Archives for February 2009

'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

Senators Game Day (Ottawa Citizen) Gameday: Senators at Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa (18-25-8) at Buffalo (28-20-6) (AP) Sabres host Senators in first game without Vanek (Sportsticker) Ottawa Senators (18-25-8) at Buffalo Sabres (28-20-6) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage

Photo gallery (Buffalo News) Pirates score late to force overtime, lose to River Rats (Portland Press Herald) Pirates snake bit in the shootout at HSBC Arena (Maine Hockey Journal) River Rats Top Pirates in Shootout, 4-3 (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Break Franchise Attendance Record (PortlandPirates.com) Bobbleheads Among Promotions This Weekend … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

A year later, Florida Panthers' Richard Zednik puts scare into perspective (Miami Herald) Panthers' Richard Zednik puts horrific injury of a year ago in the past (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Florida’s Zednik still skating 1 year after injury (AP) Zednik One Year Later (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage

'“I’ve got to be consistent, night in and night out, and we’ll see what happens,” said Zagrapan, whose contract runs out after this season.' … [Read more...] about Zagrapan gets his chance on Sabres&#8217 ice