‘“He’s just feisty out there, strong all over it,” said coach Ron Rolston. “He’s got quick hands. The one penalty kill when we needed it and got down ice, he disrupted things.’
Archives for September 21, 2013
Colton Gillies looks to reboot NHL career with Buffalo Sabres
‘“I’m just thankful for the chance to play,” Gillies said following a recent Sabres practice at First Niagara Center. “I’ve obviously been through a lot and I’d definitely had my fair share of downs.”‘
Center prospect Johan Larsson making strong bid to crack Sabres’ opening-night lineup
‘“He’s strong,” Rolston said about his 5-foot-11, 206-pound prospect. “He’s put together, and that helps him obviously on the ice over pucks. I think for him we’re just going to see him grow here. I think he’s getting more comfortable. (It was) his best game.”’
Sabres Flynn has another uphill climb
‘Despite his quick rise due to injuries last season, chances are pretty good he’ll start the season in Rochester again. Ron Rolston said, “He’s in a tough spot right now in a sense fighting for positions so it’s be a big couple games for him right here.”’
Sabres assign 12 players to Amerks
‘Forwards Colin Jacobs, Eric Locke, Jonathon McGuire, Jonathan Parker, Kevin Sundher, Shawn Szydlowski, and Frederick Roy, defensemen Alex Lepkowski and Matt Mackenzie and goaltenders Connor Knapp, Nathan Lieuwen and Andrey Makarov are now with the Amerks. Defenseman Nick Crawford, pending waivers, will also be assigned to Rochester.’