Archives for September 27, 2013

'“Everyone knows you’re fighting for jobs, and that’s just part of the business,” center Kevin Porter said. “Guys are still friends, and we’re still a team here. You go out and you play your best, and the coaches make the final decision.”' … [Read more...] about Armia injury a setback as Sabres assess roster

'“I feel as though I’m just getting started as far as providing veteran leadership and really having a say in the way things are going and leading by example with my play and being counted on in a bigger role,” Stafford said. “I’m really trying to embrace that opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Drew Stafford optimistic and refreshed after ‘nightmare’ season

'''You can't set a timetable for contending for a Stanley Cup. One team wins it every year,'' Pegula said. ''We're not going to give up, let's put it that way.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Pegula optimistic about young team

'Armia, a former first-round pick (16th overall) in the 2011 draft by the Sabres, has stuck with the club thus far through training camp and the preseason after spending the last three seasons in Finland.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Armia out with broken hand

'Armia had two good periods playing with fellow first round picks Mikhail Grigorenko and Zemgus Girgensons. Rolston said, “He was good, he was doing a good job. I think each game we saw improvement in how he was performing and I thought last night was one of his best games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Armia breaks hand

Eric Locke hopes to stick with Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage