Archives for September 30, 2011

'"His main task is to help young people develop the defenders," Ruff added Numminen's remit.' … [Read more...] about Teppo Numminen, Buffalo’s coaching

'The cross-Atlantic journey starts Saturday, a day after the Sabres close their NHL preseason at Washington. After a brief stop home, the Sabres will fly to Mannheim, Germany, where they will play an exhibition game against the city’s pro team Adler on Tuesday. Then it’s off to Helsinki, Finland, where Buffalo will open the season against Anaheim on Oct. 7, followed by a game … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for European `working vacation’

'“Good linemates, we thought the game the same way, so we had good chemistry right away,” said Leino, who had 19 goals and 53 points in 81 games last year, essentially his first full NHL season. “I don’t know. I guess I was just thinking, ‘I’ll play my own game. Whatever happens, I will play my own game.’”' … [Read more...] about ‘Late-bloomer’ Leino ready for role with Sabres

'He said he's been assigned to a team in his hometown in the Czech Republic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Kotalik assigned to Europe. Kaleta not mad at Vanek

'The Buffalo Sabres are trying to work out a deal to let forward Ales Kotalik play in Europe this season. Kotalik cleared NHL waivers Monday but he decided not to report to the Rochester Americans. Kotalik is a nine year NHL veteran who the Sabres re-acquired in a trade with Calgary back in June. The Sabres waived him last weekend to get under the NHL salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may ship Kotalik to Europe

Amerks rookie Phil Varone is out to prove he has a bright future (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage