Archives for 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

'"Here's what I miss with the 'lockout', Mike tells. "I'm very comfortable driving at night, the radio turned on and I'd pick up a game from Chicago or Montreal". For Mike, 64, radio and hockey has always been an important partnership. This comes from being part of an 11 sibling family. Robitaille's voice climbs an octave in excitement when thinking back to when being a … [Read more...] about Sabres Mike Robitaille Not Used To Having No Hockey

'“If it does get settled quick, then I’ll be able to skate for a few weeks, a month – whatever it is,” Pominville said after skating inside the Northtown Center. “It’ll be a mini training camp. And if not, I’ll have a team for the rest of the season. I think it’s a move I wanted to do. I just want to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Pominville to join Mannheim of German league

'No negotiations are scheduled, though the NHL has proposed a new meeting dynamic. Commissioner Gary Bettman suggested to NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr that owners and players talk directly without league or union representatives present. “Nothing else has worked,” Daly told reporters. “The commissioner felt that we might as well propose something different.”' … [Read more...] about NHL Union, league too far apart for mediators

Rochester Amerks' Mark Mancari looks to break out of slump (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The cream of the crop of Buffalo's pipeline, Grigorenko is continuing where he left off last year after being named the league's top professional prospect. He has been an absolute force for the third-place Remparts, currently sitting second in the QMJHL in scoring.' … [Read more...] about Mikhail Grigorenko headlines Buffalo Sabres group of CHL prospects