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Archives for February 2011

Stafford stunning Sabres

'"They (Regier and Ruff) were very up front, very honest with me," said the 25-year-old centre, who got his wake-up call against the Boston Bruins in the playoffs. He only got into three of the Sabres' six games against the Bruins. I was coming off a concussion, but I could have played. I didn't. Biggest game of my life and I didn't play, Stafford said. "I wasn't sure what was … [Read more...] about Stafford stunning Sabres

Edmonton Journal |

Tom Golisano, who rescued the Sabres in 2003, does it again with sale of franchise to Terry Pegula

'"I think it's very positive to know the organization has grown," Biron said. "Golisano bought that team out of bankruptcy for $90-something million. He turns around and sells it for 180-plus. That shows how valuable that franchise is, and how important that franchise is, and that the people in Buffalo support it."' … [Read more...] about Tom Golisano, who rescued the Sabres in 2003, does it again with sale of franchise to Terry Pegula

New York Daily News |

Islanders a sure win right?

'Lindy Ruff's crew is 1-2 vs the Islanders this year and he said, "I warned the team Friday, I think they're a good offensive team and they have some really good, young, talented forwards, we saw it in the games we've played 'em, they've got good team speed and Friday night's game got ugly in a sense that, I think right now where teams are at, you see some emotion in games now, … [Read more...] about Islanders a sure win right?

WGR-AM |

Sabres prep for Isles

'“Definitely I’m happy with the way things are going but more importantly I’m just glad to be contributing,” said Stafford, who has tied his career-high for goals in a season in just 35 games played. ”The offensive load is not only just with me but Thomas, Jason, Timmy, the guys that are supposed to be scoring goals and putting up points and … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for Isles

Sabres.com |

Three in a row

'Despite stringing together three wins for the first time all year and moving up in the standings, goaltender Ryan Miller said it’s important to stay focused on only the next game. The Sabres have a tough road ahead with four games in a six-day stretch, beginning Sunday when they host the Islanders. “We kind of have our fate in our own hands a lot more now than we … [Read more...] about Three in a row

Sabres.com |

Sabres rediscover their swagger

'"We just said, 'Let's get on the same page. Forget about losing and let's start playing the way we can play,'" winger Thomas Vanek recalled Friday when asked about the Calgary meeting after the team held an optional skate in HSBC Arena. "We won the next night in Edmonton and everyone felt pretty good after that win. From there on out, we kept pushing and finding … [Read more...] about Sabres rediscover their swagger

Buffalo News |

Dads enjoy warm family memories

'"It's special to have your dad along, and it's always special to be able to put a trip like this together where you can have them involved in the meetings. We let them come in our pregame meeting the morning of the game so they get a really good handle on what we're trying to do against a team that night. They get a pretty good breakdown overall of how it's going to work."' … [Read more...] about Dads enjoy warm family memories

Buffalo News |