Archives for October 7, 2011

'“Unfortunately, the Rick Martin case was poorly documented,” said Tator. “For example, we don’t have a clear idea about how many concussions he did have. We know he had that huge hit, but did he have 10, did he have 20? “It’s incomplete, it’s fragmented, we need the details. They didn’t do their homework before they rushed to have a press release. . . . We need more science … [Read more...] about Top concussion doc says Rick Martin case based on thin science

'Ville Leino, rose from the Helsinki Arena on Friday night the brightest spotlight, as his club knocked Buffalo Sabres Anaheim Ducks 4-1 (2-0, 2-1, 0-0).' … [Read more...] about Saku and Teemu were disappointed

'The final numbers for 4-1 Sabres, and fully deserved.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres crush Ducks

'Well, yes, the little nervous before the game. And this was two days all kinds of hassles, Leino, described the time in Helsinki. Leino survived urakastaan ​​honor. He made the game winning goal after a strong individual performance.' … [Read more...] about Ville Leino, admitted jännittäneensä

'It was an uneventful third period with no goals from either side. Anaheim controlled most of the play in the Buffalo end as the Sabres focused on defense and preserving their lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Ducks 4-1 in Helsinki

'Also named to the leadership group Thursday were alternate captains Thomas Vanek, Paul Gaustad, Drew Stafford and Derek Roy. Those five players, plus goaltender Ryan Miller, have played together since the 2006-07 season, and four of them (Pominville, Roy, Gaustad and Miller) have been together since their days in the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Pominville head of Buffalo’s home-grown leadership

'That could, in turn, make for a memorable film for Mary Wall, who will spend the season following the team and its fans for a documentary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, fans subject of documentary

'The summer of excitement and enthusiasm in Sabreland continued when the puck dropped today. The Sabres thoroughly earned a 4-1 victory over Anaheim in Helsinki’s Hartwell Arena, every phase of Buffalo’s game shining in the season opener.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roll in season opener in Finland

'Vanek, the top goal scorer for Buffalo the last five seasons, set the tone with his first goal at 4:02 in the first period. Newcomer Ville Leino then made it 2-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open in Finland with 4-1 win over Ducks

'Thomas Vanek scored two goals and added an assist, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a convincing 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in the season opener for both teams.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Anaheim 1

'Nevertheless, there is holiday mood among fans and players, not only in Germany. The Austrian star Thomas Vanek said: "I can not wait to walk onto the ice on Saturday." No less than 2,000 tickets went to Austria. "All this is incredibly exciting, not only for Berlin, but for all of Europe," said the Buffalo striker and top scorer last season. "I'm looking forward to for quite … [Read more...] about NHL in London: ”home game” for Ehrhoff and Co.

'Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller has been flawless. Shots comes from far away and behind the mask, but jenkkikassari sees the puck well.' … [Read more...] about This Buffalo and Anaheim match between advanced

'Martin's widow, Mikey, donated his brain to research and is working with the Sabres to raise awareness about concussions in hockey.' … [Read more...] about Rick Martin brain study may affect youth sport

'In my mind Pominville is a typical Lindy Ruff choice for captain. It's no different than Stu Barnes. Both are very good examples for players on the ice that give their all. They don't take shifts off and the team has trouble winning when they aren't playing. They both are stand up guys and both take the heat for teammates and hold themselves accountable after EVERY game. This … [Read more...] about Pominville leads the Sabres into the season of hope

'"This is one of the better, more balanced teams that I've been on as far as being able to roll every line through," right wing Drew Stafford said Thursday. "On any given night in the preseason, one line was scoring more than another. That's a positive."' … [Read more...] about Sabres spread out scoring touch