Archives for March 2008

‘"Because I’m Canadian, I’d love to see the NFL in Canada, but I’d be heartbroken if the Bills ever wound up leaving Buffalo," Christie said. "It just wouldn’t be the same."’

‘James, a seven-year veteran, has spent his entire career in the NFC East playing for the Eagles and Giants, the team that made him a third-round pick back in 2001.’

‘Hall, who was released by the St. Louis Rams earlier this month to avoid paying him a $500 thousand roster bonus and $3 million in base salary, is likely viewed by the Bills as a situational pass rusher at this point in his career.’

‘What all this means is that the Bills might have to find up to four new offensive starters in this year’s draft, which is basically an impossibility. In fact, if Buffalo manages to stumble upon two immediate gems, it should be considered a minor miracle.’

‘Who’s to say Stroud won’t cheat again if his ankle affects his ability to stay on the field? He says his steroid suspension is in the past. But it’s not that simple. If the baseball players don’t get the benefit of the doubt, neither does this guy.’

Sabres limping down stretch (Buffalo News)

Sore ankle puts Crosby out of lineup (Buffalo News)

Time running out for Sabres (Erie Times News)

Crosby sits; offense thrives (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

Coaching staff takes players word on aches, pains (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

Role players deliver for Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

Penguins continue to win despite setbacks (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

Penguins playing it cautious with Crosby (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

Even without Sid, Penguins rout Sabres (Beaver County Times)

Pens have evolved into contenders, but not favorites (Beaver County Times)

Crosby’s ankle gimpy again (Beaver County Times)

Crosby sits but offense breaks out (Washington Observer Reporter)

Crosby-less Penguins rough up Buffalo Sabres 7-3 (AP)

Sabres’ Paetsch assisted off ice after being elbowed (AP)

Pittsburgh 7, Buffalo 3 (The Sports Network)

Penguins Roll to 7-3 Win (WGR-AM)

Photo gallery (PittsburghPenguins.com)

Photo gallery (Sabres.com)

Amerks to hold blood drive (Amerks.com)

Injuries continue to be a problem for Sabres (Olean Times Herald)

‘Stamer has spent the past five seasons with the Buffalo Bills. The linebacker has been a major contributor on special teams during his time with the team, but made little impact on defense. He’s recorded 65 tackles in 70 career games.’

‘Buffalo’s scouting staff has 120 school stops scheduled for pro days this spring. Some staff members may overlap at the same schools, but it speaks to the blanket coverage necessary to collect all the prospect information out there. In addition Bills chief operating officer Russ Brandon is on the road assisting the staff on the pro day circuit.’

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