Archives for September 2011

'Now that Kotalik is back there are no hard feelings he was traded to the Oilers in 2008, "I spent seven years here and those people who are still here, Lindy and Darcy, they gave me a chance to become a NHL player so I will never forget that. They built me some way, they thought I will be helpful to the team so I assume they know what kind of player they built and I'm still … [Read more...] about Sabres Kotalik has changed

'The team was split into three groups for practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit the ice

'"I'm looking at things a little differently now with all those tragic things that happened back home in Russia," he said. "I lost three really good friends on that flight, and you see things in a different light, different perspective. I want to have fun, enjoy things. I'm just happy being around people I like and I know."' … [Read more...] about Sabres finding positive in pain

'"People like it here," Leino said. "It's kind of underground when you come as a visiting team. One restaurant, you're staying in a hotel and it's usually the middle of winter and it's snowing. It's the worst view of Buffalo that you could possibly get. But since, I've talked to the players. I'm seeing what's out there."' … [Read more...] about Leino gets acclimated to new home

'"It was exciting," Numminen said in Northtown Center at Amherst. "It's been in the back of my mind. When I was playing when I was young, I said that's the last thing I want to do is be a coach. My dad was a coach, a national team coach, so as a family I grew up there with all the good times and bad times. That was never my option."' … [Read more...] about Never say never as Numminen becomes a coach

'Numminen retired in 2009 following a 20-year NHL career, in which he spent the final four seasons with Buffalo. The native of Finland had 117 goals and 520 assists in 1,372 career games. He holds the NHL record for most games played by a European-developed player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add former D Numminen to coaching staff

'Former Sabre Teppo Numminen was also on the ice with the team. He’s been added as an assistant coach to Ruff’s staff for the upcoming season. "He’s going to be the guy upstairs on the headset,” Ruff said. “In the past we’ve had various people fill that role and now we’re going to have a full-time assistant do it. His role is going to be helping out on the player development … [Read more...] about Open for business

'“Just the whole outlook has changed,” said Ehrhoff, who signed a 10-year, $40 million contract. “My goal was to be on a team that’s really committed. And ownership has shown that right from the start. This is probably just the beginning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres itching to meet owner’s high-priced hopes

'"To win a Stanley Cup, I think we're all here for that," Roy said. "Growing up as a kid, it's what everyone wanted in their lives. Right now it's not a far shot by any means. The expectation is to go out, get a good start, get the new teammates in there and get familiar with different faces, get a chemistry going."' … [Read more...] about Roy eager to get back to work for Sabres

'"For me, the most important thing is to have expectations," coach Lindy Ruff said. "The second most important thing is really trying to embrace those expectations."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres welcome pressure of new season

'Now the question is how will Ruff try to fit it together first. He said, "My initial thought is Leino would be good with a goal scorer. He's the type of guy that hangs on to the puck and he prefers making plays instead of shooting the puck so I'd like to try him with Staff. I'd like to go back to Van with Pommer and maybe Derek, but it's an easy flip. I love writing stuff down … [Read more...] about Ruff said all Sabres are healthy

'As far as what he did Miller said, "I revisited some things I've done in the past, I had an evolution with my training regiment. A lot of things working with my trainer in Michigan and in Los Angeles , we paid special attention to how I was feeling and not just lets grind through the routine just to get through it, it was 'how are you feeling, is everything working in … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller is ready to have a better season

'"I know the expectations are sky high and we've brought in the best possible players to make ourselves a better team," said Ruff. "Now it's growing as a team and going through what's going to be an extremely hard season, but having the expectations that we should be able to contend for the cup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Report for Training Camp

'"Obviously, to win a Stanley cup,” says center Derek Roy. “I think were all here for that. Growing up as a kid, that’s what everyone wanted in their lives. Right now its not a far shot by any means. We’ve got to get ready for camp like I said and work hard, for the expectations are to out and get a good start, to get the new teammates in there and get familiar with the new … [Read more...] about Sabres camp opens

'"Everybody needs a fresh start and things couldn't have worked out better for me personally," said Torrie, whose contract with the Sabres began Sept. 1 after being hired by the team in mid-July. "I'm glad to have moved on, it's probably something I needed. I'm excited to be joining the organization and being part of the NHL. Anytime you can work at the highest level, it's … [Read more...] about Former Hounds GM Torrie excited about new challenge