Archives for September 2010

'Ruff said that he has not determined his lineups for the preseason yet, but will start making those decisions today. A big question is how he will ease Ryan Miller and Patrick Lalime back into game action. That is a tricky situation that Ruff has still yet to decide.' … [Read more...] about Ruff Ready For Preseason Like His Players

“I got to play with a chip on my shoulder,” Gerbe said. “Obviously, I always want to get better. I always want to play better. I want to try to make this team.” … [Read more...] about Gritty Gerbe Has Impressed During Training Camp

'"We get more specific," Ruff said. "The practices are more system related. Even through the practices already, we've worked on every area of our game just to try to break down the practice drills and start from scratch, get some real good habits."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn attention to the system

The Sabres will appear on Versus eight times and on NBC once, Feb. 20 against Washington. Two Sabres games - Jan. 21 at the New York Islanders and March 6 at Minnesota - appear on NBC’s flex schedule. Those games are scheduled to air on MSG right now. … [Read more...] about 81 Sabres Game Will Be Broadcast in High Definition

“He’s a very good skater and he’s got good hands,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said about McCormick. “We’ve seen him score a couple of goals in camp. He can play in a lot of different situations for us. He understands that part of it will be he’s got to be there for his teammates. He’s got to be there to step in.” … [Read more...] about Tough Guy McCormick Relishing His Spot With Sabres

'"It's one less stress coming into camp," McCormick said Tuesday. "You can see it with some other guys that are on the bubble. When you have that, it's something you've got to use for motivation. You want to get better. They put confidence in you to give you a good contract, and you just want to make sure you reward them with what you can do."' … [Read more...] about One-way contract is ticket to confidence for Sabres’ McCormick

'"I wanted to show them what type of player they got," Kassian said Tuesday. "Obviously, the dumb mistake I made over the summer, my [reputation] probably wasn't the best. ... I just wanted to make a name for myself. I don't want to just be at the camp. I want to be good. I want to be noticed."' … [Read more...] about Kassian out to impress Sabres

'"I still have some problems I have to deal with, [including] my energy level, some clumsiness in my hands and feet, the pain comes and goes," Robitaille said by phone on Tuesday. "I've got medication to help me deal with it and I've got a lot of understanding and support from my employers, which helps a lot."' … [Read more...] about Robitaille ready to get back behind the microphone

'The ice couldn't take the team's practice sessions and by the time it was time for the championship game scrimmage, the players refused to play on that sheet of ice for safety reasons. The team then moved to the other rink and had to wait over 15 minutes between the second and third periods just to get a zamboni on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight through rink problems to finish up scrimmages

'"It's been a whirlwind for sure. I'm definitely more comfortable coming into this year. I know I was pretty stressed at the start of the year last year wondering if I was going to make it. Having that year under my belt gives me that much more confidence coming into this year. I know all of the guys are really excited to get it going here."' … [Read more...] about Myers Hoping to Avoid Sophomore Slump

'"I think he has the potential to be the best in the League," goaltender Ryan Miller said. "He's right there. He made an impact as a rookie and he's only 20 years old. He really has room to grow and put on weight and be one of those defensemen you can't go into the corner with. He's already 230 pounds, but he has the frame to be like 260. Not too many people can go up against … [Read more...] about Sophomore jinx doesn’t worry Tyler Myers

'"I think in a game like this, when it really comes down to it, I think if the Sabres score, everybody will go crazy and if the Senators score all the same people will go crazy," Forth said. "That's my hope. I think it will be like that. I think everybody will just be excited to be there and watch it and see it unfold."' … [Read more...] about Dundas is ready for Hockeyville spotlight

“I’ve made a career out of competing,” Ellis said after practicing Monday inside HSBC Arena. “It’s a very comfortable situation. Nothing’s been handed to me my whole career. It’s been scratch and claw, scratch and claw. I’ve carved out a pretty good career scratching and clawing so far.” … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ellis Working His Heart Out

'"I focused on the way I played. The way it ended, there was nothing I could have done differently," Hecht said Monday in HSBC Arena. "There's no sense of looking back and being too frustrated with it. There's nothing I can change about it."' … [Read more...] about Hecht’s goal is consistency

'"I haven't thought about last year since maybe a few weeks after it ended," Stafford said Sunday. "You've got to reflect, then you've got to move on and work on getting better. That's what I did. I'm not thinking about anything from last year. I've got a brand new year here and a brand new opportunity. I put in a great summer to be prepared for it because that's … [Read more...] about New attitude takes wing for Stafford