Archives for October 2011

'We spent some time with Hecht on Sunday afternoon after the team finished practice. He took us through the historic market section of Heidelberg, which is about 15-minutes from the house he grew up in. Hecht literally sounded like a tour guide at times... reeling off facts about the rich history of the region.' … [Read more...] about Hecht Enjoying Homecoming

'The group took off from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport around 1:30 Sunday afternoon. According to tour director Barbara Hughes, they will arrive in Frankfurt and then travel to Mannheim to appear as special guests while the Sabres practice.' … [Read more...] about Fans Follow Sabres To Europe

'"I always looked at the matchups when they came out and I missed it with San Jose by a year, but I was really happy when I saw Buffalo was going to Europe and playing in Germany too," Ehrhoff said. "I thought I had missed my chance. But, you know, that was how it was meant to be and now I got my chance this year."' … [Read more...] about In native Germany, Ehrhoff focuses on season

'"I haven't completely (ruled him out)," Ruff said. "He hasn't seen much practice time, in fact he hasn't gone through a full practice yet. I would love to see him play, but I don't think it would be fair to see him play in this situation. I don't think he is ready. If we were to give him a couple of shifts, I don't think makes a lot of sense at this time. But, I would have … [Read more...] about Hecht likely to miss German exhibition game

'The 80-member delegation will arrive with the club's own machine on Sunday at 9.15 clock on the Baden-Airpark and staying until Wednesday morning in Heidelberg two posh hotels.' … [Read more...] about NHL guest in Mannheim

'"It's definitely a business trip," defenseman Christian Ehrhoff said. "We want to get off on a good start to the season. Our main focus is on winning those two games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres start European ‘work trip’

'“We’re not changing anything we do that would go into playing a regular-season game over here — the way we treat it, team meals, the way we dress, we’re going to be exactly the same,” Ruff said. “That preparation is going to be what we would normally prepare for over here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres take flight for Europe

'About 10 years ago, at a Calgary Flames Christmas party, Robyn Regehr had no clue his future defense partner was in attendance.' … [Read more...] about Myers, Regehr the No. 1 pairing

'The Sabres leave Saturday night for Mannheim, Germany which is the home of Jochen Hecht. Christian Ehrhoff lives about three hours away. Hecht's concussion won't allow him to play Tuesday, but Ehrhoff is very excited, "It's going to be awesome, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. It's going to be fun for everyone, but especially for me and Jochen it's super exciting to play … [Read more...] about Sabres Germans are excited to be going home

'While the team is excited about the trip head coach Lindy Ruff reminded everyone that for the Sabres, its a business trip. "Everybody realizes there is some fun involved, there is some team bonding involved but we're going there to win games."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Take-Off For Europe

'A spectacle will be on Tuesday anyway, for the fans, for the Sabres, and also for the Adler Mannheim, which may play against the Sabres. Finally, the NHL is once again the glory in Europe. In Germany, even in a new scale, the same three games can be experienced. A second test match also on Tuesday, in which the Hamburg Freezers of the Los Angeles Kings (both games from 19.30 € … [Read more...] about Meeting with World Stars

'"Any time you're back out it's a good sign, so hopefully he progresses," coach Lindy Ruff said before heading to Washington for a 4-3 preseason shootout loss to the Capitals. "I would say the answer for Tuesday is no. He hasn't been involved in any practices of any level, and I wouldn't consider that an option."' … [Read more...] about Odds of Hecht playing before home folks slim

'"In broadcasting, you sort of wonder, is anyone listening and are they enjoying what I'm doing," he said. "This sort of verifies that people were listening and did appreciate what I did. It's very satisfying."' … [Read more...] about Lorentz’s latest catch: A huge honor

'“I think when you look at overall depth and veteran experience, it would be in that category,” Ruff said. “When you have an Ehrhoff, Regehr, Leopold — the guys who have put in those number of years and been around, played a lot of different situations. Depth-wise and experience-wise, I think it’s right up there,” with being the best."' … [Read more...] about Utilitarian Leopold illustrates Sabres’ blue-line depth

Capitals beat Sabres in NHL preseason on shootout goal by Nicklas Backstrom (Washington Post) Boudreau encouraged by Caps’ performance in 4-3 shootout win over Sabres (Washington Times) Shaky start no problem for Caps (Washington Exmainer) Caps Postgame - 4-3 win over Buffalo (Washington Exmainer) A work weekend for the Caps (CSN Washington) Capitals 4, Sabres 3, SO … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage