When Scott Niedermayer was drafted by the New Jersey Devils with their first-round pick and third overall in 1991, the Edmonton, Alberta native had no clue about the Garden State. ''I didn't even know where New Jersey was,'' Niedermayer said. ''I had no idea what I was getting into. I actually had a green and red Devils' jersey when I was a kid and I remember watching one playoff...

When Scott Niedermayer was drafted by the New Jersey Devils with their first-round pick and third overall in 1991, the Edmonton, Alberta native had no clue about the Garden State. ''I didn't even know where New Jersey was,'' Niedermayer said. ''I had no idea what I was getting into. I actually had a green and red Devils' jersey when I was a kid and...

By Mike Luciano (AP) Yesterday, speculations were surfacing that the New Jersey Devils were planning on retiring former defenseman Scott Niedermayer’s No. 27. Today, I woke up to find out these speculations have materialized into fact. Tom Gulitti of the Bergen Record, confirmed on his notarized Fire & Ice Blog that the organization intends on retiring No. 27 some time...

from Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail, Many of the players sitting idle on the NHL’s unrestricted free-agent market possess the sort of experience valued more highly at a trading deadline than now. Jason Arnott, who was in high demand last February, is still available, after the Washington Capitals chose not to bring him back. Chris Drury and J.P. Dumont, bought out...

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via Darren Dreger tweet, Rob Niedermayer leaving NHL. Signs with Lugano, Switzerland.

By Patrick HoffmanThe Champion: Anaheim DucksRoad to the Cup:Round 1 – 4-1 over 7) MinnesotaRound 2 – 4-1 over 3) VancouverRound 3 – 4-2 over 1) DetroitRound 4 – 4-1 over 4) Ottawa SenatorsIn their own words: Elliott Teaford, Daily Breeze“The thing that stands out about the Anaheim Ducks’ Stanley Cup championship season in 2006-07 was the great sense of anticipation surrounding...

The Buffalo Sabres elimination from the first round of the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs by the Philadelphia Flyers came in heartbreaking fashion, having taken a 3-2 series lead only to see the Flyers rally back to win in seven games. It was a tremendous effort nevertheless by a Sabres team which at mid-season appeared destined to miss the playoffs, but caught fire through the second...

How they didn't win this game is beyond me.For what had to be 45+ minutes, the Flyers were the faster, more determined and all around better team. But when it came down to it, the only goal on the board came from the Sabres' Jason Pominville via defensemen Rob Niedermayer. Buffalo's Ryan Miller put up yet another shutout, this time stopping 32 shots. In fact, the picture...

We’re hearing a lot about how the Sabres have yet to play their best game in their series against the Flyers. Despite not looking like gangbusters themselves, Philadelphia to varying degrees has been the better team in all three games. After their 4-2 win in Buffalo last night to gain a 2-1 lead in the series, it’s about time to accept the fact that this whole turn...

Buffalo is making some lineup changes for tonight’s Game Three against Philadelphia. Brad Boyes, who hasn’t been producing much at center, has been demoted to playing wing on the fourth line with Mike Grier and Cody McCormick. The big issue with Boyes is that he’s been playing on the perimeter, and Lindy Ruff feels this move will spark him to crash the net more...

Experience can go a long way in the National Hockey League, especially during playoff time. Rob Niedermayer The current Sabres’ roster has combined for nea...

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to amaze everyone by beating the Buffalo Sabers 4-3 in an absolute must win game last night. The Leafs have made a remarkable comeback against their division rivals after losing their first three games and letting in 12 goals against the Sabers. One of those games was a 6-3 lost where James Reimer played his first career NHL game.  But then the last...

Remember those days when the Buffalo Sabres held the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ number? Well, those days appear to be gone. The Sabres turned the puck over early and often, and fell to the Leafs for the third straight time this season. losing 4-3 once again in Air Canada Center. Toronto held two-goal leads twice in the game. Toronto took a 2-0 lead off two pretty goals, the first...

The Buffalo Sabres started off the weekend on a huge note. They won in extremely convincing fashion by pummeling the Atlanta Thrashers 8-2 on home ice Saturday night. HSBC Arena had plenty to cheer about – and often. Jason Pominville scored just 37 seconds into the first period after a great clearance in front of the net by Tim Connolly. After the Thrashers tied the game at...

Nathan Gerbe and Tyler Ennis scored 1:50 apart in the second period and the Buffalo Sabres opened ground in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race with an 8-2 rout of the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night. Rob Niedermayer scored twice and Ryan Miller (30-21-7) made 28 saves -- and stopped Evander Kane's penalty shot -- to become the eighth NHL goalie with six consecutive 30-win seasons.

What's happening in Pittsburgh sports at this hour: JAMES NEAL scored his first goal as a Penguin, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 29 of 30 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins downed the Buffalo Sabres, 3-1, last night in Pittsburgh. The Pens overcame an early 1-0 hole after Rob Niedermayer scored less than three minutes into regulation with two goals in the second period. The Pens...

The Buffalo Sabres squandered yet another opportunity.  Up 1-0 on a Rob Niedermayer goal, yes that’s right number 20 put another puck in the net, the Sabres, poised to take over seventh place in the standings, stand still as the Pittsburgh Penguins gained control of the game in the second period and never looked back. In just over a month the Pittsburgh Penguins have won two...

       At this point in the season, it’s hard to find a silver lining in a loss, but the Minnesota Wild may have found a small one in Sunday night’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres.  The Wild, who had been down 2-0, were able to battle back at home and earn a point out of the game.  However, Minnesota did appear to have many chances, including a late breakaway...

Drew Stafford scored 46 seconds into overtime to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. Jason Pominville and Rob Niedermayer also scored to help Buffalo move into eighth place in the Eastern Conference, a point ahead of Carolina for the final playoff spot. The Sabres are 6-0-1 in their last seven road games, the first time they've earned points in seven...

Maybe it was the back to back afternoon/evening games – but the Buffalo Sabres let a two goal lead slip away tonight.  After storming out against the Minnesota Wild and jumping to a quick 2-0 lead, we watched the lead deteriorate before Drew Stafford turned on god mode and won the game on his own in overtime. Sabres prospect backup goaltender Jhonas Enroth is going to start...

It looks like the Canucks scouting staff was working overtime last night. Ben Kuzma (better known as “the Kooz”) reports that Canucks scouts have been spotted at the Atlanta-Buffalo and Florida-Ottawa games last evening. Edmonton broadcaster Dan Tencer also reported that Canucks scouts were at the Edmonton-Colorado game as well. At this time of year it probably shouldn...

Thomas Golisano and Larry Quinn should be lauded for their contributions to the team on and off the ice and to the surrounding communities of Buffalo. Neither brought the winning mentality most Sabres Fans had hoped for. Golisano and Quinn kept the franchise in Buffalo. For that reason, both should be given a standing ovation. On a side note, who doesn’t love a goalie fight...

via Globe and Mail: Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier last week said he hopes to ship out some veterans by the February 28th trade deadline, which could mean forwards Tim Connolly, Rob Niedermayer and Mike Grier along with defensemen Steve Montador and Craig Rivet could be trade candidates. Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray is also expected to be busy as only Daniel Alfredsson, Jason...

It didn’t have to end the way it did.  The Buffalo Sabres needed extra time to defeat a team that had only won once in their last twelve tries.  It got to that point because the Buffalo Sabres sat back on a 2-1 lead for most of the game, letting the Ottawa Senators come back in front of a home crowd and force the extra period.  Once again, the boys in Blue and Gold played...