Archives for October 19, 2013

'“You’re talking about having a little more emotion on and off the ice. ... It’s a good way to loosen everyone up,” Ennis said of the light-hearted rookie hazing for the amusement of the team’s veterans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies try dancing to lighten the mood

'Under the direction of the former head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo’s penalty-killing unit has left its foes feeling blue 25 times during 29 man-advantage chances. The Sabres rank fifth in the league at 86.2 percent heading into tonight’s clash against Sacco’s former team.' … [Read more...] about Sacco looks forward to facing Avs

'“Twerking on skates, that’ll be the first time,” Sabres winger Tyler Ennis said.' … [Read more...] about Struggling Sabres make rookies dance; Nikita Zadorov to make NHL debut soon

Avalanche-Sabres Preview (AP) Colorado Avalanche (6-1-0) at Buffalo Sabres (1-7-1) (The Sports Network) Avalanche aim to get back in win column vs. Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Colorado Coverage

'The problem is, if Pegula fires Regier 10 games into a season finding a replacement will not be easy. Almost all of the best candidates are already under contract to other teams. Many of them, such as Dave Poulin and Claude Loiselle (executives with the Toronto Maple Leafs), or Montreal Canadiens assistant GM Rick Dudley, who played and coached in Buffalo, may only have a … [Read more...] about If Sabres GM Regier stays, he may roll the dice

'As far as why he decided to appeal Kaleta said, “That’s between us and the P.A. There’s not much info I can give right now, but it gives me time to better myself and maybe along the way try to help out some of the other guys with some of the things that I’m watching and seeing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Kaleta talks suspension

'Rolston decided that the team needed to have some fun, “A lot of it is what we can bring, but a lot of it is what they bring within the room. We want them to have fun with it and right now, guys need a little bit of that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rolston got his team to dance and laugh a little

'“I’ve been changing my game over the past little while. Everyone who’s watched the Sabres and has paid close attention has seen it,” he said. “Like I said, I just need to keep continuing to get better and do what’s best for the team and try to be a positive influence on what’s going on here.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta addresses suspension

Rochester Amerks defeat Toronto Marlies (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Adam has three points, Lieuwen stops 36 as Americans down Marlies 4-1 (CP) Adam shines again in Amerks' Win (WGR-AM) Adam, Amerks hand Marlies first loss of the season (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 4-1 to Rochester in First Loss of Season (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage