Archives for October 14, 2008

'The injury occurred during Monday's 7-1 thrashing of the New York Islanders. He opened the scoring with his first goal of the 2008-09 campaign, a power- play marker midway through the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hecht undergoes surgery

'General manager Darcy Regier announced the news after Hecht returned to Buffalo while the Sabres practiced in New York to prepare for a game against the Rangers on Wednesday. The team did not disclose the nature of the injury or which finger Hecht hurt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Hecht out with broken finger

'Hecht is expected to be out a couple of weeks.' … [Read more...] about Hecht undergoes surgery

'“We’ll keep it simple,” Pominville said. “I told Clarke we have to keep it simple, be reliable out there and if we do that... we’ll do well. For the time we were together in yesterday’s game I thought we did a good job of moving the puck around [and] worked hard. “Clarke will have to adjust... It’s kind of like Jochen last year, … [Read more...] about Hecht hurt, MacArthur moved to center

'An update on his status is expected later today.' … [Read more...] about Hecht to see doctors today

Pirates Join Fight Against Parkinson's (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates to Bring "Pink to the Rink" (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'Negatives? Just about none. The only real downer was an injury suffered by Hecht early in the second period, believed to be to his hand or wrist. He did not return and that leaves the 2-0 Sabres pretty thin at center with Tim Connolly (back) still out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Isles at arm’s length

'"You always want to stick together whether it's the first minute or last minute," Rivet said. "We care about each other in this dressing room. Adam Mair is one of the guys on our team who will certainly be there for all of his teammates. Right now he's nursing that knee but he's played really well and I'll be there for him."' … [Read more...] about Rivet steps forward during scuffle

Sabres blast backup goalie Joey MacDonald, Islanders in matinee (New York Daily News) Buffalo runs away with victory (New York Post) Sabres rout Islanders at Nassau Coliseum (New York Newsday) Isles wait until after game to protect goalie (New York Newsday) Islanders, Sabres total 150 penalty minutes (New York Newsday) Sabres defeat Islanders in fight-filled contest … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'If the first two games are any indication, Vanek is going to have a big year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres team effort results in thumping of Islanders

'The Islanders absolutely flummoxed the Sabres for most of the first two minutes and then some of the second period, threatening to tie the game at 1 until Adam Mair gobbled up Maxim Afinogenov's appetizing rebound at 2:21.' … [Read more...] about 10 things you should know about the Sabres-Islanders game