Archives for October 1, 2013

'“For any young guy in this locker room, I don’t think there’s such a thing as ‘made it’ so far,” Girgensons said in First Niagara Center. “I think for the young guys, you have to make it every day. You have to make every day count. You’ve got to prove yourself every day to stay up here because any young guy can be sent down at any time.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons joins Sabres’ youth group

'“A lot of times it takes that change of scenery in order to find yourself again and find your game again,” McBain said. “You get to prove yourself all over again, and that’s a good thing. Coming in with a fresh start has been a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about McBain takes first step in comeback

'“He definitely has a ton of potential,” Ennis said about Leino. “Yeah, I think he’s due for a breakout.”' … [Read more...] about Healthy Ville Leino excited about new opportunities with Sabres

'But another prospect, 21-year-old center Johan Larsson, might’ve outplayed those youngsters during training camp, Rolston said. Larsson scored twice in five exhibition appearances. “You could argue he might’ve been the best of all those guys in terms of competitive nature and camp,” Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reach 23-man roster limit by placing Marcus Foligno on injured reserve

'''I don't see it Wednesday,'' said Sabres head coach Ron Rolston. ''I think he'll probably be in a position tomorrow where he can practice but I don't think one day's going to help in terms of being ready.''' … [Read more...] about Foligno likely to miss Sabres’ opener

'There’s so much youth on this team Ristolainen and Zadorov are 18, Grigorenko and Girgensons are 19, Armia’s 20, Pysyk and Larsson are 21, Foligno is 22, Myers, Hodgson and Ennis are 23, Tropp’s 24 and Flynn is 25. That’s 13 of your players between 18 and 25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres youngsters make the grade

Luke Adam returns to Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage