Archives for June 25, 2011

'"This was the guy that we were hoping to get," Sabres director of amateur scouting Kevin Devine said. "He's 6-foot-3, he's got great hands, great play-making ability, pure goal scorer, and I think he's going to put on 10 or 15 more pounds."' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Finnish forward, 17

'The AHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the transaction on Friday. In the process, the Sabres also announced their affiliation agreement with the Portland Pirates has ended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Americans together again

'The Rochester Americans had been Buffalo's top minor league club from 1979 through the 2007-08 season. The cities are separated by only 75 miles in western New York.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo reunited with Rochester as AHL affiliate

'So it was a long, drawn out process, but the Sabres finally got their man. He's a defenseman that will be counted on to show Tyler Myers, Andrej Sekera, Mike Weber and Marc Gragnani the way.' … [Read more...] about What a strange trade

'“Questionable work ethic, would rather poke check than hit an opponent, lacks competitiveness.”' … [Read more...] about No Trade Zone: Sabres tab Finnish winger at No. 16

'“He's going to be a different kind of Finn in the NHL,” Rautakillo told NHL.com prior to the Draft. “He just needs to add a couple more kilos to that frame of his. I know there have been comparisons to Teemu Selanne, but while they both have that sniper mentality, Teemu was quicker when he arrived in the NHL. The thing I like about Joel is he's very humble. … [Read more...] about Sabres get their man

'The Sabres expect to hold a press conference in Rochester next week to set forth their plans for the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign purchase agreement with the Rochester Americans

'Current Amerks owner Curt Styres will retain ownership of the Rochester Knighthawks franchise of the National Lacrosse League.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Americans sign purchase agreement with the Buffalo Sabres

'“We are pleased to welcome Terry Pegula and the Buffalo Sabres as owners in the American Hockey League,” said Andrews. “The Rochester Americans and Buffalo Sabres have a rich history together, and reuniting these two outstanding franchises is great news for hockey fans in western New York.”' … [Read more...] about AHL BOG approves sale of Amerks to Buffalo