Archives for 2012

'Here are some updates on the Sabres currently playing in Europe...'. … [Read more...] about Updating the Sabres playing in Europe

'"I didn't really go out and pursue it, the (Sabres) just asked me if I would like to try it full-time and I said yes," said Gellert. "I love the game, this is a good way to keep me in it and it keeps me busy. With the experience, hopefully I'll keep getting better at it and continue to help the Sabres as long as I can."' … [Read more...] about Gellert full-time with NHL’s Sabres

Amerks send former top defense prospect Schiestel to ECHL (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

Warriors hit road with two new defensemen (Greenville News) Amerks assign MacKenzie and Schiestel to Greenville (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Look, I know not every game is a bad game and I've surely had some very memorable times, even over the last few seasons. Still, more often than not while I'm siting there in the arena in a seat I've landed through work, I think to myself how mad I'd be if a paid for this.' … [Read more...] about NHL Lockout Blues

'"The morale part of it is huge, and the interaction," Black said. "Sometimes there can be an invisible wall between the hockey department and every other part of the organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres University: Buffalo goes back to school during lockout downtime

'The league and the NHL Players’ Association met in New York at the union’s request, but no new proposals were made. The NHL is urging the players to submit a complete offer if they want to move forward in attempts to end the lockout.' … [Read more...] about Many from both sides gather for negotiations

'This was a hurting business eight years ago. It was a $3.3 billion business going great guns this time. Good luck getting back to that point any time soon.' … [Read more...] about NHL stance on lockout is pointless

'It was great hearing the buzz from the crowd every time Gilbert Perreault got the puck in the Sabres end and started working his way up ice. Fans knew they could see something memorable any time number eleven was on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Classics Provide Hockey Fix

Rochester Amerks defeated by Binghamton Senators (Rochester D&C) B-Sens top Amerks at Arena (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks drop 3-2 decision to Senators in Binghamton (Amerks.com) B-Sens sweep weekend with 3-2 win over Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'The scouting lecture, for instance, is particularly interesting given that the Sabres under previous ownership faced significant criticism for cutting their scouting staff and trying to supplement with a heavy emphasis on video scouting. Under Pegula, the high-tech element of scouting remains, but the Sabres, which have 21 scouts on staff, now boast as many amateur scouts as … [Read more...] about Welcome to Sabres University

'"I'm making it sound like it's over ... I guess it is over if they don't hurry up and start playing again."' … [Read more...] about Mayday! Rick Jeanneret signals NHL lockout distress

Rough homecoming for Amerks' Connor Knapp (Rochester D&C) Heat stay hot, beat Rochester on road (Abbotsford News) Amerks Lose in Knapp's Home Debut (WGR-AM) Amerks upended in 3-2 loss to Abbotsford (Amerks.com) Heat beat Americans 3-2 in Rochester (AbbotsfordHeat.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We are extremely disappointed in where we and the players find ourselves,” NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told TSN.ca. “From our perspective, we have made repeated moves in the players’ direction with absolutely no reciprocation. Unfortunately, we have determined we are involved with union leadership that has no genuine interest in reaching an agreement. Regardless of what … [Read more...] about League requests two-week moratorium

'Weber’s the eighth Sabre to sign overseas since the work stoppage began 62 days ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Weber signs with Norwegian club