Archives for July 28, 2011

'“Then my wife and I wanted to move back this way,” Crean said. “Fortunately there was an opening with the Sabres, so I returned to the Sabres for a second stinct. I was able to move into this position when the Sabres bought the team.”' … [Read more...] about Rob Crean returns home to work for Amerks

'"I was at the Craig Charron event on Monday, and aren’t even waiting for the electronic version,” Black said. “They’re writing things on scraps of paper and giving it to me,” he added with a laugh.' … [Read more...] about Ted Black already receiving suggestions

'"I am both excited and honored to join an organization with as storied a tradition as the Rochester Americans,” Rolston said. “The opportunity to work within the Sabres organization, and to develop players at the game’s highest level, is an opportunity that I am committed to and embrace."' … [Read more...] about Ron Rolston named Rochester Americans new coach

'“The winning process starts with the selection of the players, and progresses with the development of those players,” Regier said. “There is no more important area than we recognize more than the development of those players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres University selects first professor

'"We're taking more responsibility for the player's development and demand that the player takes more responsibility for his own development," Regier said Wednesday morning, when the Sabres introduced Rolston at news conference. "Winning begins with the selection of players (in the draft) and progresses with the development of those players."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres believe in their pick to lead Amerks

'"Ron has had a tremendous influence on the continued rise of American players through seven successful years," said Jim Johannson, assistant executive director of operations at USA Hockey. "He's going to a wonderful organization in Buffalo and we know Ron will be an outstanding coach at the professional level."' … [Read more...] about AHL Americans name new head coach