Archives for October 2011

'Martin, who died of a heart attack in March at 59, had stage 2 of the disease, with stage 4 being its most severe form. He is the third former NHL player to be diagnosed with CTE but the first who was not a so-called enforcer, the term for players who fight regularly.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Rick Martin had degenerative brain disease CTE

'The biggest difference is that he (note: the new owner Terry Pegula) invest more. He wants to win the Stanley Cup as we are. If you have such a boss, it's nice to go to work, to come to the rink. Basically the goal is always to make the playoff and win the Stanley Cup. The goal has not changed, just the way there.' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek: Old goal, new way

'"You have to prove yourself every year in this league, but of course I probably have to prove it a little more this year," Leino said after the Sabres' first practice in Helsinki. "But I just want to help the team, so I have to work even harder, and stay hungry, not stop wanting to develop."' … [Read more...] about Leino never gave up on his NHL dream

'According to capgeek.com, MacKenzie will make $600,000 in each of his three seasons if he’s with the NHL club. His annual salary will be $65,000 in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about New West’s MacKenzie signs with Sabres

'I think Finns are most commonly very hard workers. They are trust worthy and don’t do too much fancy stuff on the ice. I think it’s a product of how the national team program has been built up, and how we’ve been able to have so much success. We don’t have that many players in the NHL, or playing hockey in general like they do in North America or Russia. That’s how we’ve been … [Read more...] about In his own words: Ville Leino

'Of course, we need to get a good season than the playoffs and staying healthy. Previously avainpelaajiamme has been on the side. As the year progresses, I think we play better. ' … [Read more...] about Coach: Leino was concerned about

'Oh, that kind of Tampere, spinner handle, huh? No ei, kyllähän meillä on paljon pelaajia Euroopasta. Well, no, after all, we have a lot of players from Europe. European and North American players are usually a variety of both on the ice and beyond. This is about balancing issues with them, Numminen clarified.' … [Read more...] about Numminen, Buffalo will not grip the wheel of Tampere

'Leino is the same situation as the Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu attacker year ago: Wild captain made ​​Minnesota a lucrative contract extension, and rose to the spotlight.' … [Read more...] about Leino, avoids straightforward

'Leino was the summer of agreement with the Buffalo Sabres. Before that, he had played for the Flyers in Philadelphia. A recent agreement is a six year guarantee and Leino 4.5 million dollar annual income. … [Read more...] about Ville Leino, this ridge will be second to

'Buffalo not changed coaches, but the owners, Ruff jokes and referring to Buffalo last season to take place seen the change of ownership. I've been lucky. We have come a lot of good players within the organization. Will be obliged to recognize the players.' … [Read more...] about ”If I were a fan of Finland, the most encouraging Teemua”

'I'm trying to make a game, to keep the puck and does not play quite as straightforward as most in the NHL are doing. Need to play their own strengths, 1 +1 points collected in Mannheim, Leino demands.' … [Read more...] about Leinolla new role and new chain guys

'"This was the first time I've been to Europe, and I've seen a bit on TV of them cheering, but that's unbelievable," Sabres center Luke Adam said. "The third period they were cheering us on. It was a lot of fun, and it's not something you get to do too often."' … [Read more...] about Sabres make them shout in Mannheim

'"The German experience has been great," coach Lindy Ruff said. "Heidelberg, it's a beautiful place, and coupled with the weather that's been absolutely fabulous, that helps make the trip. Everybody's been outside, everyone's together, you can have your meals together. It's been a great experience."' … [Read more...] about Next stop on tour: Helsinki

Alumni lining up for Amerks' home opener (Rochester D&C) Amerks getting ready for season opener on Saturday night (Amerks.com) More than 40 Amerks alumni scheduled to attend the 2011-12 home opener on Thursday, Oct. 13 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Tuesday's contest was a special homecoming for Sabres Forward Jochen Hecht. Despite not playing due to a concussion he suffered early in training camp, Hecht lead the Sabres onto the ice at SAP Arena in his hometown of Mannheim, where he played before leaving for the NHL. Hecht wore the captain's "C" on his Sabres jersey and was the last player to leave the ice after … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Defeat Adler Mannheim in Germany