Archives for March 30, 2013

'“With the cap going down and the new contracts on the other side that have been signed, I think it’s added value to draft picks,” he said. “In some ways, it’s going to be harder to acquire draft picks for players in the event you’re trying to trade a player to get draft picks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres will be sellers, but would welcome picks

'“We aren’t consistently playing to where we need to be, myself included,” said Miller, who lost Thursday’s 5-4 shootout loss to the Panthers, the fifth time in eight starts he allowed at least four goals. “Every night there’s something else going on where you just look back, these mistakes on my end, reads, need to be better. It’s just night after night. Just got to clean it … [Read more...] about Struggling Sabres facing possible make-or-break weekend with trade deadline approaching

'“He’s had a good recovery,” said Rolston, who coached the Amerks until his Feb. 20 promotion. “He’s worked on it, though, his rehab. He’s put a lot of time into rehab, getting himself where he needed to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Tropp healed and playing again

Capitals-Sabres Preview (AP) Washington Capitals (15-17-1) at Buffalo Sabres (13-16-5) (The Sports Network) Capitals, Sabres meet clinging to playoff hopes (NHL.com) Caps Take to Road Again in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage

'In Regehr's case, he has a no movement clause on his contract, but said he has spoken with General Manager Darcy Regier. "I've talked with him, just more mainly about the team and where we're at and what kind of things we need to do to improve," he said. "That was the main part of the conversation."' … [Read more...] about Sabres approaching deadline in different ways

'After the session concluded, interim head coach Ron Rolston said it was looking "doubtful" for Vanek to be ready for the team's home game against Washington on Saturday night. Rolston added that the forward is day-to-day. He was spotted on an exercise bike just as practice concluded.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek doubtful vs. Capitals

Toronto's pressure sinks Amerks late (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Toronto scores three times in third period to defeat Rochester 4-1 (CP) Amerks Lose, but get Tropp back in the lineup (WGR-AM) Amerks drop 4-1 decision to Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Pad Division Lead with Win Over Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage