their division and make the playoffs. You didn’t need a crystal ball to see they would have shortcomings, but reaching the postseason seemed within reach. Despite all the tiresome talk about Drury and Briere, I actually underestimated the damage of their departures.' … [Read more...] about No answers on direction of franchise

'“It’s big for me,” said Vanek. “I always enjoy playing for my country, even in the ‘B’ pool. I’ll never say I’m too good for my country. I should do the right thing by going there, helping them out to get back in the ‘A’ pool. It would be good for a lot of young kids coming back up to maybe get a chance in the … [Read more...] about Vanek to play for Austria in World Championships

'As to what was missing? "Maturity, leadership, yeah, all those things that usually come with guys that have been around for a while," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season ends with shortcomings exposed minus Drury, Briere

'Instead of dwelling on the futile future, let us consider the grim past. Other Buffalo teams have teased the region's fanatics by approaching the pinnacle of their sports, only to sign a long-term lease in downtown Loserville. None have done it as quickly and decisively as these Sabres, though.' … [Read more...] about Sabres miss playoffs, leave mark in Area’s long history of letdowns

'And by percentage of points earned, the Sabres’ drop is fourth-highest in the Presidents’ Trophy era.' … [Read more...] about A fall from grace

Rochester collapses and loses to Crunch 10-3 (Rochester D&C) Amerks induct two into Hall of Fame (Rochester D&C) Crunch works out the kinks against Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse Crunches Amerks (RNews.com) Amerks lose in a landslide to the Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch Pound Amerks to Keep Winning Streak Going at Eleven (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s not a decision that we’re going to make, we’ve already made it,” Quinn told The Associated Press a day before the Sabres are scheduled to clean out their lockers. “We clearly want those guys to be part of the long-term success here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 top priorities include re-signing Miller, Pominville

'In September, he wasn’t even allowed to raise his arms after having a heart valve repaired. On his second shift in TD Banknorth Garden, he was throwing his 39-year-old body into one of Boston’s biggest players.' … [Read more...] about Numminen returns to Sabres

'They never gave up. There was no skate for the bus. They battled until the last tick of the clock in Montreal on Thursday night. That counts for a lot, mainly that they were determined to give the fans a complete run for their money.' … [Read more...] about Work-in-progress Sabres battled to the bitter end

Forward-thinking Bruins to face Canadiens (Boston Globe) Once again, odds not in their favor (Boston Globe) Goalie came up big down stretch (Boston Globe) B’s lose in season finale (Boston Herald) Bergeron moves forward (Boston Herald) Lackluster finish may factor in postseason (Boston Herald) Savard’s on road back from injury (Boston Herald) Relaxed B's … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'“We spent two days talking about making sure we came to play,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “That’s really not any consolation, winning the game. But winning the game is a positive."' … [Read more...] about Sabres end season with 3-0 win over playoff-bound Bruins

'“I haven’t played for many months, so I was nervous at the start with my timing,” Numminen said after skating 18 shifts in his only game of the season. “As the game went on, I felt more comfortable.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen plays first game 6 1/2 months after open heart surgery