Archives for 2013

'Sending Sulzer to Rochester may prove a bad move. Ehrhoff's chemistry with his fellow German is real. When the two were paired together, Ehrhoff had a 56.7% Corsi percentage (similar to Fenwick percentage, but includes blocked shots) – better than with any other player.' … [Read more...] about 5 Ways the Sabres Can Improve Puck Possession

'The elephant in the room is of course Vanek and Ott are in the last years of their contracts and one or both could be traded. Still, Vanek is pleased, “It means a lot to be representing this great organization with Steve and Christian so it’s an honor, but as I’ve told the guys, this letter doesn’t mean much if we don’t do anything as a group.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres name captains

'“Obviously it means a lot to be representing this great organization with Steve and Christian,” Vanek said. “It’s an honor, but as I’ve told the guys, this letter doesn’t mean much if we don’t do anything as a group. Again it’s nice, but it’s not where we want to be.”' … [Read more...] about Ott and Vanek to share captaincy

Amerks’ Sulzer hoping to earn NHL job (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks Open 2013-14 Season Friday Vs. Grand Rapids At The Blue Cross Arena (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“For any young guy in this locker room, I don’t think there’s such a thing as ‘made it’ so far,” Girgensons said in First Niagara Center. “I think for the young guys, you have to make it every day. You have to make every day count. You’ve got to prove yourself every day to stay up here because any young guy can be sent down at any time.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons joins Sabres’ youth group

'“A lot of times it takes that change of scenery in order to find yourself again and find your game again,” McBain said. “You get to prove yourself all over again, and that’s a good thing. Coming in with a fresh start has been a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about McBain takes first step in comeback

'“He definitely has a ton of potential,” Ennis said about Leino. “Yeah, I think he’s due for a breakout.”' … [Read more...] about Healthy Ville Leino excited about new opportunities with Sabres

'But another prospect, 21-year-old center Johan Larsson, might’ve outplayed those youngsters during training camp, Rolston said. Larsson scored twice in five exhibition appearances. “You could argue he might’ve been the best of all those guys in terms of competitive nature and camp,” Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reach 23-man roster limit by placing Marcus Foligno on injured reserve

'''I don't see it Wednesday,'' said Sabres head coach Ron Rolston. ''I think he'll probably be in a position tomorrow where he can practice but I don't think one day's going to help in terms of being ready.''' … [Read more...] about Foligno likely to miss Sabres’ opener

'There’s so much youth on this team Ristolainen and Zadorov are 18, Grigorenko and Girgensons are 19, Armia’s 20, Pysyk and Larsson are 21, Foligno is 22, Myers, Hodgson and Ennis are 23, Tropp’s 24 and Flynn is 25. That’s 13 of your players between 18 and 25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres youngsters make the grade

Luke Adam returns to Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The departure of Sulzer leaves the Sabres with seven healthy defensemen – Christian Ehrhoff, Tyler Myers, Mike Weber, Henrik Tallinder, Mark Pysyk, Rasmus Ristolainen and McBain – so the team is expected to cut at least one of its 15 forwards in order to reach the roster limit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres one above roster limit after waiving Sulzer

'“It means there’s a lot of mutual respect between myself and the coaching staff, management and this organization as a whole,” Ellis said. “I think we have a good understanding on both sides of what the role is and what’s expected."' … [Read more...] about Amerks captain Matt Ellis happy to be back with Sabres organization: ‘This is where I wanted to be’

'“Ronnie is a completely different person behind closed doors when he is in his comfort zone,” Cassidy said. “When it’s hockey, it’s 100 percent serious, and it’s work, and this is how you do it."' … [Read more...] about A work in progress: Rolston does it his way

'“If you’re prepared and confident and know what to do every night, it shouldn’t continue to snowball,” Ennis said. “Preparation is pretty key. I think we did a good job with that in the summertime and now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope new-found camaraderie will be enough to overcome shortcomings