Archives for September 2010

“We want to have a 100-plus point season,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We want to try to win the Cup, and I don’t think we’re that far away. It was a good season. We should put ourselves in good position for it.” … [Read more...] about Sabres Go to Battle With Veterans

'"Our goal as a team is to win the Stanley Cup, and we might as well talk about that because I think our team, with the additions we've made and where we were at last year, should be able to challenge for it," Ruff said. "I'm just looking forward to getting on the ice and getting it going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep eye on the prize

'"Everything has gone as planned and even ahead of plan," Rivet said. "It's not 100 percent or near 100 percent, but it's ahead of schedule and it feels really good."' … [Read more...] about Rivet’s hockey career enters gray area

'Most experts do not pick the Sabres to repeat as division champions. Ruff said, "We like the fact that nobody wants to pick us, so the more of you guys that don't pick us, the better it is for us. There a believe out there that 'they weren't that good', I think we can be better and I think we have some individuals that will be better. We've got some guys that have made some … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff expects to compete for the Stanley Cup

'Rivet is entering his 16th NHL season and he's thinking it may be the final one, "At my age and just getting a good summer of training in. This could be my last year so you want to go out playing your best that you can." When I asked him to elaborate on retiring he said, "You never know, at my age, you just never know so I want to put my best foot forward this year and play … [Read more...] about Sabres Rivet may be playing his last year

'“I laid pretty low and stayed out of the way,” Miller said Friday, noting he spent much of his summer living in happy anonymity in Southern California. “Every year, I get out and I just disappear the best I can.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller reappears refreshed and ready

Ryan Miller, fashion photographer? The Sabres' goalie was one of the photogs at an NHL photo shoot for Vanity Fair. The spread will help call attention to the NHL's "Hockey Fights Cancer" campaign. … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller gets to take the shots

“I think my dad’s genes, how he competes, I think he put that in me and Nick,” Foligno said. “I like to think I play like my dad. My dad was pretty hard-nosed in front of the net. I think I do the same thing.” … [Read more...] about Foligno Wants to Continue the Family Tradition With Sabres

'Stafford has been given a spot on one of the top two lines each of the past three years. He's responded with inconsistency and disappearances. The 24-year-old is coming off an especially poor season, recording just 14 goals and 34 points in 71 games.' … [Read more...] about Questions accompany Sabres to camp

'McNabb, the Sabres' third-round draft pick in 2009, has stood out on the blue line this week during rookie camp. Of course, that's bound to happen when a player is 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds. It's numbers like those -- coupled with the defenseman's 57 points last season -- that make him a favorite to play for Team Canada when the world junior tournament comes to Buffalo in … [Read more...] about McNabb’s numbers add up to a shot at Worlds

'“As time goes on you kind of learn how to deal with that,” Mancari said. “In previously years I will say that I haven’t dealt with it the best. I got frustrated. But this year I’m ready to do what I have to do - whether it’s going out and trying to be a physical presence or putting some points on the board. I’m going to do whatever I … [Read more...] about Mancari hoping to prove his worth

'“It’s been great. A lot of people on Facebook or by text or whatever have been congratulating me and wishing me luck,” Leggio said. “It’s been great to see all of the support from my friends and family, old colleagues from St. Joe’s and stuff like that. It’s overwhelming to see how many people still follow my career and watch to see … [Read more...] about Home sweet home for Leggio

'“I want to not only fare well in camp and work hard, but I want to make a statement and work for a spot on the top six and perform,” Ennis said. “Playing on the biggest stage [with the Sabres last season] was important for me and it was fun... I had a good summer to reflect on it and it makes you want to be here more.”' … [Read more...] about Ennis geared for training camp

“I’m not going to lie to you. I mean, we’re only two nights in and it’s been some late nights up, a lot of things going through your head,” Weber said Tuesday after a session of Sabres rookie camp at HSBC Arena. “It’s tough.” … [Read more...] about Weber Hopes Third Try Is a Charm With Sabres

“No, not really,” Gragnani said Tuesday following a session of rookie camp at HSBC Arena. “They have to sign the players they want to sign and they feel are the best move for the team. That’s not something I can control. I’m concentrating on the things that I can control.” … [Read more...] about Gragnani Eyeing a Full-Time Job With the Sabres