Amerks All Red Over Opener (WROC-TV) Mancari and Hunter on Wease Wednesday morning (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for October 2006
Sabres are scary good; logo is just scary
'It has no legs. It just floats, like a disembodied buffalo ghost. And it's yellow. I'm not up on the prairie fashion scene, but I know that yellow's not a good color for a buffalo. Especially on the white road jerseys; they look like made-to-order cakes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are scary good; logo is just scary
Sabres better enjoy the top, quickly
'The Sabres, who’ll have their noses rubbed in Carolina’s success tonight when the hosts unfurl their Stanley Cup banner, will be an interesting place -- aiming for the likes of the Canes, but clearly in the cross-hairs of the conference’s other 13 teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres better enjoy the top, quickly
Sabres eager for Cup quest
'"Those predictions are great, but that's what they are," said coach Lindy Ruff with a smirk. "Go back and look at the predictions from last year; they're probably not even close to what happened."' … [Read more...] about Sabres eager for Cup quest
Wednesday's Carolina Coverage
Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) 'Canes to open defense of Stanley Cup title tonight (Winston Salem Journal) Buffalo (5-1-0) at Carolina (1-4-0) (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage
Sabres need complete team effort again
At the start of last season, no one paid any attention to Lindy Ruff's squad, but at the end of the hockey year when the Sabres came within one win of playing for the Stanley Cup, everyone took notice. … [Read more...] about Sabres need complete team effort again
Sabres open new season against familiar foes
'Briere agreed the memories of the loss still sting, but he wondered whether opening against the defending champions might be beneficial. "Hopefully ... if we give it all we have this year, we'll be the ones raising the banner next year," Briere said. "We've got to use it as motivation."' … [Read more...] about Sabres open new season against familiar foes
Paille assigned to Rochester
'The deadline for final rosters is 3 p.m. Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Paille assigned to Rochester
Paille Sent Down; Pens Claim Thorburn
'Tim Connolly was told to stop working out by team doctors. Connolly had been suffering headaches while exercising. There is some good news for Connolly as some of his baseline tests are coming back normal. This is a good sign for him according to Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Paille Sent Down; Pens Claim Thorburn
Sabres demote Paille to minors
'The move was made to allow Paille time to continue developing in Rochester, Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate. The Sabres first-round pick in the 2002 draft, Paille had a goal and an assist in six preseason games with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote Paille to minors
Penguins claim Chris Throburn off waivers from Buffalo
'He led Rochester in goals, tied for third on the club in scoring and ranked fifth on the team in penalty minutes. Thorburn also appeared in two games last season with the Sabres, recording one assist and seven penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Penguins claim Chris Throburn off waivers from Buffalo
Sabres are back for more
'"Teams will be prepared (to play us)," center Daniel Briere said. "We'll have to be better prepared."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are back for more
Dumont gives Preds another big-time scorer
'There's one big difference between J.P. Dumont's former city of play and his new one. "The weather is more enjoyable here, that's for sure," said the former Buffalo Sabre, wearing summer street clothes, no parka in sight.' … [Read more...] about Dumont gives Preds another big-time scorer
Sabres get roster to 22, waive Thorburn
'Thorburn will report to Rochester today if he clears waivers. He would join defenseman Andrej Sekera, who was demoted over the weekend. That move cemented Nathan Paetsch as the Sabres' seventh defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get roster to 22, waive Thorburn
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose preseason finale (Rochester D&C) Youngsters Will Lean on Smith (RNews.com) Amerks drop season finale, 5-2 (Amerks.com) Amerks to hold a 'red out' Friday in season opener (Amerks.com) Marlies Down Amerks in Pre-Season Finale (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage