Archives for October 2, 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

'“We just thought both guys represented what we wanted,” Rolston said. “Nothing more, nothing less than that. It’s all about the influence they have on the team. Those guys are big influences on the team. We thought that was the way to go.”' … [Read more...] about Rolston’s pick for Sabres’ ‘C’ is a split decision

'Hybrid icing allows the linesman to blow the play dead if he determines the puck will cross the goal line and the defending player has won a race to the end-zone faceoff dots over an attacking player.' … [Read more...] about Change to icing rule is touch and go

'“We just thought both guys represented what we wanted; nothing more, nothing less than that,” said Rolston, who also named Christian Ehrhoff an assistant captain. “It’s all about the influence they have on the team. Those guys are big influences on the team.”' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek and Steve Ott ready to captain Sabres

Sabres-Red Wings Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (0-0-0) at Detroit Red Wings (0-0-0) (The Sports Network) Red Wings start Eastern Conference play vs. Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage

“You turned on a little guy like that,” Cherry said, of Scott, during his signature segment on Hockey Night in Canada. “And you know what I call that? A big guy? I’m calling you a bully, and a bully to me is a coward. That’s what I think of the whole thing; a bully is a coward. To pick on a little guy.” … [Read more...] about Don Cherry rips John Scott for being a ‘bully’ in brawl with Maple Leafs

'Coach Ron Rolston announced Tuesday that Vanek will wear the 'C' during home games, while Ott will serve as captain on the road. Defenseman Christian Ehrhoff was named the team's alternate captain.' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Ott to split time as Sabres’ captains

'I could make an argument that this is the worst team in the NHL and I could make an argument that they’ll challenge for the playoffs. The later would depend on Tyler Myers returning to form and some of the youngsters performing at a higher level than expected.' … [Read more...] about It’s opening night for the Sabres

'Sending Sulzer to Rochester may prove a bad move. Ehrhoff's chemistry with his fellow German is real. When the two were paired together, Ehrhoff had a 56.7% Corsi percentage (similar to Fenwick percentage, but includes blocked shots) – better than with any other player.' … [Read more...] about 5 Ways the Sabres Can Improve Puck Possession

'The elephant in the room is of course Vanek and Ott are in the last years of their contracts and one or both could be traded. Still, Vanek is pleased, “It means a lot to be representing this great organization with Steve and Christian so it’s an honor, but as I’ve told the guys, this letter doesn’t mean much if we don’t do anything as a group.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres name captains

'“Obviously it means a lot to be representing this great organization with Steve and Christian,” Vanek said. “It’s an honor, but as I’ve told the guys, this letter doesn’t mean much if we don’t do anything as a group. Again it’s nice, but it’s not where we want to be.”' … [Read more...] about Ott and Vanek to share captaincy

Amerks’ Sulzer hoping to earn NHL job (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks Open 2013-14 Season Friday Vs. Grand Rapids At The Blue Cross Arena (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage