Sabres Edgetag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-6193022009-11-10T17:59:16ZTypePadMair clears waivers, staying in Buffalotag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e2012875705a33970c2009-11-10T12:59:16-05:002009-11-10T17:59:16ZSabres forward Adam Mair was hoping to stay in Buffalo, and he got his wish. No teams claimed the 30-year-old off waivers, and coach Lindy Ruff said the Sabres will...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/mair-clears-waivers-staying-in-buffalo.htmlMair still in Buffalotag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e2012875700baf970c2009-11-10T11:31:29-05:002009-11-10T16:31:29ZIt's 23 1/2 hours into Adam Mair's waiver stay, and the Sabres forward is still with the team. He is practicing right now in Amherst Pepsi Center with only 30...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/mair-still-in-buffalo.htmlPoll: Adam Mair and the Sabrestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a66c0887970b2009-11-09T20:09:28-05:002009-11-10T01:09:28Zpoll by twiigs.comBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/poll-adam-mair-and-the-sabres.htmlSabres place Mair on waiverstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6696f1f970b2009-11-09T16:07:55-05:002009-11-09T21:18:22ZAdam Mair, whose seven-season run in Buffalo is the second longest among Sabres forwards, may be in his final hours with the club. General Manager Darcy Regier announced this afternoon...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/sabres-place-mair-on-waivers.htmlMair practicing with Sabrestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a667c93d970b2009-11-09T14:26:34-05:002009-11-09T19:26:34ZThe Sabres have just begun a rare afternoon practice -- likely scheduled because of a late night with Ryan Miller's Catwalk for Charity -- and Adam Mair is on the...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/mair-practicing-with-sabres.htmlBucky's thoughts on 'new' Lindytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a665e2c5970b2009-11-09T09:28:05-05:002009-11-09T14:28:05ZHere is an excerpt from Bucky Gleason's column today about Lindy Ruff: Just before the season, Lindy Ruff pulled his leaders aside and told them they needed to take over...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/buckys-thoughts-on-new-lindy.htmlLive from Sabres at Bruinstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6610903970b2009-11-07T19:16:17-05:002009-11-08T02:39:36ZBOSTON -- Rookie goaltender Jhonas Enroth made his NHL debut tonight against the Bruins with Ryan Miller taking a break after the Sabres' 5-2 debacle against the Flyers. Sabres coach...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/live-from-sabres-at-bruins.htmlSigns point to Enrothtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6605b01970b2009-11-07T12:51:32-05:002009-11-07T21:26:22ZIf the Sabres' morning skate was any indication, rookie goalie Jhonas Enroth will make his NHL debut tonight against the Boston Bruins in TD Garden. The Bruins were expected to...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/signs-point-to-enroth.htmlThree Starstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a65f1f64970b2009-11-06T22:54:09-05:002009-11-07T03:54:09Zpoll by twiigs.comBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/three-stars.htmlLive from Flyers at Sabrestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a65e885e970b2009-11-06T19:12:28-05:002009-11-07T03:22:10ZA bit of a surprise as the teams take the ice for the pregame skate. It has nothing to do with players and everything to do with uniforms. For the...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/live-from-flyers-at-sabres.htmlSekera OK to playtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a65c5c88970b2009-11-06T10:54:21-05:002009-11-06T15:54:21ZSabres defenseman Andrej Sekera, who missed Thursday's practice because of illness, returned for the morning skate today and will be in the lineup tonight when the Flyers visit HSBC Arena....Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/sekera-ok-to-play.htmlOffensive differences in Sabres-Flyerstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a65bbae1970b2009-11-06T10:00:00-05:002009-11-06T16:12:54ZIt would be tough to find teams with more wildly different philosophies. The Sabres will take the HSBC Arena ice tonight intent on using all four lines equally. If the...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/offensive-differences-in-sabresflyers.htmlEmery returning, so it's video timetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6596bde970b2009-11-05T20:38:41-05:002009-11-06T13:02:16ZI've said it before and I'll say it again, whenever Ray Emery gets in the local news, this video will be here. Emery will start for the Flyers on Friday...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/emery-returning-so-its-video-time.htmlFlyers coach mentions those who must not be namedtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a65864ce970b2009-11-05T19:01:35-05:002009-11-06T00:01:35ZPhiladelphia coach John Stevens, who visits HSBC Arena with the Flyers on Friday, broke a Buffalo taboo today while meeting with Philly reporters. He mentioned former Sabres co-captains Chris Drury...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/flyers-coach-mentions-those-who-must-not-be-named.htmlThree Sabres miss practicetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a657269f970b2009-11-05T12:41:14-05:002009-11-05T17:41:47ZThe Sabres, who had a meeting scheduled to discuss subtance abuse and league policies, held a short practice today following Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Islanders. For three players, there...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/the-sabres-who-had-a-meeting-scheduled-to-discuss-subtance-abuse-and-league-policies-held-a-short-practice-today-following.htmlInside the NHL -- Live Chattag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a656c633970b2009-11-05T11:00:26-05:002009-11-05T16:00:26ZInside the NHL -- Live ChatBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/inside-the-nhl-live-chat.htmlVote for your three starstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6aa56de970c2009-11-04T21:35:36-05:002009-11-05T02:35:36Zpoll by twiigs.comBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/vote-for-your-three-stars.htmlLive from Islanders at Sabrestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a654791f970b2009-11-04T19:01:18-05:002009-11-05T02:27:45ZDidn't I just see these teams? Twice? This is the third meeting in 20 days between the teams, who aren't even in the same division. In fact, after tonight the...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/live-from-islanders-at-sabres.htmlKalinin at home in Russiatag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6a888c9970c2009-11-04T14:00:00-05:002009-11-04T19:00:00ZDmitri Kalinin, the longtime Sabres defenseman, seems to have found his niche in his Russian homeland. The defenseman, who now goes by "Dmitry," has been named the Kontinental Hockey League...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/kalinin-at-home-in-russia.htmlMartin Biron in his own words, Part 2tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6a8bf36970c2009-11-04T12:44:19-05:002009-11-04T17:44:19ZMartin Biron is back in Buffalo for the second time this season, only this time he'll be making the start instead of Dwayne Roloson. Here's the audio following the morning...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/martin-biron-in-his-own-words-part-2.htmlLalime hurt, Enroth called uptag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a652e092970b2009-11-04T10:45:11-05:002009-11-04T15:45:11ZSabres goaltender Patrick Lalime has suffered a groin injury, forcing the team to recall second-year netminder Jhonas Enroth from Portland. Lalime was injured during Monday's practice and though he was...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/lalime-hurt-enroth-called-up.htmlPlayers back, but a coach downtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6a51b7e970c2009-11-03T13:19:18-05:002009-11-03T18:19:18ZThe flu bug that recently struck the Sabres' lineup has been temporarily exterminated, but an injury hit the coaching staff today. Associate coach Brian McCutcheon was hit in the head...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/players-back-but-a-coach-down.htmlRoy and Vanektag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6a3dd7b970c2009-11-03T08:07:09-05:002009-11-03T13:11:31ZDerek Roy's mind-set is simple: If there's a two-on-one with Thomas Vanek, the left winger is likely to find a way to score. So Roy is passing him the puck...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/roy-and-vanek.htmlLindy after practicetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a6a0ec97970c2009-11-02T13:57:08-05:002009-11-02T18:57:08ZThe reason Jason Pominville didn't skate today? "The population of Pominville went up, so he had the day off," said coach Lindy Ruff, referring to a baby for Pominville and...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/lindy-after-practice.htmlBack at the rinktag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a64b11ac970b2009-11-02T12:24:24-05:002009-11-02T17:24:24ZThe Sabres, who took Sunday off, are back on the ice at HSBC Arena. Well, most of them, anyway. Patrick Kaleta is still absent because of illness, while Jason Pominville...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/11/back-at-the-rink.htmlLive from Sabres at Islanderstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a69ab070970c2009-10-31T17:49:57-04:002009-11-01T02:31:06ZUNIONDALE, L.I. -- Greetings from Nassau Coliseum, where coach Lindy Ruff feels better because some of his players do. The Sabres will still be without a couple of players, though....Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/live-from-sabres-at-islanders.htmlSo long, Spectrumtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a644ca41970b2009-10-31T14:56:31-04:002009-10-31T23:35:36ZPHILADELPHIA -- After heading into the lot at Citizens Bank Park for tonight's World Series game, I snapped this shot of the old Spectrum next door (left). The final event...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/so-long-spectrum.htmlNo morning skate for Sabrestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a699a29e970c2009-10-31T10:48:09-04:002009-10-31T14:48:09ZASTORIA -- The Sabres usually don't take a morning skate on the second day of back-to-back games, and they were quick to cancel today's outing. Several players are ill. Coach...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/no-morning-skate-for-sabres.htmlThree stars: Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 2 OTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a642f794970b2009-10-30T22:34:45-04:002009-10-31T02:34:45Zpoll by twiigs.comBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/three-stars-sabres-3-maple-leafs-2-ot.htmlLive from Leafs at Sabrestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a697c3e4970c2009-10-30T19:39:21-04:002009-10-31T03:38:41ZGreetings from HSBC Arena, where the crowd gets a rise as the Canadian national anthem starts. Lots of Maple Leafs fans, and lots of empty seats in the corners of...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/live-from-leafs-at-sabres.htmlNHLPA mess continuestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a69474da970c2009-10-30T14:50:59-04:002009-10-30T18:50:59ZWho's running the NHL Players' Association these days? Who knows. Interim Executive Director Ian Penny has resigned, less than two months after the PA fired leader Paul Kelly. Some player...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/nhlpa-mess-continues.htmlGaustad game-time decision, but not likely to playtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a692e30a970c2009-10-30T11:31:48-04:002009-10-30T15:31:48ZPaul Gaustad, who has been suffering from flu-like symptoms, skipped the morning skate today and has been categorized as a game-time decision to play against the Maple Leafs tonight in...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/gaustad-gametime-decision-but-not-likely-to-play.htmlDominator's Olympic bid hurtingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a68ca26c970c2009-10-29T15:57:59-04:002009-10-29T19:57:59ZSabres legend Dominik Hasek, who came out of retirement with hopes of competing in the 2010 Olympics, has suffered a setback in his bid. He reportedly injured his thigh while...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/dominators-olympic-bid-hurting.htmlSabres, Myers staying togethertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a68acd40970c2009-10-29T13:08:42-04:002009-10-29T17:15:08ZTyler Myers' story is just beginning. He and the Buffalo Sabres hope it continues to be a compelling one. The Sabres made an obvious answer official today, announcing that their...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/sabres-myers-staying-together.htmlInside the NHL -- Live Chattag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a633b50a970b2009-10-29T10:54:53-04:002009-10-29T14:54:53ZInside the NHL -- Live ChatBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/inside-the-nhl-live-chat-3.htmlVote for your three starstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a688a52d970c2009-10-28T22:29:10-04:002009-10-29T02:29:10Zpoll by twiigs.comBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/vote-for-your-three-stars-1.htmlLive from Sabres at New Jerseytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a62eae56970b2009-10-28T18:02:54-04:002009-10-29T02:13:35ZNEWARK, N.J. -- I could start off with a joke -- something like, Newark, we make Detroit look nice -- but that would be too cliche. Since I don't deal...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/live-from-sabres-at-new-jersey.htmlCaught with their hockey pants downtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a68131ac970c2009-10-28T14:21:15-04:002009-10-28T18:21:15ZNEWARK, N.J. -- The city of Boise, Idaho, doesn't take kindly to naked hockey players. According to the Associated Press, the Idaho Junior Steelheads have been banned from a city...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/caught-with-their-hockey-pants-down.htmlPeters a scratch against Sabrestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a628d9a2970b2009-10-28T11:37:45-04:002009-10-28T15:47:59ZNEWARK, N.J. -- Andrew Peters' first game against his former team will have to wait. New Jersey coach Jacques Lemaire has elected not to dress Peters for tonight's game against...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/peters-a-scratch-against-sabres.htmlPaetsch in for Lydman again versus Devilstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a624dca1970b2009-10-27T12:59:09-04:002009-10-27T16:59:09ZThe Sabres will be without Toni Lydman on Wednesday when they face New Jersey. The defenseman has suffered a setback with his groin injury. Nathan Paetsch will play his second...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/paetsch-in-for-lydman-again-versus-devils.htmlLindy on Myers: laughabletag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a679888c970c2009-10-26T20:03:59-04:002009-10-27T00:03:59ZLindy Ruff is still adhering to the company line about Tyler Myers, saying today the Sabres still haven't made their final decision about the 6-foot-8 defenseman. Ruff actually had a...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/lindy-on-myers-laughable.htmlThe bandwagon is filling uptag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a678d700970c2009-10-26T16:25:43-04:002009-10-26T20:25:43ZThey are sitting up and taking notice out there. TSN's rankings have the Sabres on top with a leap from sixth to first. Meanwhile, the Loafs are occupying the basement....Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/the-bandwagon-is-filling-up.htmlPoll: Tyler Myers decisiontag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a67603e8970c2009-10-25T20:08:16-04:002009-10-26T00:08:16Zpoll by twiigs.comBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/poll-tyler-myers-decision.htmlVote for your three starstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a61c4a66970b2009-10-24T22:34:52-04:002009-10-25T02:34:52Zpoll by twiigs.comBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/vote-for-your-three-stars.htmlLive from Sabres at Tampatag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a673300d970c2009-10-24T19:19:25-04:002009-10-25T03:55:34ZTAMPA, Fla. -- Greetings from St. Pete Times Forum, one of two pro stadiums I've been in today. Drove over to St. Petersburg, and there was some free kids event...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/live-from-sabres-at-tampa.htmlNo Lydman for Sabrestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a67271e8970c2009-10-24T12:42:07-04:002009-10-24T16:42:07ZTAMPA, Fla. -- Toni Lydman was too sore to make it through the Sabres' morning skate today, so his groin strain will keep him out of tonight's meeting with the...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/no-lydman-for-sabres.htmlMaking it look easytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a61ac2c4970b2009-10-24T10:15:33-04:002009-10-24T14:15:33ZTAMPA, Fla. -- The big saves have been there for Ryan Miller. A breakaway stop late in the game in Nashville. A technically perfect stop on a penalty shot. They...Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/making-it-look-easy.htmlLydman sits outtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a66f26ea970c2009-10-23T12:15:49-04:002009-10-23T16:16:37ZSUNRISE, Fla. – The Sabres were without Toni Lydman today as the defenseman missed practice with a groin strain. Lydman suffered the injury late in Wednesday’s 5-2 win over Florida....Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/lydman-sits-out.htmlRaining pointstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a669e162970c2009-10-22T11:03:02-04:002009-10-22T15:03:02ZFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Hello again from Florida, where three days of nearly nonstop sun have given way to a mix of rain and sun with the Sabres off today....Blog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/raining-points.htmlInside the NHL -- Live Chattag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b85a69e20120a612c2e0970b2009-10-22T10:53:51-04:002009-10-22T15:03:48ZInside the NHL -- Live ChatBlog Editorhttp://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2009/10/inside-the-nhl-lice-chat.html