Archives for October 2013

'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

'It wasn’t pretty as the Sabres failed miserably in their attempt to follow up on a 4-3 shootout win against the Islanders. The Sabres have made a habit of bad starts, but they set the bar for opening on their heels Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Slow-starting Sabres outclassed by Canucks

'“It’s been good so far. He’s a very passionate intense coach and I think we needed that in this locker room,” said goaltender Roberto Luongo. “He’s bringing a lot to the table and the guys are buying in.”' … [Read more...] about Tortorella bring passion to Canucks but tones down public persona

'“It’s high. It’s no fun,” Sabres co-captain Thomas Vanek said. “Every guy in here trains all summer long to be successful. To have the record we have is disappointing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start meekly again, get blanked by Canucks

'“He stayed committed to the Sabres and wanted to push for a spot in training camp and proved it,” Ott said. “I think he was top two if not second on the skating test. Not only (is he) in great physical shape, but then he came in and he’s fighting in exhibition (games) like he’s a 20-year-old trying to make the team again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody McCormick impressing again after brief AHL stint

'"The team has a lot of faith in me and believes in me and it's great that I'm here the next six years - it's a great relationship," he stressed. "I'm not going to go back on the trade. I'm happy to be a Sabre and that's all I'm going to talk about. I'm excited. I know I say that a lot, but I'm happy to have the support. And I have no bitterness (toward Vancouver)."' … [Read more...] about Hodgson not rattling his Sabres

Canucks put away a team in turmoil (Vancouver Province) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage

'“I don’t really want to get into it,” he said of his remarks about the Canucks. “It was really just a media request [for an interview] one day. I answered the call. I really don’t want to get into it now."' … [Read more...] about Cody Hodgson still dealing with Canucks rumours

'The Sabres (1-7-1) remain winless at home this season and were again booed off the ice after the second period in what's become a familiar refrain.' … [Read more...] about Canucks blank Sabres 3-0

'The appeal was filed Wednesday evening by the NHL Players' Association on the player's behalf. The league hasn't yet announced when the appeal will be heard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Kaleta appeals 10-game suspension

'Buffalo nearly cut ist deficit in half early in the third but a video review ruled that Thomas Vanek's wrister did not cross the goal line. Vanek received a pass skating down the right flank and launched a shot off the crossbar, which bounced on the goal line behind Luongo but never crossed it.' … [Read more...] about Vancouver 3, Buffalo 0