Archives for 2013

'But going into the stint in the German league, Hecht said that he kept his confidence level in check, adding, “Expectations I set myself were low. I didn’t play for ten, eleven months to come back at a pretty good league that had already played about thirty games…stepped in there. I didn’t think that it would go that well, but it came back right away. The timing, and the … [Read more...] about Hecht Healthy And Ready

'Grigorenko centered a line with Ville Leino and Steve Ott. The question everybody has is can he show enough in one week to be in the lineup next Sunday against the Flyers. Grigorenko thinks he can, “Yes I think so. I just need to work hard and do everything I can and that’s it. The coaches will decide if I’m good enough and I’m just doing my best.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Grigorenko shakes off the nerves

'Acquired from Edmonton in a trade prior to the 2002-03 season, Hecht has recorded 331 points (133+198) in 566 regular-season games as a member of the Sabres. As the longest-tenured player on the team's roster, Hecht ranks 20th in franchise history in games played, goals and points. He leads all active Sabres with a career plus/minus rating of plus-94, ranking him 23rd among … [Read more...] about Hecht agrees to terms on one-year deal

'The Sabres are scheduled to conduct physicals, on-ice testing, and possibly practice today. They’ll welcome the fans to First Niagara Center on Monday for a 5:30 p.m. scrimmage that should help the players and coaches get a feel for where they stand after a long time apart.' … [Read more...] about The wait is finally over for Ott, Sabres teammates

'Though the Sabres have just nine sets of back-to-back games after specializing in them the previous three seasons, they should get ready for a hectic pace. They play seven games in 11 days in January and follow that with 14 games in 28 days in February. There’s little time to breathe in March with 15 games in 31 days, and they play 12 times during the first 26 days of April.' … [Read more...] about Schedule has Sabres home for 10 of last 14 games

'Expectations have been significantly tempered this year. The championship talk that dominated the Sabres’ last camp 16 months ago is nonexistent. Just making the playoffs would be progress.' … [Read more...] about Roster battles promise to make Sabres camp interesting

'The Sabres play two Northeast Division rivals – the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens – five times and two division foes – Ottawa and Toronto – four times. They face the other 10 Eastern Conference opponents three times each.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 48-game schedule will be dizzying

'After 119 days, the NHL lockout has finally ended. The league and players signed the memorandum of understanding Saturday night, officially starting the season. The league immediately released its 48-game schedule.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Schedule Released

Rochester Amerks defeat Syracuse Crunch (Rochester D&C) Short-handed Syracuse Crunch falls to Rochester, 4-1 (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks go in to Syracuse and knock off the Crunch, 4-1 (Amerks.com) Crunch win streak snapped by Rochester (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

''Hecht'' is German for ''pike'', which accounts for the translation. … [Read more...] about Pike uses Eagle springboard

'“It was eye-opening in that you saw how things could quickly move forward, and you could see how it could all be dashed apart in a minute in a board room,” Miller said. “It was interesting. The biggest reality for me was when they wanted to start negotiating. You remember you’re responsible for 750 guys and it’s a $3.3 billion industry, so every single thing you try and float … [Read more...] about Back in his comfort zone, Miller takes it all in

'“I’m just glad he’s healthy, No. 1,” Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller said after a workout in Northtown Center at Amherst. “What he went through last year was hard to watch as a friend. I’m thrilled for him that he’s been healthy, and I’m glad that he can find a place to come back here because he’s a very strong, smart player, and he’s gone through a lot. I think he can … [Read more...] about Hecht is set to be heading home

'“For our part, we should have apologized,” Miller said. “It is frustrating it had to go in that direction. But if anyone had an idea how it could’ve been different, let me know. It always had to be January in (NHL commissioner) Gary Bettman’s mind. He didn’t come off anything. You saw a big change in Gary in the final hours (before a deal was reached Sunday).." … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller believes ‘hockey will be OK’ after long lockout

'“I’m glad he can find a place back here because he’s a very strong, smart player, and he’s been through a lot. I think he can definitely help us.”' … [Read more...] about Teammates thrilled Hecht rejoining Sabres

'''The best thing to do is acknowledge that it was stupid,'' Miller said Friday, before turning his attention to Sabres fans. ''I appreciate their patience. I know it's a hard situation. I still don't even know the right message because it was just a stupid, useless waste of time.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller calls NHL lockout ‘waste of time’