Archives for January 2013

'“It’ll be a sprint. There’s no if ands or buts about it,” Sabres forward Matt Ellis said. “It’s going to be jump right into it and nose to the grindstone with not a whole lot of down time. Get right after it. There’s no time to have a bad stretch of hockey. You need to be ready, and I know judging from the guys here and the attitude in the locker room, we’re going to do our … [Read more...] about 1994-95 Sabres recall fun and intense 48-game season

'Bettman said a 48-game season needs to start by Jan. 19, which he said leaves the sides until next Friday to conclude a deal. They are still believed to be apart on contract term limits, yearly salary variance and the salary cap limit for 2013-14.' … [Read more...] about NHLPA looks for legal leverage

'So it appears Brandon is going to make heavy football decisions here. You'd like to think he's ready but it's scary stuff. Look what happened to the Sabres when Quinn got too involved.' … [Read more...] about Quinn legacy is no model for Brandon

Best Western Conference teams test Rochester Amerks (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“All I’ve said is the players will retain their options and it’s an internal matter,” NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr told reporters in Manhattan.' … [Read more...] about Pace of NHL talks picks up as proposals traded

'“Obviously, word has been pretty quiet right now, and I think that’s a good thing,” Sabres winger Drew Stafford said today after skating inside the Northtown Center. “That means they’re working. … Both sides seem like they’re focused on getting a deal done.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players ratcheting up workouts as optimism for season increases

'“He's a difference maker for us for sure,” Rolston said. “After he came back from his injury he started a little slow but the last two games he's been outstanding.”' … [Read more...] about Hodgson Feeling At Home In Sabres’ Organization

Rochester Amerks' T.J. Brennan becoming too good to let slip away (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Thursdy’a Rochester Coverage

'The union was planning to examine the offer overnight and into this morning before getting back to the league, NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr told reporters in Manhattan. He said it was “reasonably certain” negotiations would continue today.' … [Read more...] about NHL owners, players meet to ring in new year

'The blankets will be Sabres yellow with the team's logo. The certificates will designate the babies as future first-round picks.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres begin wooing fans at birth

Sabres prospect Adam feeling confident again after breaking long slump with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The hockey team and Kaleida Health have teamed up for the “Sabres Newborn Baby Program.” All children born in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo this year will receive a Sabres-themed blanket and a certificate from team owner Terry Pegula.' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome newborns

'For diehard fans, much of this is a refresher course. A majority of the capsules focus on games, play-by-play of which most diehards are able to cite from memory, and players whose stats are equally as memorable.' … [Read more...] about Columnist’s book recalls the Sabres’ ups and downs

Leggio anchors Amerks' shutout win (Rochester D&C) Bulldogs close out 2012 with another shutout loss (Hamilton Spectator) David Leggio makes 34 saves as Americans shut out Bulldogs 2-0 (CP) Amerks ring in the New Year with 2-0 win over Bulldogs (Amerks.com) Americans blank Bulldogs 2-0 (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage