Archives for July 4, 2012

'“I expect there to be a secondary trade market after this unrestricted market,” Regier said. “We’re looking at any situation that will make us a better team. We’re not locked in. Some guys we certainly would not want to trade under any circumstances, but we’re sitting here in early July and if the opportunity to improve our team is out there, then we want to be able to take … [Read more...] about Sabres await break in trade market to fix unbalanced roster

'The Sabres’ annual development camp, traditionally held at Niagara University, will be conducted in First Niagara Center this year. The camp will begin Sunday and run until July 13.' … [Read more...] about Sabres camp open to public

'GM Darcy Regier doesn't seem too concerned by the hole at center that was created by Roy's departure. Nor should he be. Roy wasn't part of the solution to the Sabres' problems, so moving him makes sense. So does adding Ott.' … [Read more...] about Stars and Sabres seeking identity

'The Sabres, the final team to miss out on the 2012 postseason, began the summer with two major goals: upgrade the personnel enough to become a playoff team again, and get tougher. Consider the latter already accomplished.' … [Read more...] about Attention, Lucic: Buffalo now nastier

'Do you know the kind of player who makes you yell at the television set whenever you watch him play? The kind of player who makes you so angry that you wish you could put on skates and go out there and punch the guy in the face? That guy is Steve Ott. You can’t stand him….until your team trades for him and then you have a man crush. The Sabres acquired that guy.' … [Read more...] about Ott Had Me at Hello

'“I’m coming to a place where they live hockey, the breathe hockey, everybody’s freezing, you put your winter coat on and you go to the hockey game and that’s all you talk about. North of the border, we all know what it’s about. That division speaks for itself and that’s the excitement I’ve always wanted to play in.”' … [Read more...] about Hockey Heaven is getting well known

'The Sabres being better without him the season before last might speak for itself, but the veteran player expecting it to happen pushed it way over the top. 26-10-6 was their record from January 1st to the end of that season. Roy left the lineup December 23rd.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are Better Today

'I don't think there's any question they still have work to do in improving the team, but trading Roy for Ott is a step in the right direction, and more importantly illustrates a much needed shift in thinking at the top of the organization.' … [Read more...] about Roy Trade Illustrates Changed Philosophy

'There will be an on-ice session each day open to the public Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 am -12:30 p.m. The week will culminate in a Blue and Gold scrimmage game on Thursday, July 12 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the scrimmage will be $10 for general admission seating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold development camp at First Niagara Center

Rochester Amerks bring back Rankin, add Schofield (Rochester D&C) Sabres sign two players for Rochester (Niagara Gazette) Amerks sign Rankin, Schofield to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage