Archives for December 2012

'“I can’t make sense of what the owners truly need because they want everything,” the Buffalo Sabres goaltender wrote Monday during an exchange of text messages. “That is why it seems like the finish line is moving."' … [Read more...] about It’s 12 men in a room for NHL talks, and Miller hopes to be one of them

'“I don’t know if it will (facilitate dialogue), but it’s worth a shot,” Sabres winger Thomas Vanek said Monday after skating inside the Northtown Center. “It can’t get much worse than it is, I guess. I don’t know if anything’s going to come out of it, but why not try?”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players hoping meeting with owners will get labor talks rolling

Varone, Biega and The Meaning of Great 'Makeup' (WGR-AM) Leggio, Brennan Headline Amerks Reading Power Play Visits This Week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'In his approach to his position before the cameras, Robitaille sees himself not working for the team, per say, but for the fans. "I have been fired by this team ( Sabres ) twice over the years. I keep my integrity and hope for the best".' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres TV Analyst Mike Robitaille : Talks Of Mentor Time Horton, WHA, Career Ending Injury

'“This whole episode, I take it personally. I have a vested interest – hockey [broadcasting] is how I make my living,” he said. “I’ve done it for 33 years. The game is in my blood and I miss it. I have a craving for it that’s not being filled right now.”' … [Read more...] about Robitaille busy, but would rather work

Toronto Marlies beat Rochester Americans for 2-game sweep (Rochester D&C) Marlies sweep home-and-home series (Toronto Sun) Nazem Kadri scores in overtime as Marlies rally to beat Americans 3-2 (CP) Amerks earn point in 3-2 overtime loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Tie it Late and Take the Win Over Rochester in Overtime (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“The timing is right for me and for them,” Pominville said. “I just want to play. We’ve been fortunate our skates at Northtown Center have been good. We’ve got a pretty good group of guys, but there’s nothing like playing games and having organized, structured practices. That’s basically why I decided to go now."' … [Read more...] about Pominville increases the population of Mannheim

'“I’m not going to be there,” defenseman Jordan Leopold, the Sabres’ union representative, said after skating inside the Northtown Center. “I don’t want any part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players not interested in meeting owners

Rochester Amerks lose to Toronto Marlies (Rochester D&C) Frattin scores twice in Marlies win (Toronto Sun) Frattin scores 2 as Marlies snap 3-game slide with 4-1 win over Americans (CP) Amerks Slipping After Friday Night Loss (WGR-AM) Amerks drop first game of home-and-home series with Toronto (Amerks.com) Marlies End Winless Streak at Three with Win Over Rochester … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage