Archives for December 4, 2013

'Keeping their NHL-worst pace over 82 games, the Sabres would finish with just 132 goals – and that would be by far the lowest total in NHL history in the expansion era that dates to 1967.' … [Read more...] about Low-scoring Sabres on pace for historically bad year

'Now, with two goals and seven points in 28 games, he needs to resuscitate his career. He deserves the benefit of the doubt while the Court of Public Opinion considers his appeal. Players who lack confidence often have slow feet, which make them look lazy. Is that what happened with him? It’s time to find out.' … [Read more...] about It’s time for the light to go on for Stafford

'Grigorenko was not on the roster released Monday night by the Russian Hockey Federation for the upcoming World Junior Championships. That’s because he is in the NHL and technically would need to be loaned out to play in the tournament that begins Dec. 26 in Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres consider options for Grigorenko with McCormick returning

'“I think you respect him a lot more for (being) a man that talks to you face-to-face telling you what he wants from you or what you should be doing better,” said Foligno, who registered a one-punch knockout of New Jersey’s Ryan Carter on Saturday. “That makes it a lot easier. … He just tells you how it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Foligno embracing lesser role, feels game improving

'“We’re not 100 percent sure what we’re going to do,” Nolan said following practice inside the First Niagara Center. Nolan said Grigorenko, who’s sat five of the last eight games, has “got to be playing.” “I’ve never seen a player develop not playing,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could send Mikhail Grigorenko to play with Russians or back to junior

Amerks want player punished for hit on Ristolainen (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks open up an eventful and hockey-filled December this week (Amerks.com) Eventful December begins tonight as Amerks clash with Comets (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage