Archives for January 10, 2013

'“I think everyone is intrigued,” Ruff said of his team’s No. 1 draft pick during a pre-camp news conference in First Niagara Center. “He’s had an elite year at junior. He’s got very good hands, is a very good playmaker. Now you take that to a level where you’re going to play against even stronger competition, bigger bodies, guys that are heavier on the puck, that compete at a … [Read more...] about Ruff anxious to check out Grigorenko

'But the start of the campaign has started to emerge through other channels and the Sabres are likely to open the season Jan. 20, in a Sunday afternoon game against the Philadelphia Flyers in First Niagara Center, according to multiple NHL sources.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may open vs. Flyers at home Jan. 20

'“I think what you really have to be careful of is putting too much into the wins and putting too much into the losses,” he said. “Try to keep a pretty level ground. If you look at the schedule, our schedule really doesn’t change.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ruff readying for hectic season ahead

'“I’m tired of worrying about what’s going to happen,” he said. “Whatever happens, happens. At the end of the day, all you can do is become the best player that you can and let the people with all the power make the decisions, and you hope for the best.”' … [Read more...] about Moorestown’s T.J. Brennan expected to make Sabres’ roster

'Ruff intends to have Cody Hodgson, who opened this season in Rochester, center high-scoring wingers Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville. Then there's the No. 2 line, in which Tyler Ennis will center Drew Stafford and Marcus Foligno. Over a 13-game late-season stretch, the trio combined for 21 goals and 49 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ruff ready for NHL season – at last

'“The challenges really are evaluating where the guys are that haven’t been playing. I know everybody’s been skating, but it’s evaluating the guys that haven’t been in that game compete. The biggest thing is those physical one on one battles, the hitting, the urgency in puck battles to win those types of situations where you don’t really get that in practice. You get a certain … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff is ready

'The decision to leave him off the camp invite list sends a clear message: The Sabres' organization is finished considering the 22-year-old a legitimate prospect.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ Message is Clear: Adam Not Part of the Plan

Syracuse Crunch dominate Rochester Americans (Rochester D&C) Photo gallery (Rochester D&C) Syracuse Crunch enters the unknown with 5-3 win at Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks fall to Crunch in first home game of 2013 (Amerks.com) Crunch best Amerks 5-3 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage