Archives for 2013

'“It’ll definitely be in the mindset,” Rolston, who was fined a reported $10,000 by the NHL for his role, said Wednesday prior to the Sabres’ 3-0 exhibition win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. “They don’t want altercations like that and how it escalated. They are just concerned with that and want all coaches in the future to be mindful of that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ron Rolston believes NHL wants coaches to think about enforcer use

No injuries a silver lining in exhibition loss (Columbus Dispatch) Post Game: Sabres 3, Blue Jackets 0 (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage

Leafs' Phil Kessel has two regrets about slashing Sabres' John Scott (Toronto Sun) Leafs' Clarkson may care 'too much' (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs’ Phil Kessel on stick-swinging: ‘I don’t know what else I was supposed to do’ (Toronto Star) Wendel Clark has some words of wisdom for David Clarkson (Toronto Star) Kessel takes punishment for stick-swinging incident in stride … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'“So what am I supposed to do now?” he mused. “Do I call the ref over and call timeout so I can call (league vice-president of hockey operations) Colie Campbell and ask him who I can put on the ice?”' … [Read more...] about Fining of Sabres’ Rolston has NHL coaches fuming

'Mikhail Grigorenko had a goal and an assist and Jhonas Enroth made 26 saves to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 win Wednesday over the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Blue Jackets 3-0

'''Watching Nikita throughout training camp and the preseason has solidified our opinion that he will be a good, young hockey player for our organization going forward,'' Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said in a statement. ''He has exceptional presence on the ice and we look forward to seeing him continue to develop as a player.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zadorov to 3-year deal

'Coach Ron Rolston said Wednesday that Tropp is expected to miss at least five weeks after having surgery to repair the jaw. Tropp also sustained a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Tropp out with broken jaw

'Mikhail Grigorenko had a goal and an assist, while Zemgus Girgensons and Ville Leino also scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Columbus 0

'The 18-year-old Russian was taken with the second of Buffalo's two first-round picks in the June draft at 16th overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Zadorov

'Buffalo head coach Ron Rolston revealed the news on Wednesday, adding that Tropp has already undergone surgery to correct the problem, which occurred during a fight with Toronto's Jamie Devane.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tropp out long term with broken jaw

'The 6-foot-5, 217-pound Devane said he didn't initiate the fight, but the Sabres disagreed. Buffalo coach Ron Rolston blamed Devane and was upset that Tropp was knocked out in the skirmish.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tropp breaks jaw in melee

'With the victory, Buffalo improves to 4-1-1 in the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Enroth, Sabres Shut Down Blue Jackets 3-0

'"They did a good job," Ron Rolston said following the game. "They had a lot of energy I thought. Good mix, I thought Z [Girgensons] was being physical and stirring things up, and the other two guys have a lot of skill. I thought Joel [Armia] played a more competitive game. So I liked what they did, yeah."' … [Read more...] about Sabres use line of first round rookies

'In 2012-13, the Moscow, Russia native played for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, recording 25 points (6+19) and 54 penalty minutes in 63 games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Zadorov

'Marcus Foligno won’t play in tonight’s preseason game against Columbus as he has a strained shoulder. Rolston said, “Foligno has an upper body strain and he should be back for our opener. I wouldn’t think he’s going to be there for Friday, but you never know.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tropp breaks his jaw. New lineup Wednesday