Archives for 2012

'The nightmares begin immediately after the accident, plaguing him night after night. Malarchuk wakes up in his bed, clutching his neck, covered in sweat and gasping for air.' … [Read more...] about Clint Malarchuk, the survivor

'"I absolutely apologize," Roberts told the AM radio station. "It's a long story. I apologize for using that word. I should not have used that word. Obviously, emotion was part of my game, as you guys know, and sometimes I didn't always make the right choice. As you can see, I'm still not making the right choices in maybe that word selection."' … [Read more...] about Roberts backs off on calling Gillis a ‘moron’

'Gillis's first-ever draft pick was lauded for his character and intelligence when he was picked 10th over-all in 2008. But a back injury suffered in training in the summer of 2009 and its subsequent misdiagnosis - initially by the Canucks, but also by Hodgson's own doctors - dealt some damage to that relationship. So did comments from head coach Alain Vigneault dismissing … [Read more...] about ‘If anybody knew this kid . . . ‘

'The bottom line is Hodgson and his camp made it clear he was unhappy playing behind centres Ryan Kesler and Hen-rik Sedin, so the Canucks made what they felt was the best deal they could and traded Hodgson for Zack Kassian before the relationship with Gillis' first draft pick deteriorated further.' … [Read more...] about Slamming Hodgson or Gillis for sour parting is unwise

'"If anybody knew this kid, this young man, to know what he went through mentally and physically for two summers trying to find out what the heck was wrong with him -- of course they dealt with his issues more than anybody else in the organization because he was injured and they couldn't figure out what was wrong with him.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson fighting a bum rap

'While most Buffalo Sabres players were failing to meet expectations, Marcus Foligno and Brayden McNabb were setting them.' … [Read more...] about Folgino, McNabb face great expectations

'"It wasn't magic or anything," Rochester coach Ron Rolston said. "All of those young guys we have in the organization have great attitudes and they work extremely hard after practice and in the weight room. They have that mind-set that they want to get better every day."' … [Read more...] about Foligno hits his stride

Rochester Amerks impressed by Ryan Grimshaw (Rochester D&C) Amerks players praise coach Rolston on cleanout day (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The largest per-game hike in terms of dollars is for 200 Level End, which will rise $8 from $75 to $83 (10.7 percent). The 200 Level Club is increasing $7 from $92 to $99 (7.6 percent).' … [Read more...] about Sabres increase ticket prices

'That quote may come off as sour grapes from a GM whose team was just eliminated. It may indicate he will be a pain for the Sabres, maybe not. We won't know the answer to that question for at least another year.' … [Read more...] about An Advanced Stats perspective on Gillis Hodgson comments

Early playoff ouster still bothers Rochester Amerk Derek Whitmore (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It's so hard to pinpoint what the difference is," Gerbe said. "You take a bounce here and there, and it changes everyone's confidence in a way. I know for myself if you get a bounce it changes the way things go throughout the year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres production lagged – across the board

'"We made a determination that he didn't want to be here; we built him into something we could move. There were six young players that I would have traded him for if any of them were ever made available. One was made available at the trade deadline and it was Zack."' … [Read more...] about Gillis: Hodgson wanted out

'"There clearly were issues that were ongoing," Gillis said of Hodgson. "I spent more time on Cody's issues than every other player combined on our team the last three years."' … [Read more...] about Hodgson wore out his welcome, Gillis says

'“There clearly were issues that were ongoing and I spent more time on Cody’s issues than all our players combined over the last three years,” said Gillis. “We made a determination that he didn’t want to be here, built him into something that we could move."' … [Read more...] about Kassian upbeat about his future