Archives for January 12, 2013

''Hecht'' is German for ''pike'', which accounts for the translation. … [Read more...] about Pike uses Eagle springboard

'“It was eye-opening in that you saw how things could quickly move forward, and you could see how it could all be dashed apart in a minute in a board room,” Miller said. “It was interesting. The biggest reality for me was when they wanted to start negotiating. You remember you’re responsible for 750 guys and it’s a $3.3 billion industry, so every single thing you try and float … [Read more...] about Back in his comfort zone, Miller takes it all in

'“I’m just glad he’s healthy, No. 1,” Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller said after a workout in Northtown Center at Amherst. “What he went through last year was hard to watch as a friend. I’m thrilled for him that he’s been healthy, and I’m glad that he can find a place to come back here because he’s a very strong, smart player, and he’s gone through a lot. I think he can … [Read more...] about Hecht is set to be heading home

'“For our part, we should have apologized,” Miller said. “It is frustrating it had to go in that direction. But if anyone had an idea how it could’ve been different, let me know. It always had to be January in (NHL commissioner) Gary Bettman’s mind. He didn’t come off anything. You saw a big change in Gary in the final hours (before a deal was reached Sunday).." … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller believes ‘hockey will be OK’ after long lockout

'“I’m glad he can find a place back here because he’s a very strong, smart player, and he’s been through a lot. I think he can definitely help us.”' … [Read more...] about Teammates thrilled Hecht rejoining Sabres

'''The best thing to do is acknowledge that it was stupid,'' Miller said Friday, before turning his attention to Sabres fans. ''I appreciate their patience. I know it's a hard situation. I still don't even know the right message because it was just a stupid, useless waste of time.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller calls NHL lockout ‘waste of time’

'Forward Jochen Hecht is returning to play for the Buffalo Sabres after agreeing to a one-year contract, his German professional team has announced.' … [Read more...] about F Hecht set to return to Buffalo Sabres

'Hecht is a versatile, puck possession forward. He can play on both ends of the ice as a center or winger, he can penalty kill and even fill play power play minutes if need be. His basic statistics (goals, assists) as slightly deceiving.' … [Read more...] about Why the Hecht Not? Stats Say Jochen Makes Sense for Sabres

'Miller had a lot to say Friday, but was happy to be with his teammates, “Yes, exciting to be back, that’s the way it was supposed to feel. You go through that hesitant little false start in September to get your hopes up a little bit with a lot of ups and downs since then.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller returns

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will open its week of training camp practices at First Niagara Center to the public, beginning with a night practice and scrimmage on Monday, Jan. 14, at 5:30.' … [Read more...] about Sabres training camp set

Zemgus Girgensons' 2 assists spark Amerks in win (Rochester D&C) Dogs run afoul on the road against Amerks (Hamilton Spectator) Girgensons Ready For Bigger Role in Rochester (WGR-AM) Amerks cruise to 5-2 win over Bulldogs (Amerks.com) Amerks down Bulldogs (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage