Archives for 2012

'“Hopefully, we get some kind of jumpstart for some negotiations,” Leopold said. “But as history as proven, we’re negotiating against someone that doesn’t want to negotiate with us. We’ll see.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players hopeful mediation can lead to breakthrough

Amerks return to First Niagara Center on Dec. 28 (Buffalo News) Rochester Americans play 'boring hockey' in loss to struggling San Antonio (Rochester D&C) Photo gallary (Rochester D&C) Rampage Report: Rampage 4, Rochester 2 (San Antonio Express News) Missing Prospects and Effort, Amerks Fall (WGR-AM) Roy scores first goal in Amerks' 4-2 loss to Rampage (Amerks.com) First … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

Rochester Amerks' T.J. Brennan working on his defense (Rochester D&C) Rochester Amerks game moved to Buffalo (Rochester D&C) Amerks continue homestand with another busy three-game week heading into December (Amerks.com) Amerks recall MacKenzie from Greenville (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“The Buffalo Sabres are a vital part of the economic life of downtown Buffalo, and the lockout has been absolutely devastating for local businesses,” Gillibrand said. “Local small-business owners rely tremendously on the revenues generated from Sabres’ fans to keep their establishments operating, and it is imperative for them to have knowledge of the resources available to … [Read more...] about Gillibrand urges SBA to help Buffalo firms hurt by NHL lockout

'“The Buffalo Sabres are a vital part of the economic life of downtown Buffalo and the lockout has been absolutely devastating for local businesses,” Gillibrand said. “Local small business owners rely tremendously on the revenues generated from Sabres’ fans to keep their establishments operating. It is imperative for them to have knowledge of the resources available to assist … [Read more...] about Relief sought for NHL lockout

'"We love having the First Niagara Center as our neighbors. We work well with them," Lang said. "But we have to establish ourselves as a restaurant that people come to all year round. Not just when there's an event there," said Lang.' … [Read more...] about Impact of NHL Lockout on Local Businesses

'The league canceled all games through Dec. 14 and also shelved All-Star Weekend in Columbus, scheduled for Jan. 26-27. The cancellations take the total number of games lost to the lockout up to 422, or 34.3 percent of the schedule. The Buffalo Sabres have now had 27 games wiped off the original schedule (15 at home).' … [Read more...] about Bitterness accompanies latest NHL cancellations

'“On a day-to-day basis, he was involved in all the decisions, whether it was building the arena or bringing Pat LaFontaine to Buffalo,” Knox added. “And he had a lot of insight into what was going on in the league.”' … [Read more...] about Robert O. Swados, who helped bring the Sabres to Buffalo, is dead at 93

'“If I’m a fan of hockey, I’d be completely pissed off. I’d be beyond pissed off,” Ott said. “ … When does it stop? Where does it work out? And that’s the issue that I have. If I’m a fan, I probably don’t come back for a long time, or I have a pretty sour taste in my mouth.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ott wonders if lockout making NHL into ‘second-tier league’

'Swados, along with the Knox Brothers -- Seymour and Northrup -- saw his efforts rewarded when the Sabres were admitted as an expansion team for the 1970-71 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres founder Swados dies

'He was an integral part of the Knox brothers' successful acquisition of the franchise and was an important member of the front offie for over 30 years.' … [Read more...] about Statement from Buffalo Sabres’ owner Terry Pegula on passing of Robert Swados

Brian Flynn's hat trick propels Amerks past Albany (Rochester D&C) Devils' attack falters in defeat (Albany Times Union) Flynn, Brennan power Amerks to 5-2 win over Devils (Amerks.com) Devils lose at Rochester (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It seems like the players in any league are going to be subjected to the same scripted labour dispute developed by [NHL and NBA law firm] Proskauer Rose in all collective bargaining discussions now and in the future. Decertification becomes part of the script because Gary Bettman and the owners are trying to get a sense of how far they can push us and at some point we have to … [Read more...] about Exasperated Ryan Miller heartily endorses decertification of union

Rochester Amerks want to ramp up goal production (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“There was movement on some issues by the players’ association, and that was appreciated,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters in New York. “There was movement by us on some issues, but we’re still far apart. Hopefully, there will have been some momentum from today’s session that we can build off of to hopefully, again hopefully, bring this process to a successful … [Read more...] about NHL owners just say no to proposal