'"For me, it's a big game, because I want to prove I'm the player they drafted for," says Savage, Buffalo's first pick in the 1988 entry draft. "I want to show my game, go into the corners, do some hitting, maybe help out by making some offensive plays. I want to do the kinds of things that have got me this far."' … [Read more...] about TOP PICK SAVAGE WORKS HARD FOR HIS MOMENT
REEKIE REMAINS OUT; CREIGHTON HURT
'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Joe Reekie Saturday said there was no change in his status (unable to perform). Reekie said he was still weighing his options and would likely know more regarding his situation Monday. Reekie has been refused permission to practice because of a physical problem (he underwent knee surgery last season) but has not been suspended.' … [Read more...] about REEKIE REMAINS OUT; CREIGHTON HURT