Archives for September 2012

'The defenseman sensed the worst from Bettman’s demeanor, tone and words. “No matter what we said to him, what we talked about, he wasn’t willing to look at anything else,” Regehr said Friday after skating inside the Northtown Center. “I think at that point we probably understood that we were probably headed down this road.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres could sense lockout was inevitable

'Also assigned were: forwards Luke Adam, Riley Boychuk, Brian Flynn, Zemgus Girgensons, Jacob Lagace, Jonathan Parker, Kevin Sundher, Shawn Szydlowski, Corey Tropp, Phil Varone; defensemen Alex Biega, Nick Crawford, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc, Matt MacKenzie, Brayden McNabb, Mark Pysyk; goalies Connor Knapp and Nathan Lieuwen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send AHL-eligible players to Rochester

'“We have to address some things. We’ve been operating under the last agreement and it’s worked pretty well for both sides, but there are things we can shore up. They’re not claiming any of the claims they made last time. They’re not making big promises they made last time such as lower ticket prices for all fans which you now realize they never did, so I think they’re just in … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller says we don’t want to go down the same path

'Several NHL teams have made similar moves this week, giving young players a place to play during the NHL lockout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Send 20 to Amerks

'Forwards Luke Adam, Riley Boychuk, Brian Flynn, Marcus Foligno, Zemgus Girgensons, Cody Hodgson, Jacob Lagace, Jonathan Parker, Kevin Sundher, Shawn Szydlowski, Corey Tropp, Phil Varone; defensemen Alex Biega, Nick Crawford, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc, Matt MacKenzie, Brayden McNabb, Mark Pysyk; goaltenders Connor Knapp and Nathan Lieuwen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan eligible players to Rochester, Amatuer clubs

'"I doubt all the owners are as well-informed as all the players. I don't know if that's going to get me in trouble or not, but I just feel like it's kind of whatever they're told by Gary. I think there's definitely a small group that carries a lot of weight that want to push and see how far they can get. But that right there is at the expense of the fans and the game."' … [Read more...] about Are NHL talks a prelude to a lockout?

'“We want to be prepared,” Pominville said. “When it does get settled, if there is a lockout, it’s going to be five, six days where you have to get right back into it. So we want to be able to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres starting to make lockout plans

'"Obviously, we all want to see some hockey played, so let's hope it doesn't happen and be positive on it," he said.' … [Read more...] about Pegula hopeful there will be hockey

'"Our plans are to move forward," he said. "I don't know exactly how we minimize the impact while we're doing the construction. I've thought about that quite a bit, if we're going to have fans down here and be playing hockey with the NHL team, but I guess that's something for our planners to do."' … [Read more...] about Pegula hopes development will inspire younger skaters

'''It's tough,'' said Ott, who was obtained from the Stars in July for forward Derek Roy. ''The players are looking for a fair deal. We want to play, and we want to get going. I think every single guy is ready to go. It would be a complete shame if the doors are locked by ownership.''' … [Read more...] about Ott, Sabres cling to optimism as lockout nears

'When pressed further Pegula added "I don't know if that situation is going to happen. Obviously we'll all want to see some hockey played so let's hope it doesn't happen and be positive on it." Pressed harder by reporters Pegula said simply "I can't talk about it."' … [Read more...] about Pegula Can’t Discuss NHL Labor Situation

'“When I did buy the Sabres, part of my aspiration was to help the area; help some employment. This project that the city has so graciously given and handed off to us – against some pretty stiff competition from others – we’re very proud to carry it forward,” stated Pegula. “We always use the term ‘a destination to play hockey’ for the Buffalo area, so this is going to add to … [Read more...] about Building for the future

'We know Pegula has had success in the natural gas business. We've seen him pour his heart into the Sabres. What we don't know yet is how that will translate into the entertainment and hospitality industry. "Trust us" doesn't cut it anymore.' … [Read more...] about Keep healthy sense of skepticism about ‘Pegulaville’

'“There’s 18 of us here in Buffalo skating, and we’re all trying to make it business as usual. We’re still hoping something will get figured out. But if not, playing in the AHL won’t be so bad.”' … [Read more...] about Minors start no major issue for Adam

'“This is still our market,” he said. “Our market is a 50-mile circle around Buffalo and that doesn’t know political boundaries. We’re here now because we want to be and we want to engage fans.”' … [Read more...] about Rattling the Sabres in Niagara