'“It’s something I haven’t had a chance to talk to him about and certainly something I can’t speculate on because I’ve never known what Darcy’s going to do,” Miller said in First Niagara Center. “We’ll just see where everything falls, talk to Darcy about what his plan is and how I’m going to fit into it or what’s going on because these aren’t conversations we’ve had time to … [Read more...] about Miller, Vanek thinking about the future
Archives for April 5, 2013
Team hasn’t given up on making the playoffs
'“We’re not eliminated yet,” defenseman Mike Weber said. “There’s hope. It starts again with Ottawa.”' … [Read more...] about Team hasn’t given up on making the playoffs
Sabres know Pominville’s departure could only be first major move
'“I thought all the guys that were identified were strong players, have done a pretty good job,” Miller said. “When the ultimate goal is to win a championship, it’s pretty easy to step back from all of it and say it didn’t work, we didn’t do enough. It wasn’t for lack of trying. We just regroup and figure out what the plan is moving forward, if you’re a part of it or not."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know Pominville’s departure could only be first major move
Pominville calls trade from Sabres ‘a shock,’ makes Wild debut
'“It’s obviously a great city to play hockey in, all the guys I talked to from here, they have nothing but good things to say about the city and organization,” Pominville said. “With steps they took this summer to add some big players to the roster, I think they’re willing to do whatever it takes to win, and I think that excites you as a player. It’s a place you want to come … [Read more...] about Pominville calls trade from Sabres ‘a shock,’ makes Wild debut
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Senators-Sabres Preview (AP) Ottawa Senators (19-11-6) at Buffalo Sabres (14-17-6) (The Sports Network) Senators shoot for series sweep of Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Friday's Minnesota Coverage
Sleepy Pominville shocked but excited to be with Wild (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Jason Pominville 'really excited to come to this team' (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Pominville adds speed, scoring, high character (Fox Sports North) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota Coverage
Vanek's future in Buffalo clouded by Sabres trades
'''I haven't talked to them about anything so it's hard to say yes or no because no one has let me know what direction this is heading,'' Vanek said. ''So we'll finish the year out and I'm sure, at least I would expect them to let me know what the future is.''' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s future in Buffalo clouded by Sabres trades
Sabres Vanek and Miller in
'Whatever Vanek’s future is here in Buffalo, it’s not something that will be handled now, “No, I think that kind of stuff you do after the season. Even though we’re five points out, we still need to concentrate on doing what we do and winning games and hopefully sneak in.” Vanek added, “First of all it’s not even up to me. I haven’t talked to them about anything so again, it’s … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek and Miller in
Sabres will not name a captain this season
'“No, we’ll have an assistant, but no captain. Steve Ott will wear the A with Staff and Van.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres will not name a captain this season
Thoughts on the Pominville deal
'“Anytime you can be a captain on international teams – U18’s, U20’s – especially for short term, it’s a very hard task as a leader. Especially when you’re pooling together your best players, and you have to pick somebody out of that group of best players from your country to be a leader. He’s been one of those for Sweden, and we know how good a hockey country they are. And we … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Pominville deal
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks' David Leggio OK with team adding goalie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage