Archives for September 2013

'“We are extremely excited to have signed Cody to a long-term deal,” Regier said. “We feel he is going to be an important piece of our organization’s success in the future and look forward to watching him develop as a player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Cody Hodgson

'Forwards Thomas Vanek and Steve Ott served as alternate captains last season. Goaltender Ryan Miller has been with the team full-time since the 2005-06 season, and defenseman Henrik Tallinder was brought back to provide some guidance on the blue line.' … [Read more...] about The leaders of men

'The only surprise on the training camp roster is former first-round pick Colton Gillies. The 24-year-old, selected 16th overall by Minnesota in 2007, recorded one goal and two points in 27 games with Columbus last season. The 6-foot-4 winger will attend on a tryout basis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will get right to work at training camp

'This camp, the first without former coach Lindy Ruff since 1996, has no shortage of interesting storylines. Here are some to follow over the next few weeks...' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing plenty of questions as first training camp under Ron Rolston begins

'He’s 33; not old, but also not a guy upon which to build the future either. He will become an unrestricted free agent in July, so Regier will need to get something for him before he skates away. Come March, there will be a contender that believes they are one really good goalie away from making a deep run in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about 11 points to ponder as the Buffalo Sabres prepare to open training camp

'Buffalo, which won the event the last time it was held in 2011, received third-period goals from Frederick Roy and Trainer Peter. But Tomas Jurco’s empty-netter with 26 seconds left foiled the Sabres’ comeback hopes. Zach Nastasiuk also scored for Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Detroit in Prospects Tournament final

'The Sabres earned a spot in Monday night’s championship game against host Detroit (7 p.m., Radio 1520 AM) by dispatching Carolina, 7-4, Sunday behind monster games from 2012 first-round pick Zemgus Girgensons, 2010 third-round selection Jerome Gauthier-Leduc and 2013 third-round selection Nicholas Baptiste.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects reach tournament final in Traverse City

'Not many are expecting the Sabres to succeed. They are among the longest of long shots in the eyes of fans, NHL experts and oddsmakers. They’ve missed the playoffs two straight years and sat idly this summer while their conference mates bulked up through free agency and trades.' … [Read more...] about Sabres camp will feature teaching moments

'“I think it will be a daily thing, and it’ll probably get worse once camp starts,” Vanek said Thursday in First Niagara Center. “I think that’s part of the business. You can’t get frustrated or think about it. I take it day by day, and it’s part of the job."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller, Vanek ready to face blitz of trade talk

'The Buffalo Sabres kicked off the eight-team NHL Prospect Tournament with a 3-2 triumph against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in Traverse City, Mich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects win tourney opener

'“Now they’re both fixed up,” Leino said last week after skating with some teammates inside the Riverside Ice Rink. “Obviously, the right one doesn’t feel exactly normal. It’s probably going to take a little bit. But it’s definitely better than it was.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ville Leino ready for camp following offseason hip surgery

'Even former players joined in, with Matthew Barnaby tweeting that maybe the Sabres were trying to blind their opponents with the “awful” jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ gold jersey gets scolding from critics

'The Sabres burned a year of the 19-year-old’s entry-level contract before sending him back to junior in March. Following his recall, they played him three more times, making him eligible for free agency a year earlier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres youngster Mikhail Grigorenko ineligible for NHL Prospect Tournament

'“We had a conversation,” McCormick said. “He was happy with how the playoffs went in Rochester. Going forward, what I like to think is I’m here to try out for a spot on the Sabres, and that’s as much as I know right now.”' … [Read more...] about Cody McCormick ready to earn another spot with Sabres

'The Sabres made the announcement Wednesday, a day before the eight-team annual tournament opens in Traverse City, Mich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko ineligible for prospect tourney