Archives for July 12, 2013

'Zadorov is expected to need at least another year before reaching the NHL but Ristolainen is hoping for a roster spot, which the Sabres have said is a possibility though they have eight defensemen who played in the NHL last season.' … [Read more...] about First-round defensemen share Sabres camp spotlight

'“He looks a lot different to me,” Zadorov said. “He played more than 20 games in the NHL last year and that’s really good experience for him. He’s working hard, trying to do better every day.”' … [Read more...] about Time for Sabres’ Grigorenko is now

'“Obviously, it’s tough,” McNabb said Wednesday about his NHL absence. “From the year I played I kind of go in thinking you can earn a spot. But it’s a huge learning curve for me. It’s something I’m going to learn from and make sure I’m ready for this camp.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brayden McNabb ready to grab spot on crowded blue line

'A lot was made of the strides Tyler Myers must make in the off season. With spending all his time here Grigorenko said, “I’ve been working on everything and just getting stronger. I’ve been skating a lot with the skating coach and we’ve done a lot of stuff for upper body and lower body.” The kid added, “I just need to work as hard as I can and I’ll make sure that I’m good … [Read more...] about Sabres 2012 1st rounders are learning

'He admitted he was a little bit tired during his first 90 minute practice, but not nervous, “Not actually, it’s like normal stuff for hockey players to be on the ice so, not at all.” The rookie was never beaten during one on ones or two on ones, “I think it went pretty well, but a couple times not so good.'' … [Read more...] about Sabres young number one pick showing his stuff

American Hockey League announces realignment (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage