Archives for December 8, 2012

'The players’ association is devising its next step while striving to retain unity. The players are publicly together, but the 700-plus members are eager to get on the ice, and some may have wanted to accept the NHL’s offer. They could follow the lead of the previously locked-out football and basketball players and file a disclaimer of interest, which allows unions in an … [Read more...] about Lost season looms as NHL talks break down

'“It’s very one-sided,” Regehr said about the NHL’s offers. “I think that all along (NHL commissioner) Gary (Bettman) has taken a very confrontational approach to this. He’s got a plan in place, and I believe he’s got some sort of date in mind that they can get a shortened season in.”' … [Read more...] about Regehr wary of NHL talks

'He was helped off the ice and underwent an MRI, according to this report.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Myers injures ankle in Austria

'“I think it’s been the same all along. The league tries to give the players and public hope and tries to play on emotions by creating what they view as an opportunity for the season to start when really it hasn’t been that close."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Regehr never thought CBA was imminent

Amerks' Connor Knapp earns first victory in win over Adirondack (Rochester D&C) Phantoms' slide continues (Glen Falls Post Star) Knapp Stops 41 in First Career Win (WGR-AM) Knapp earns first pro win as Amerks top Phantoms, 3-1 (Amerks.com) Couturier Birthday Goal Not Enough (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage