Archives for September 2009

'“We have a lot of bodies, more than we would usually practice with,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “But I think if we can put a lot of those [transition] exercises in, it will help ... it’s really to get them to realize what a difference the pace is at this level.”' … [Read more...] about First day of camp

'"I think it's more fun than work," said Biron, the former Sabres goaltender who was soon to depart for New York Islanders camp. "Guys are coming back into town, guys that I played with or against, guys that I've gotten to know over the last many years, so it's fun. It's just great to see all these guys back and get to talk to them for a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, NHL locals work and play

'"I'd be lying if I said I didn't look back with some regrets," he said. "I probably should have been more involved in the process than just allowing my agent to handle things. I should have made it more clear how much I wanted to stay. There's things in life you look back on and wish you could change, but you can't. You just hope to learn from them."' … [Read more...] about Peca looks back with some regrets

Pirates might well have a familiar look (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'"The long-term goal is to always win a Stanley Cup championship, and where we did not make the playoffs the last two years, that is the emphasis - the playoffs," Regier said last week. "Then you do go from there. You build on that. But you're looking for individual growth and you're looking for team growth."' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for growth from within

'"I'm not as flamboyant as my dad is," he said. "Dad has a lot of catchy sayings that he's used over the years, which I don't use, as I'm trying to find my own way. But I've had a lot of people tell me that I sound like a young Rick Jeanneret. We have a similar voice, and certainly I think I get my enthusiasm for the game from him."' … [Read more...] about Like father, like son, but with a style of his own

'If management sticks to its guns and doesn’t get any closer to the ceiling of the cap and doesn’t add any more talent to this group, it’s hard to imagine Buffalo finishing any higher than 10th in the East.' … [Read more...] about Status quo for idle-sitting Sabres

'As a 19-year-old, Myers isn’t eligible to play in the American Hockey League this season. The only scenarios for 2009-10 would see Myers playing in the WHL or NHL.' … [Read more...] about Myers takes aim at NHL

'“I think it’ll remain fairly tight. I think you’ll see some movement between the start of training camp and the start of the season -- either through waivers or the switching of players from one organization to another in an attempt to either give the organization or the player a fresh start -- but generally I think that the available dollars or the ability … [Read more...] about Regier says deals hard to come by

'The forward had surgery on his hip and will miss a minimum of six weeks, the team announced Tuesday. Training camp starts Sept. 12 and the first regular-season game is Oct. 3, a little less than five weeks away.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mair to miss start of season

'Regier did not provide any details Tuesday as to why the operation was necessary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Mair to miss six weeks after hip surgery

'The Sabres simply have too many forwards capable of playing in the NHL (though the effectiveness of each is open to debate). The Sabres enter September having failed to weed out their numbers, so competition for the 12 starting jobs will be a major focus when the players return to HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have a logjam up front

'Quinn was asked about the Sabres' stance on territorial rights. "We haven't made any interpretations," he said. "We are just waiting to see how things play out before determining how to move forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres weigh in on relocation

'Myers is ready for the NHL, and should be in Buffalo’s top six this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Prospects, Fall 2009