Archives for July 2013

'During the 2012-13 season, he played for TPS in his native Finland and had three goals and 12 assists in 52 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink first-round pick Ristolainen

'"We felt that it was important to get Rasmus under contract quickly so that we could start the development process right away," Regier said. "He's a very mature defenseman for his age and will have every chance to compete for a roster spot in training camp."' … [Read more...] about Sabres number one pick signs

'Regier said there have been no contract talks with Miller, Vanek or Steve Ott. Regier said, “Talking to my counterparts around the league, that’s not unusual. For whatever reason there’s not a lot of activity on players that are slated to become unrestricted in ’14 and there have not been a lot of contracts signed with those players. I don’t know whether or if that will change … [Read more...] about Regier thinks Miller and Vanek could remain here

'It’s hard to have expectations going into a rookie scrimmage, but Rolston got what he wanted out of it, “Yes, I thought so. I thought early on they were basically kind of feeling each other out, but I thought the D, especially on the blue team controlled things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres end rookie camp with a scrimmage

'The Sabres selected Ristolainen (6'4", 225 lbs., 10/27/94) with the eighth overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, making him the team’s highest first-round selection since the team selected Thomas Vanek fifth overall in 2003.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ristolainen to entry-level contract

Chadd Cassidy named coach of Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks get new look at goalie Connor Knapp (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Chadd Cassidy named Head Coach of the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'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

'“It’s definitely exciting for the future,” the 21-year-old said in First Niagara Center. “A lot of defensemen, a lot of challenge to make the team, a lot of competition within the team, which will be good. I think it’ll push everybody to be that much better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Pysyk, McCabe have something to build on

'“Sometimes,” said the 19-year-old center/left winger, “you have to pass on the good things to achieve the greater things.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons has high NHL hopes

'“I knew that it’s going to be hard,” Grigorenko said about the NHL. “I didn’t know how hard it would be. But I think it was pretty much what I expected. I was expecting a little more points and goals from me. But it doesn’t always go like you want. But I think it was a real good experience for me, and I think next year it’s going to be really good.”' … [Read more...] about With roster place secure, Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko concentrating on next season