Archives for September 2011

'The Buffalo Sabres scored three goals in the third period to defeat the New York Rangers, 5-2, and win the NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Mich., Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win Prospects Tournament

'“They were totally cool,” she said. “Jason Pominville was super friendly and easy going. Leino was a little more quieter but very nice. He’s only been in town for like five days, getting to know the city a little bit. They were super nice.”' … [Read more...] about Tonawanda blogger goes along for the ride

'In all, eight Sabres players hand delivered tickets to a random selection of lucky season ticket holders in the Buffalo area. Sabres President Ted Black brought the idea with him from Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players deliver season tickets

'"When you make improvements and have new additions to the organization with rookies and bunch of guys who haven't made the NHL yet, and go into a tournament and pull a championship, it's exciting for the organization and exciting what's to come in the future for the Sabres," Foligno told NHL.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win championship in Traverse City debut

'While the deal has not yet been finalized, it is believed to be in the six-year range and worth an annual average of roughly $5.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Myers closing in on multi-year contract extension

'It's all part of the Sabres' objective to revive their brand and continue turning Buffalo into Hockeytown Western New York, or "Pegulaville" as the fans have started to refer to it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner, players hand deliver season tickets

'"We're hoping we can come together as a team and live up to expectations," Miller said. "It's great to have that energy. The buy-in can't happen on one end, and it can't happen just on the other. It only works when everybody equally does it. It's this weird chemistry thing where it has to happen on both sides."' … [Read more...] about His marriage is comfort for Sabres’ Miller

'With first place locked up and a berth in the final already confirmed, the Buffalo Sabres closed out the round-robin portion of the NHL Prospect Tournament with a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings clip Sabres 5-2

'Derek Roy missed more than four months of action with a torn quad also said he's ready to start workouts with the team. Sabres training camp starts this Friday.' … [Read more...] about Pommer, Roy Good to Go

'Pominville admits it was a long process, "I was in a cast for 2.5 weeks, then in a walking boot for four weeks, but I couldn't walk on it. I could take it off to sleep or take a shower. Then once that came off I was able to walk with crutches a little bit. I would say at the middle or end of June I was able to put the skates for the first time and just do something really … [Read more...] about Sabres Pominville ready for camp

'"I don't think there will be any issue," Pominville said Monday at Park Country Club prior to the team's annual alumni golf tournament. "I'm capable of doing everything I was able to do before the injury and I feel back to normal."' … [Read more...] about Pominville increases population

'“We got to set starting (the bar) high, right?” Miller said Monday prior to the team’s annual golf tournament at the Park Country Club. “Our goal has always been to win. I think that you have to hit a few check marks along the way and do things right. I think that expectations, I think it’s fine to start talking like that. I think that we’ve tried to get around doing that in a … [Read more...] about Miller embraces lofty expectations

'Armia still has a ways to go to silence all of his critics, he is by no means NHL ready. However, there is no denying he has a great set of hands and can dangle the puck. Add his big body and fearlessness on the ice, and you have a very exciting player. He needs to continue to round out his game by becoming a more complete player in all areas of the ice but his gift is his … [Read more...] about Joel Armia new top prospect for Buffalo Sabres

'Watching all this unfold was Sabres netminder Ryan Rondeau. The undrafted Rondeau is at the tournament on an amateur tryout, and allowed three goals on 26 shots in his first professional game following a four-year collegiate career at Yale University. Rondeau kept the Sabres in the game with some big saves, including a highlight-reel glove grab early in the contest.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Columbus 3

'The Sabres then broke the game open in the third on goals by Jonathan Parker, Daniel Catenacci and Phil Varone. Sabres starting goalie Nathan Lieuwen turned aside 18 shots to earn the victory. Minnesota's Darcy Kuemper took the loss, stopping 18 of 23 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Wild in opener of Traverse City tourney