Archives for February 11, 2009

'“It’s no fun,” the winger said. “I came here to play and give the fans a show.”' … [Read more...] about Gerbe&#8217s ice time cut short, but he could be back

'“There were some games at the beginning of the year you just sat back and said, ‘Wow, man, is he playing hard,’” coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday after the Sabres practiced. “And I haven’t seen that (return). It’s a discussion I’ve had with him. We’re at crunch time now, and crunch time means you got to go even harder and got … [Read more...] about Ruff hoping to see rturn of eold&#8217 Paille

'''The Amerks should have never left Buffalo,'' said Todd Rutherford of Greece. ``Florida promised to give us a winning team and they haven't done anything.''' … [Read more...] about Rochester fans still love ‘old’ Amerks

'Montreal Juniors centre Luke Adam remains in intensive car after rupturing his spleen during Sunday's game against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. Adam, a 19-year-old Buffalo Sabres draft choice, underwent two-hour emergency surgery earlier this week and is expected to remain in intensive care for at leas the next three days. A club spokesman said he will miss at least six to eight … [Read more...] about QMJHL per-game attendance dips

'Gerbe is tied for the AHL rookie scoring lead with 20 goals and 17 assists in 32 games this season. He also has one NHL assist during a six-game stint with the Sabres in December.' … [Read more...] about Pirates center Gerbe recalled by Buffalo

'Buffalo’s fifth-round draft pick in 2005, Gerbe is tied for second among AHL rookies with 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists) in 32 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up C Gerbe prior to game against Sens

'“He’s close,” Ruff said. “If this was playoffs you would probably throw him in there and say let’s go at it, but I don’t think we need to lose a player that’s not quite there yet.”' … [Read more...] about Gerbe in, Sekera still out

'Each Sabres player has signed a limited number of 8x10 photographs that can be purchased for a $20 donation to the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. The photos will be sold at a pair of tables in the HSBC Arena Pavilion by the Sabres’ Significant Others beginning at 5:30 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host photo surprise

'This is Gerbe’s second recall of the season; he had one assist during a six-game stint in December. He made his NHL debut on December 6 in Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Gerbe from Portland

'"It gets me in the lineup more, so it's all the best," Paetsch said. "I like playing both positions. It doesn't bother me, either or. They put me in the lineup to play hockey. It's nice to be able to play both, and I'm comfortable going back and forth."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Paetsch fills out ‘Pipe Line’

'The Pirates are loaded with prospects who arrived in Buffalo with an irrepressible spirit and hunger that comes with young players. The AHL is a jungle, and there isn’t a player down there who wouldn’t do whatever was necessary for a better life in the NHL. It was obvious for everyone to see in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Outlook is bright for Sabres

'The big crowd will mostly remember what happened with 25 seconds left in the first period. It was easily the craziest scene in the arena since Marty Biron, Andrew Peters and ex-Ottawa goalie Ray Emery got it on here nearly two years ago.' … [Read more...] about Pirates go down swinging

'“I came up and played [in 2006-07], but I knew I wasn’t ready after I left,” said Mancari, who was held scoreless in the Portland Pirates’ 4-3 shootout loss to Albany in HSBC Arena on Tuesday. “This year, I came up and played seven games and felt I was ready. I felt comfortable up there and felt like I could play at this level. Every player wants … [Read more...] about Mancari bides his time until return to NHL

'The 2 1/2-minute video, which also can be viewed at www.sabres.com starting at 5 p. m. today, draws on Buffalo’s long-standing love affair with hockey and its NHL team.' … [Read more...] about Video celebrates WNY-Sabres love story

'Lindy Ruff is a great coach and has seen just about everything. He can get players, such as Pominville, out of slumps. He has been instructing a strong defensive effort. Nevertheless, Miller has to be a wall for the Sabres. These things can happen, and if so, the Sabres could do some damage in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres push for playoffs