Archives for April 2012

'With each goal he scores Briere bitterly reminds us of how close to the Cup the Sabres once were. That upward thrust of his right arm after every goal can feel like he's giving us a certain obscene gesture. They're reminders of one of the grossest miscalculations ever to befall a sports team.' … [Read more...] about Why Briere Still Matters

'The most damning quote, though, was Leino saying he had "to think too much" at times. That sounds like an indictment of Ruff's "system," which often has players overthinking instead of trusting their hockey instincts.' … [Read more...] about Leino added his voice to chorus

Rochester Amerks have no room for error (Rochester D&C) Rude homecoming awaits D'Amigo (Toronto Sun) Amerks return home tp home ice Monday for Game 3 vs. Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It took me a really long time to get used to all the stuff," Leino said. "Sometimes the flow in our game wasn't the way that it should be. We didn't get the puck. Our defense didn't get the pucks to forwards. We didn't make enough plays. We didn't have the puck enough. The flow of the game, it wasn't quite there."' … [Read more...] about Leino: Season was a a battle

Rochester Amerks on brink of playoff elimination (Rochester D&C) D'Amigo murder on Rochester (Toronto Sun) Toronto Marlies beat Rochester Americans 4-3, lead series 2-0 (Toronto Star) D'Amigo has winner in Marlies 4-3 win over Americans; Toronto leads series 2-0 (CP) rks return home facing elimination (WGR-AM) Amerks stage late comeback but fall 4-3 in Game 2 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Rochester Amerks need to rebound against Toronto (Rochester D&C) Physicality key in Marlies game plan for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Marlies chock full of stud defenders (Toronto Sun) Breakout game for Marlies' Colborne (Toronto Sun) Amerks Look To Even Series (WHAM-TV) Amerks look to even series tonight in Game 2 against Marlies (Amerks.com) Friday's Amerks notebook … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I know I took a step back this year for production at times," Stafford said. "Obviously, that went hand in hand with how the team was doing. If I was producing like I was at certain points last year, we could've won a couple more games. You win a couple more games, you're in the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Stafford has some points to ponder

Amerks stumble in AHL playoff opener at Toronto (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks lose playoff opener in Toronto (Rochester D&C) Toronto Marlies beat Rochesters American 4-3 in AHL playoff series opener (Toronto Star) D'Amigo leads Marlies over Amerks (Toronto Sun) D'Amigo scores twice, Marlies open playoffs with 4-3 win over Americans (CP) Leggio poised for playoffs … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'He said the Sabres need to address their lack of scoring and are focused on adding a center. Regier indicated the Sabres are willing to use their draft choices to acquire a player or players most likely through trades as this year's free agent class isn't that strong.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Regier Preaches Patience

'"We evaluate everyone here based on the time that we've been here. Darcy's accomplishments in terms of player acquisitions and draft acquisitions, and draft pick acquisitions has been very good."' … [Read more...] about Black Keeps Positive Focus

'It seems many believe that Boyes is a perimeter player whose past success was a product of the post-lockout boom of power plays and elimination of “clutching and grabbing.” When the referees stopped calling interference, Boyes' success waned, no longer being able to cruise around and snipe. He's been often said to not have the willingness to change his game to fit the … [Read more...] about What Stats Say Pt. 1: Brad Boyes

'Our focus starts up front, at forward. From the look of things throughout the Sabres organization...they need help.' … [Read more...] about Scouting Session 2 – Organizational Depth – Forward

Sabres' farmhands open playoffs in Toronto (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks will face a tough team in Toronto (Rochester D&C) Sabres prospect Varone turning heads in Rochester (Niagara Gazette) Marlies' confidence high against Amerks (Toronto Sun) In for a tough test (Sportsnet) Toronto Marlies ready for opening round series against rival Rochester (CP) Amerks Kickoff … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It comes back to competing as an organization, as a team, as individual players," Regier said. "It can come in the individuals becoming better, mentally tougher. It can come in the growth of a younger guy to an older guy, which in large part is the same thing. It can come from other players supporting that mind-set from the outside. It can come from players in the minors that … [Read more...] about Regier sees Sabres’ glass half full

'When it comes to free agency the Sabres traded for the rights and then signed Ehrhoff and after July 1st signed Ville Leino. Leino didn’t work out in year one, but Regier is still hopeful, “What Ville has going for him is he’s a very competitive person and he’s a fearless player and he can hold on to pucks so the fit wasn’t ideal, it wasn’t as good as we thought it could be or … [Read more...] about Sabres Regier joins Schopp and the Bulldog