Archives for 2012

'“We will not be an absentee landlord,” Sabres President Ted Black said. “We will do right by this city. We will do right by our fans.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get the Webster Block

'The $123 million plan includes two amateur hockey rinks, a hotel, and retail space. The Buffalo Sabres are expected to add plaza improvements outside First Niagara Center to integrate the new development with Seymour Knox Plaza outside their arena.' … [Read more...] about Pegula’s Downtown Rink Gets City Approval

'"We're going to proceed that way, that camp is coming," the Sabres' general manager said. "But in the background, we're all aware there's a lot of uncertainty and no one knows where this will lead."' … [Read more...] about Uncertainty disrupts Regier’s business plan

'Then, a few weeks ago, he got the best offer yet — an opportunity to attend law school the University of Victoria in British Columbia, one of the most prestigious programs in Canada. After discussing it with his parents, his agent and some friends, the two-time all-Western Collegiate Hockey Association goaltender decided against playing professional hockey and will instead … [Read more...] about For Eidsness, there are no regrets

'"No matter how much people promote health, everybody reverts to the hot dog," Ray said. "It's just a food that everybody can't get enough of."' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray ready for restaurant

'“We (NHL Player’s Association) made a proposal today (Tuesday) and that proposal is something very different from what the NHL came to us with,” explained Regehr prior to stepping onto the Art Hauser Centre ice for a workout with the NorSask Hockey Development Camp. “We will have to see how it all shakes out. The players are giving concessions, but what we want is the high … [Read more...] about Regehr hoping NHL talks settled soon

Rochester Amerks AHL schedule released (Rochester D&C) Rochester Americans' 2012-13 schedule released (Niagara Gazette) Amerks announce 2012-13 regular season schedule (Amerks.com) Rochester Americans sign Fienhage to AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I think they need someone like me," Scott said. "The division they play in is super physical with Boston and Toronto. And Montreal kind of beefed up a little bit. That's a huge reason — what happened with Miller last year. They've looked to get bigger. They got Steve Ott this year and a couple other guys who are bigger in size. I don't think we'll get pushed around this year. … [Read more...] about Sabres enforcer training for season in TC

'Makarov was rated as the seventh-best netminder eligible for the 2012 NHL draft in Central Scouting's final rankings, but was not selected among the 211 players chosen June 22 and 23.' … [Read more...] about Makarov Buffalo bound

'"This is more an award from the community," Jeanneret said. "I've had such a great association with the fans over the years. Getting into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame is almost like being elected by the fans."' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret considers Hall honor top-shelf

'Only 111 of the Sabres' 15,200 season tickets were not renewed for the 2012-13 season, marking the second-straight year with a 99 percent renewal rate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres boast 99 percent renewals

'“We are proud and humbled by the record number of fans who renewed their season tickets for the 2012-13 Buffalo Sabres season,” said Sabres President Ted Black. “Of the 15,200 total season tickets sold in 2011-12, only 111 tickets –represented by 50 accounts – were not renewed.”' … [Read more...] about 2012-12 season ticket renewal rate reaches 99%

Greece's Derek Whitmore on hold as NHL labor talks continue (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The 24-year-old had five goals, 23 points, 47 penalty minutes and a plus-10 rating in 65 games with Rochester last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Biega

'This year’s plan includes one Platinum game (Dec. 26, Washington), 10 Gold games, 15 Silver games, nine Bronze games and six Value games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set variable game prices