Archives for September 2005

'Highlights of camp include a night practice open to the public on Thursday, September 15th at HSBC Arena and a pair of open practices in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Training Camp Dates

'Dennis was not drafted when he came to London but he came to a high-profile team carrying a reputation of being able to steal games on his own. The Buffalo Sabres surprised many by taking Dennis as a late-round pick. What the plans are for Dennis aren't clear but moves within the Sabres organization have left room for goaltenders. If he plays well, he'll … [Read more...] about Knights facing net loss

'"We have a CBA now that will go a long way in dictating how things are done. There's no waiver draft anymore; that used to be a way to sneak guys down, so to speak. It will be more difficult to get a player to the minors. We can take a year, and Rochester can do the same, to evaluate what it means to us."' … [Read more...] about One crest will unite Panthers, Sabres prospects

'Defenseman Jay McKee and the Buffalo Sabres agreed Thursday to extend talks for another week to see whether they can negotiate a long-term contract. If a deal isn't reached by then, McKee is prepared to accept a one-year $1.6 million qualifying offer to play with the Sabres. The eight-year NHL veteran would like to play in Buffalo and hopes to secure a longer-term … [Read more...] about Sabres and McKee extend talks for another week

'Other teams can now pluck off waivers players who make more than $75,000 and are being sent down to the minors or recalled. That led many bubble players to eschew the AHL for higher-paying European deals. That, plus the reduction of allowable veteran players a team can have on its roster from six to five, left Rochester with limited options in filling out its … [Read more...] about Panthers will share Amerks

Donner says dual affiliation will provide Amerks talent (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'High-scoring winger Mark Mancari, still unsigned by the Buffalo Sabres, showed up for training camp, which opens this morning at the Civic Centre. With his status with the Sabres up in the air, Mancari joins forwards Chris Hulit and Julian Talbot, defenceman Nick Van Herpt and goalie Danny Battochio as potential overagers for this season.' … [Read more...] about Mancari to make surprise return