Archives for December 2008

'With just a little over five minutes remaining in the second, Daniel Paille tied the game with his third goal of the season. The game-tying play began when Jaro Spacek picked off a Miro Satan pass in the neutral zone. The Sabres moved the puck ahead and crashed the net, and Paille was able to stuff it in to tie the score 3-3. The Sabres took the lead for the first time when a … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally For A 4-3 Win At Pittsburgh

'Fans attending the games at HSBC Arena on Dec. 12 (Toronto Maple Leafs), Dec. 17 (New Jersey Devils), Dec. 19 (Los Angeles Kings) and Dec. 22 (Pittsburgh Penguins), are encouraged to bring new or slightly used winter clothing, including: hats, gloves, coats, boots, scarves, sweaters, etc.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold clothing drive

'This game was fun to watch. The Penguins are a high-flying team and the Sabres played an excellent road game. Both goaltenders made great saves, there was plenty of offense and many exciting moments. The atmosphere in Pittsburgh helped to make the game more exciting (fans at any game can help raise the entertainment value) and the ending wasn't short on suspense. Both teams … [Read more...] about Sabres kill off any chance of a Penguins victory

The fond Alfond memories (Portland Press Herald) Pirates, Monarchs field faces familiar to UM fans (Bangor Daily News) Pirates Home Game in Orono Tuesday (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates regain first place, even with mediocre weekend (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'"My friends always tell me I'm not a professional hockey player. I'm still the same kid who lived down the street from them. You're not going to get any special breaks from us," Kennedy said. "You just have to stay humble. My parents and friends never let my head get too big."' … [Read more...] about Portland’s Kennedy on the short course to NHL

'"When you're playing with good players, the opportunities come. You just have to take advantage of it," Gerbe told NHL.com recently. "Last year was a big step for me. I learned more about myself, what kind of player I have to be. I have to be a high-energy, skill player who brings it at both ends of the rink. Some nights you are just not feeling it, but you have … [Read more...] about Gerbe gets the call every player hopes for

'“We are not in negotiations to sell the team and as we have stated in the past, we will never entertain discussions to move the team out of Buffalo, NY.”' … [Read more...] about Statement from Larry Quinn

'Golisano is said to be among several owners who are concerned about those rising costs. In the past two years, he has not been as visible around the team’s home games as often as he was in the previous two years, further fuelling speculation he was prepared to sell.' … [Read more...] about Would Sabres deal include Hamilton?

'"Tom is not shopping the team, and I have approached nobody," Quinn replied today, in a phone interview from the National Hockey League's Board of Governors meeting in Florida. "And I would never discuss selling this team to anyone who would move it." "I don't know how we could be any clearer," Quinn added.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deny report of talks to sell the team

'"We are not in negotiations to sell the team and as we have stated in the past, we will never entertain discussions to move the team out of Buffalo, NY." Those are the words of Sabres managing partner Larry Quinn's press release, which is in response to a Jim Kelley article in Western New York Hockey Magazine that there's a mystery man interested in buying the … [Read more...] about Quinn: Sabres not for sale

'Rochester-area billionaire Tom Golisano is looking to sell the Buffalo Sabres, according to a report out later this week. The report in Western New York Hockey magazine, which cites an unnamed source, says that talks are in the exploratory stage. It goes on to say that Golisano is listening to offers and prices are being discussed.' … [Read more...] about Report: Golisano Looking to Sell Sabres

'“Yeah, I do, because I think that if you talk to the players, if you talk to the coaches, if you talk to me, we all feel that as a group we’re capable of more,” Regier said this weekend. “Yet everyone is aware that we all have to do our own jobs. You can’t do each other’s jobs because that doesn’t solve the problem. I think … [Read more...] about Regier: Sabres are capable of more

'"My consistency has been good, and that's a thing I've been working on for years now," Vanek said. "I'm 24, still not the oldest and I'm still trying to work on it. Sometimes it takes a few years to work on it and really understand how much it takes to be consistent."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek off to a fast start

Sabres' Vanek off to a fast start (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Buffalo (12-11-3) at Pittsburgh (15-7-4) (AP) Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (12-11-3) at Pittsburgh Penguins (15-7-4) (The Sports Network) Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo Preview (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

No panic; Sharks find way (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Ferguson familiar with region (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates tripped up in Worcester (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Fall to Sharks in Worcester, 4-2 (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks take bite out of Atlantic-leading Portland with 4-2 victory (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage