Archives for January 2013

'''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

'“I was a little rusty. Jet lag’s catching up to me a little bit,” Myers said. “The next couple of days I should get back into the rhythm of things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers healed and ready for NHL season

'“I came back for the one game and it felt fine,” Myers said. “I made sure it was ready to go before I came back. I’m feeling 100 percent.”' … [Read more...] about Myers’ ankle passes early Sabres workout test

'“At Cole’s on a weeknight, instead of 50 people at the bar, we’ll have 120,” Schatzel said. “That’s thousands of dollars.”' … [Read more...] about With lockout ended, much pain is eased

'''Yeah, it's fine,'' Myers said. ''I made sure it was ready to go before I came back. I'm feeling 100 percent right now.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Myers says ankle injury fully healed

Rochester Amerks rookies have to learn to forget (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“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