Archives for May 2005

'What made him standout to the Sabres scouting department? JB: His overall play really attracted our attention. He’s a good two-way player, he's good defensively and he's good in his own end. He skates well, moves the puck and really understands the game. If there were one thing about him that is going to give him a chance to be an NHL player, I would say … [Read more...] about Prospect Highlight: Denis Ezhov

'"A team like Buffalo Sabres (who drafted him in 2004), they got the steal of the draft in the ninth round."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Hunter survives jeers and proves he belongs

'His single most important attribute was his above average hockey sense. He understood the game and could read plays develop expertly.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Legends: Ric Seiling

'HF: What is your current contract status with Buffalo and how did your rookie camp go last season? MM: We can’t really talk right now with the [lockout] going on. There has been a little bit of talk, but not much right now, I think we are going to wait until the Memorial Cup is over. As for camp they just had a main camp and once the strike hit, no one could go to … [Read more...] about Q&A with Mark Mancari

Steve Donner to attend ugly tie event (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'James Patrick, the Buffalo Sabres defenceman and hockey theoretician, believes the NHL is on the right track when it comes to discussing ways to improve the product, but he also has a question. What took so long?' … [Read more...] about 'Radical change' only thing that can save NHL, Patrick says

'A ninth-round selection (273rd overall) during the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Hunter recorded 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points in 18 OHL playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Knights Crusading to the Cup

Charron golf tournament to benefit CF on August 22nd (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s like playing for a Stanley Cup,” stated Sabres Scout Kevin Devine. “It’s a very hard championship to win. (The Memorial Cup) is the type of thing that if you win, you will wear that ring knowing you’re the Canadian champion.”' … [Read more...] about Battling for the Cup and Their Futures

'So let’s assume that a 2005-06 NHL season occurs, and it is with a new CBA, and the replacement players never make it onto NHL ice. Where should the Sabres make changes? Who stays? Who goes? Fans have opinions, but I doubt the Sabres brass really considers that in the final answer. But anyway...'. … [Read more...] about Dynamics of NHL teams changing

Amerks’ band to perform one last time (Amerks.com) Amerks booster club to visit firehouse Wednesday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Fuhr retired with 403 wins against 295 losses and 114 ties. Though his career goals against average is bloated at 3.38, his win totals, longevity and post-season success should land him in the Hockey Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Grant Fuhr

Bartovic won't be back with Amerks (Rochester D&C) Goodbye Until Next Season (RNews.com) Home is Where you Hang Your Skates (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

For Amerks, this sting is tough to ignore (Rochester D&C) Moose OT win key to series (Winnipeg Sun) Manitoba players get chills from wild crowd (Winnipeg Sun) Moose hatching hockey evolution (Winnipeg Free Press) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'This week's deal between Time Warner and Cablevision, which owns MSG and FSNY, just about assures that Sabres games will enter Time Warner's markets in Rochester, Syracuse and beyond on basic cable.' … [Read more...] about Time Warner paves way for Sabres