Archives for March 9, 2013

'“I really like what I’m hearing from the players. They’re playing a little bit better right now.”' … [Read more...] about Even keel helps Rolston keep Sabres on course

'HarborCenter, a $172.2 million complex that includes two ice rinks, a 200-room hotel and 845-space parking garage, is currently under construction, though a ceremonial groundbreaking is planned for April. Opening of the rinks is scheduled for September 2014, and the hotel is expected to open in spring 2015.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign deed for Webster Block, pay city $2.2 million

'“We had a lot of scenarios going on with players,” Rolston explained Friday after the Sabres practiced inside Cazenovia Ice Rink. “We have a lot of good players. We wanted to get (tough guy) John (Scott) back in there in that environment with the last time we played (the Devils), it was a little testy. So we wanted to make sure we had some coverage, especially now that Patrick … [Read more...] about Hecht’s benching related to Sabres’ personnel, not play

'Rolston ruled out Andrej Sekera from playing Sunday, after the defenseman was hurt in the third period of a 3-2 shootout loss at New Jersey on Thursday. Defenseman Jordan Leopold is close to returning after missing eight games with an upper body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Leino close to returning from hip injury

'Sabres chief development officer Cliff Benson and Mayor Byron Brown officially signed the paperwork to transfer the former parking lot in exchange for $2.2 million on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire land to build hockey complex

'"I would doubt Sunday, but certainly next week a possibility -- strong possibility," Rolston said of Leino's game status. "Just see how they're going, again, with the competitive nature of things and how we have to play. We're just tracking that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino, Sekera doubtful for Sunday

David Leggio posts shutout as Rochester Amerks top Abbotsford Heat (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks goalie Leggio tortures Heat once again, makes 44 saves in shutout win (Abbotsford News) Sabres' Tropp working his way back from ACL tear (WGR-AM) Leggio, McCormick power Amerks to 5-0 win over heat (Amerks.com) Amerks beat Heat 5-0 (AbbotsfordHeat.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage