'“I’ll compete every shift,” Montador said by phone from the Toronto area a few hours after signing. “I come to play every night. If I can stand up and add some character for any of my teammates, I’ll always do that.”' … [Read more...] about Montador brings energy, toughness to Sabres’ lineup
Archives for July 2, 2009
McNabb a Sabre
'During the NHL scouting combine in late May where prospects were put through a battery of physical tests, interviewed by prospective teams and then tested some more McNabb sat through 21 interviews by NHL clubs, including the Sabres. Two in particular - Montreal and Toronto - expressed the most interest, with the Habs and Leafs actually flying him out for even more interviews … [Read more...] about McNabb a Sabre
Sabres to hold development camp
'There are 41 players scheduled to attend, including Nathan Gerbe, Tim Kennedy and Chris Butler. Also in attendance will be Zack Kassian, Buffalo's first-round draft pick (13th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Tyler Myers and Tyler Ennis, Buffalo's first-round selections in the 2008 Entry Draft, will also be attending.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold development camp
Sabres development camp
'There will be on-ice sessions open to the public from Tuesday through Thursday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. each day, and on Friday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp
Sabres tread water while others swim
'Buffalo's dalliance with free agency was a baby step in the right direction, but proceed with caution. Long ago, the organization lost the benefit of the doubt. What remains is a layer of distrust between the Sabres and their fans. The Montador signing, while interesting, was uninspiring. It was the Sabres once again doing things half-baked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tread water while others swim
Sabres lay it on the blue line
'"If I can contribute offensively, that's great. If I can add some grittiness, that's something I'm comfortable with, too," Montador said by phone. "I feel there's a few areas I can contribute, and those are just a couple of them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lay it on the blue line
Final farewell to the ’old friend’
'The oranges. The seats that screamed ’vertigo,’ that brought the occupants of the cheap seats closer than most venues allow. The upper blues, so high that television screens were installed to display the center ice scoreboard, obscured by the overhang holding the oranges.' … [Read more...] about Final farewell to the ’old friend’