Most Recent Drew Stafford News
Today's #Sabres lines at practice: 23-63-21.
After a brief stint on the fourth line, Stafford moves back up to the second line. The Milwaukee native has nine goals and 27 points on the season.
Feb. 18, 2012, 12:17 p.m.
The line combinations were: Stafford-Gaustad-Kaleta
Stafford practiced with the third line. After scoring 31 last season he has only nine goals and 26 points in 54 games.
Feb. 15, 2012, 4:24 p.m.
Ruff says #Sabres will dress all forwards but expect Kassian and Gragnani to remain scratches with Vanek
With Kassian out, Drew Stafford gets back into the lineup. He has eight goals and 23 points through 49 games.
Feb. 4, 2012, 12:47 p.m.
Ennis and Stafford both over the flu, but Kassian will stay for at least this trip
Stafford is expected to play over the weekend. The scoring winger has eight goals and 23 points through 49 games.
Feb. 3, 2012, 1:09 p.m.
Guess Drew Stafford is sick -- Luke Adam and Zack Kassian are out there. #Sabres
Stafford is the mystery Sabre out of the lineup. The scoring winger has eight goals and 23 points through 49 games.
Feb. 1, 2012, 7:04 p.m.
Robyn Regehr, Drew Stafford and Pat Kaleta will all return.
Stafford practiced on the third line and likely is able to draw back into the lineup tonight. The Milwaukee has four goals and 12 points in his first 22 games of the season but missed Saturday's tilt.
Nov. 29, 2011, 12:14 p.m.
The injured Robyn Regehr, Drew Stafford and Patrick Kaleta are all back and appear to be taking part in practice fully.
Stafford practiced on the third line and likely is able to draw back into the lineup soon. The Milwaukee has four goals and 12 points in his first 22 games of the season but missed Saturday's tilt.
Nov. 28, 2011, 12:41 p.m.
Drew Stafford is not skating in pregame warm-ups. #sabres
Sounds like Stafford will not play tonight after all. Make sure to bench him across all formats.
Nov. 26, 2011, 6:42 p.m.
I'm hearing Drew Stafford is nursing a groin inj and is VERY questionable for tonight
Sounds like Stafford is 'Player X' aka the unknown, injured Sabres forward. The Milwaukee native is following up a 31-goal campaign with four goals and 12 points in 22 games. If he can't skate tonight, look for Paul Szczechura to take his place.
Nov. 26, 2011, 5:13 p.m.
Stafford-Vanek-Pominville, with Gragnani-Ehrhoff
Stafford moves up to the top PP unit. The scoring forward has four goals and 11 points which is a far cry from his 31-goal output of last season. Hopefully a line change will give him a boost.
Nov. 23, 2011, 11:21 a.m.
Stafford and Gaustad ready to go
Stafford stays in the lineup after not practicing yesterday. Through his first six games, he scored two goals and five points, continuing his breakout season of last year.
Oct. 22, 2011, 12:46 p.m.
Lindy Ruff gave forwards Paul Gaustad (hip flexor) and Drew Stafford (undisclosed) the day off today, but the Sabres' coach expects both to be ready to play Saturday night when Buffalo visits the Lightning.
Stafford looks safe to start for Saturday. No word yet on where he might line up.
Oct. 21, 2011, 3:22 p.m.
Coach Lindy Ruff will update Stafford's status following the workout.
Stafford did not practice today with Brad Boyes taking his spot on the second line. The Milwaukee native has battled injuries for a few years now so this injury could turn out to be long-term. Stay tuned for a further update on the 30-goal scorer.
Oct. 21, 2011, 1:33 p.m.
Big news from the Sabres this evening on the free agent front: Winger Drew Stafford has signed a multi-year deal, thus avoiding the potential of what could have been a costly arbitration case.
The deal is for four years and $16 million, The News has learned.
June 4, 2011, 11:45 a.m.
