'“You have to find a way to be an impact in a game,” coach Ron Rolston said. “It’s his ability to put himself in positions where he can use those skills. That means you’ve got to go to the puck, you’ve got to get the puck, you’ve got to support the puck, you’ve got to be around the puck, you’ve got to battle for the puck. You can stickhandle in a phone booth and that doesn’t … [Read more...] about Sabres waiting for Grigorenko to show competitive fire
Archives for October 10, 2013
Southern Ontario’s TV blackout lifted
'The Sabres have been trying for years to get back on Canadian television. Though Black said he’s not privy to Bell’s subscription numbers, he hopes to grow its base to “a couple hundred thousand” through a yearlong marketing initiative aimed at improving viewership and subscriber numbers.' … [Read more...] about Southern Ontario’s TV blackout lifted
Onetime Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano is back, with a gift for NU and some words of advice
'Andrew J. Rudnick, the former president of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, said the relationship between Golisano and some in the local business community was not close. “I think there was just a distance,” said Rudnick, who now lives in Alabama. “I don’t believe there was an engagement between him and the Buffalo business community.”' … [Read more...] about Onetime Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano is back, with a gift for NU and some words of advice
Tyler Ennis ready to lead young Sabres teammates, confident he’ll start scoring
'“I’m an older guy,” Ennis said. “I remember when I came in it was pretty crazy seeing guys like Mike Grier and older guys. We don’t have many of the older guys. As a 24-year-old, I have to step up and be a leader. I’m trying to work my hardest every single day and show that as an example.”' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis ready to lead young Sabres teammates, confident he’ll start scoring
Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko could become healthy scratch again
'“He’s a young player. He’s still learning those things and … how to be impactful at this level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko could become healthy scratch again
Sabres ring in Canadian television deal
'“I think even for hockey fans in southern Ontario, even if Toronto are their favorite team, the Buffalo Sabres hold a special place in their hearts as well,” Black said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ring in Canadian television deal
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
Rested Blue Jackets concerned about playing desperate Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Game Day Scorecard: Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets-Sabres Preview (AP) Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1-0) at Buffalo Sabres (0-3-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres looking for first win of season against Columbus (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres reach deal to broadcast games in Ontario
'The team announced Wednesday that Bell TV has agreed to broadcast 50 Sabres games this season to its customers in southern Ontario. The Sabres have spent several years attempting to broaden their exposure into the neighboring Niagara region, from which the team draws many fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reach deal to broadcast games in Ontario
Southern Ontario Is Now ''Sabres Country''
'“This is a momentous day for our organization and, more importantly, the thousands of Sabres fans in Southern Ontario,” said Sabres president Ted Black. “We have been aware of the very large number of Sabres fans in Southern Ontario for quite some time and, until now, they have been able to see only a very small percentage of Sabres television broadcasts despite being … [Read more...] about Southern Ontario Is Now ”Sabres Country”