Archives for December 2011

'"I feel ready. I felt good," Ennis said. "I can use my speed. I feel fast, like I can do everything I need to do."' … [Read more...] about Ennis prepared to step in, step up

'"Terry and I are very pleased to be able to give back to Houghton College where I received my education," Kim Pegula said. "We wish the college all the best as it begins its transition to NCAA Division III athletics."' … [Read more...] about Kim, Terry Pegula give $12 million to Houghton

'“He’s played very well,” Ruff said. “We’ve got another man that’s 6-foot-8 that can skate almost as well as Tyler Myers can. He’s defended really well down there. You look at that and if he can continue to progress and stay hungry, you don’t find those type of players. You don’t find them in the draft anymore. It takes a long time to develop them.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Finley defies odds to reach NHL

Buffalo Wings on the menu (Macomb Daily) Detroit (15-7-1) at Buffalo (13-10-1) (AP) Detroit Red Wings (15-7-1) at Buffalo Sabres (13-10-1) (The Sports Network) Red Wings take hot streak to Buffalo (NHL.Com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage

'"You know it's deserved, he's played very well. You can imagine, you got another man that's 6-foot-8, that can skate almost as well as Tyler Myers," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "If he can continue to progress and stay hungry, you don't find those type of players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Give Finley Big Opportunity

Rochester Amerks' roster continues to shift (Rochester D&C) Amerks meet Aeros tonight for the first time in three years (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'It’s been a long road for the defenseman and he said, “I’m excited, I’ve been waiting for that moment of getting the word I’m called up for a long time, but just being prepared, listening to the things coach Rolston told me and just try to keep it real simple.” Finley added, “I’ve really taken it upon myself to focus on the things that I could control and that’s trying to play … [Read more...] about Sabres get to promote size

'“I can understand why there’s speculation. I went through a tough stretch of hockey,” Miller said. “I haven’t had a chance to dig myself out yet with the injury. I know I need to be better, and I’m working on that. But for me to say that I don’t want to be here just because of that. No.”' … [Read more...] about Miller laughs off trade rumors, close to return

'“I liked the opportunity I had here,” Finley said in September. “I’m not afraid of going (to the minors) and just working hard, try to earn something.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Finley two days after signing

'"He's definitely matured," said Buffalo captain Jason Pominville, Vanek's right-wingman. "His demeanor and his attitude at the rink have been good. Other guys feed off that type of body language and energy."' … [Read more...] about Vanek is Buffalo’s goal-oriented family man

'"I think it's funny when you hear things like 'wouldn't mind,'" Miller said Wednesday after his first full practice with the team since suffering a concussion and neck injuries Nov. 12 in Boston. "That implies somebody's asked me and I've never made a comment about my status with the team."' … [Read more...] about Ducks shopping, Sabres’ Miller not buying

'Finley, 24, was Washington's No. 1 pick in 2005 out of the University of North Dakota but never made it to the Caps after struggling with injuries. He had one goal, one assist and a team-best plus-10 rating in 18 games for Rochester, along with a team-high 57 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Finley to make debut for Sabres vs. Wings

'Miller was hurt when Boston’s Milan Lucic bowled him over in the first period of a 6-2 loss to the Bruins on Nov. 12, and has missed the past eight games. The Sabres are 3-4-1 without him.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller returns to practice

'"I think it's funny when your hear things like 'wouldn't mind' because that implies that somebody asked me and I've never made a comment about my status with the team. My comment about my status with the team now is I'm proud being a Sabre and I'm excited about what we can accomplish moving forward and I want to be a part of it. There's no reason for me to want to leave this … [Read more...] about Miller is proud to be a Sabre

'“Ennis is real close, he had a real good practice today, a couple of issues yesterday, but said he felt real good today. I think with that injury it’s always something that’s going to bother you a little bit when you come back. I think it’s just getting a little comfort about where he’s at and I think there’s a good chance he could play on Friday.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres may get Ennis back Friday