Archives for 2013

'Grigorenko's demotion to the Quebec Remparts, announced Friday, is a significant setback for the team and player, who was selected 12th overall in the NHL draft last June. The Sabres elected to keep the 18-year-old on their roster after five games this season, a decision that meant Grigorenko could begin collecting the first year of his three-year contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return C Grigorenko to Quebec Junior team

'The 23-year-old Brennan has played in 21 NHL games, all with Buffalo (2011-2013) scoring two goals with 12 penalty minutes. He has played in 36 games with Rochester (AHL) this season, and ranks first on the team in goals.' … [Read more...] about Panthers get Brennan from Sabres

'Darcy Regier did not view this as a setback to Grigorenko, “No, I view this as an opportunity for him to keep growing, building on his experience here, building on the start in the Quebec League. He had a terrific World Junior Tournament and he surprised all of us by being here for the length of time he had been here and depending on how far they go in the playoffs, he will … [Read more...] about Sabres Assign Grigorenko to Quebec

'“We stuck with as many themes as we could at practice because you’re dealing with probably 45 minutes to an hour out there, so if you’re concentrating on something, it’s going to be one thing. We’ve really stayed close to the same theme and then we’ve built off of that and lately we’ve added the power play stuff as more of a focal point.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish their three day break from games

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that the Sabres have acquired a fifth-round selection in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman TJ Brennan.' … [Read more...] about Brennan dealt to Panthers

Rochester Amerks squander chance to move into tie for first (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Albany gets road win (Albany Times Union) Amerks edged by Devils, 3-2 (Amerks.com) Devils defeat amerks, move into seventh (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres voted yes to the plan that will feature two eight-team divisions in the East and a pair of seven-team divisions out West. Buffalo’s division will contain holdovers Boston, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto along with newcomers Detroit, Florida and Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about NHL gives OK to realignment

'“We tried different units, different entries, and we haven’t found something that’s worked yet,” left wing Thomas Vanek said in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Power play gets needed attention

'“It's the 'Field of Dreams' for hockey players,” said Clifford G. Benson, chief development officer for the Buffalo Sabres. “It's the place where hockey players are going to want to come.”' … [Read more...] about Coming soon: ‘Hockey Heaven’

'Sabres owner Terry Pegula has deep pockets and a community commitment. But he is apparently putting the team’s reconstruction in the hands of the longtime general manager who is most clearly responsible for its decline. It will, in my view, only prolong our agony.' … [Read more...] about Sports woes offset by our civic renewal

'“We feel fully confident (in the line),” Rolston said Thursday following practice inside the First Niagara Center. “Even in our end and playing against anybody, they’re very responsible, too, and that’s a good thing to have.”' … [Read more...] about Foligno, Porter and Flynn forming strong trio for Sabres

'“He’s on the recovery path right now,” Rolston said after the Sabres practiced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sulzer done for season after ACL surgery

'Interim coach Ron Rolston provided the update Thursday, after Sulzer was spotted walking on crutches in the locker room. Sulzer had missed eight games since being hurt when his skate got caught in a rut in a 4-0 loss to the Islanders on Feb. 23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Sulzer to miss rest of season

'Regehr has a no trade clause in his contract and he has not been contacted by the club to waive it, “I haven’t spoken with Darcy about that at all. I don’t know if that’s going to happen or not and I’m really not too focused on it right now, but there’s always that possibility especially with any player coming up to unrestricted free agency at the end of the season and a … [Read more...] about Sabres Regehr hasn’t been asked to waive no trade

'Ville Leino has been ready to play for two games and Ron Rolston said he should get his chance, “It’ll be highly likely he’ll play, he’s looking good. Today we did a lot of defensive things and some more battle and he’s doing well for where we wanted him and then tomorrow will be a test for him, we’re putting him in every situation we can right now to make that happen.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sulzer’s season is over