Archives for December 2011

'“I’ve put my foot in the door but have to prove myself. This inspires me to work that much harder. The contract shows that Buffalo has been happy with my progress — obviously with my offence and speed but also the little things that have made me a two-way player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Sundher to three-year deal

'Listed at 5-foot-11 and 184 pounds, Sundher was selected by Buffalo in the third round—75th overall—in the 2010 draft. He currently has 21 goals and 31 assists in 32 games with Victoria, British Columbia, of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Sundher to rookie 3-year deal

'He's available to us, yeah," said head coach Lindy Ruff. "He was available for us on Tuesday, but we held him out. We just said 'We're gonna give you a couple extra days of practice and make sure we get it right this time.' He wanted to play, but it was a coach's decision."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta Available to Return

Rochester Amerks' Evan Rankin lets his play do the talking (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The current Time Warner Cable/MSG Network expires on Jan. 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may be iced off cable TV

'He also wins. Biron also improved his career record against Buffalo to 9-3-1 in 14 appearances, making him a sort of “secret weapon” despite what coach John Tortorella says.' … [Read more...] about Martin Biron’s returns to Buffalo remain special; Ryan Miller’s comments might have revealed dysfunction

Since 1997, when the Buffalo Sabres first hired Lindy Ruff to be the franchises 15th head coach, there have been; 14 different Stanley Cup Champions, 13 other coaches to win the Jack Adams Award (NHL’s top coach) and 168 different coaching changes. Of the 14 coaches to win Lord Stanley’s cup over that span only four still stand behind the bench of the team with whom they … [Read more...] about Ruff’s Refuge

'“Kevin’s a very good skater, whose offensive abilities make him a natural fit for our organization,” Regier said. “With his progression over the last few seasons, his fast start this year is a very positive sign for his development.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Kevin Sundher

'"Obviously I'm frustrated but I don't think I'm having as bad of a season as people are putting on me," Gragnani said. "It's my first [full] year."' … [Read more...] about Power play skill keeps Sabres’ Gragnani on ice

'Center Ville Leino was a surprise absentee at practice Wednesday in First Niagara Center, and coach Lindy Ruff dropped a bombshell after the workout when he announced Leino will be out for "weeks" with a lower-body injury suffered in Tuesday's game against Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino sidelined for weeks with injury

'“But I don’t think my stats are horrendous like some people might think they are. But I don’t agree with them.”' … [Read more...] about Gragnani hangs on at the point

'The expectation from Connolly and others is that he will get booed at the First Niagara Center on Friday night. Of course, considering that thousands of Leafs fans regularly cross the border to watch their club play in Buffalo, Connolly might hear as many cheers.' … [Read more...] about Connolly’s return to Buffalo just ‘another game’

'Often hurt and much maligned as a Sabre, Tim Connolly will play his first game in Buffalo on Friday since leaving the Queen City for Toronto as a free agent. Perhaps “leaving” isn’t the right word. More like “ushered out” and told “not to let the door hit him on his way out of town.”' … [Read more...] about Boos expected to serenade Leafs’ Connolly in return to Buffalo

'The feelings might be harder in Connolly’s case, as he was cursed with a series of wonky injuries over his 10 years with the team that drove the Sabres fans wild. After recovering from a concussion he sustained during the 2006 playoffs that kept him out until the final two games of 2006-07, Connolly was never able to play a full season in his last four in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Connolly heads for old stomping grounds

'“It should be pretty interesting,” he said. “They tend to boo their players when they come back there, so it should be a pretty fun atmosphere. I’m looking forward to it."' … [Read more...] about Connolly expects boos in Buffalo