Archives for August 2013

'The point is that this building is a symbol of perhaps the biggest obstacle standing between Buffalo and sports supremacy: Lifestyle. After a week in this palace I don't see how the Sabres could ever convince a top player to come to Buffalo. There simply is no place in our area remotely like this building and its surrounding scene. Now I offer the nervous, ostensibly … [Read more...] about Reminder of what’s out there

'Tropp (6'0", 185 lbs., 7/25/89) recorded four points (2+2) in just six games with the Rochester Americans (AHL) in the 2012-13 season after sustaining an injury in the Amerks’ season-opener that sidelined him for 72 games.' … [Read more...] about Tropp Re-Signs For One Year

'“It’s a good combination,” said Kevin Devine, who oversees Amerks hockey operations for the Sabres, “and all of our pro scouts had positive things to say about his work ethic and work habits.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign foward Jamie Tardif

'Selected by Calgary in the fourth-round of the 2003 draft, Tardif has spent most of his seven professional in the minors. Last year, he finished tied for fifth among American Hockey League players with career-best 30 goals playing for Providence, the Boston Bruins' affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign minor-league forward Tardif

'Tardif (6’0”, 205 lbs., 1/23/85) has appeared in 438 AHL games in seven seasons with Providence, Grand Rapids, Iowa and Manitoba, tallying 229 points (123+106) and 398 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Tardif agrees to one-year deal