Archives for 2013

'He’s 33; not old, but also not a guy upon which to build the future either. He will become an unrestricted free agent in July, so Regier will need to get something for him before he skates away. Come March, there will be a contender that believes they are one really good goalie away from making a deep run in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about 11 points to ponder as the Buffalo Sabres prepare to open training camp

'Buffalo, which won the event the last time it was held in 2011, received third-period goals from Frederick Roy and Trainer Peter. But Tomas Jurco’s empty-netter with 26 seconds left foiled the Sabres’ comeback hopes. Zach Nastasiuk also scored for Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Detroit in Prospects Tournament final

'The Sabres earned a spot in Monday night’s championship game against host Detroit (7 p.m., Radio 1520 AM) by dispatching Carolina, 7-4, Sunday behind monster games from 2012 first-round pick Zemgus Girgensons, 2010 third-round selection Jerome Gauthier-Leduc and 2013 third-round selection Nicholas Baptiste.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects reach tournament final in Traverse City

'Not many are expecting the Sabres to succeed. They are among the longest of long shots in the eyes of fans, NHL experts and oddsmakers. They’ve missed the playoffs two straight years and sat idly this summer while their conference mates bulked up through free agency and trades.' … [Read more...] about Sabres camp will feature teaching moments

'“I think it will be a daily thing, and it’ll probably get worse once camp starts,” Vanek said Thursday in First Niagara Center. “I think that’s part of the business. You can’t get frustrated or think about it. I take it day by day, and it’s part of the job."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller, Vanek ready to face blitz of trade talk

'The Buffalo Sabres kicked off the eight-team NHL Prospect Tournament with a 3-2 triumph against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in Traverse City, Mich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects win tourney opener

'“Now they’re both fixed up,” Leino said last week after skating with some teammates inside the Riverside Ice Rink. “Obviously, the right one doesn’t feel exactly normal. It’s probably going to take a little bit. But it’s definitely better than it was.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ville Leino ready for camp following offseason hip surgery

'Even former players joined in, with Matthew Barnaby tweeting that maybe the Sabres were trying to blind their opponents with the “awful” jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ gold jersey gets scolding from critics

'The Sabres burned a year of the 19-year-old’s entry-level contract before sending him back to junior in March. Following his recall, they played him three more times, making him eligible for free agency a year earlier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres youngster Mikhail Grigorenko ineligible for NHL Prospect Tournament

'“We had a conversation,” McCormick said. “He was happy with how the playoffs went in Rochester. Going forward, what I like to think is I’m here to try out for a spot on the Sabres, and that’s as much as I know right now.”' … [Read more...] about Cody McCormick ready to earn another spot with Sabres

'The Sabres made the announcement Wednesday, a day before the eight-team annual tournament opens in Traverse City, Mich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko ineligible for prospect tourney

'Nope, I can’t do it. I wanted to say something vaguely positive like, “Maybe they’ll look better on the ice” or “These will be a huge hit with scofflaws looking for an alternative to the traditional orange reflective vest when they’re doing their roadside community service.” You know, because real people who were paid money for their input apparently tried their best to come … [Read more...] about Shield your eyes! The Buffalo Sabres’ new third jersey is hideous!

'We all know Darcy Regier likes to get a young group together and then bring them along slowly as a core group. Many of the players playing for Buffalo in this tournament have never played a game together on the same team. Bailey thinks they will use this time here to get to know each other and become teammates, “I think that’s key. I think going into these things knowing guys … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies look to shine

'Grigorenko was deemed to be ineligible for the tournament because of the number of NHL games he appeared on the Sabres’ roster in the 2012-13 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Grigorenko deemed ineligible for the tournament

'The 19-year-old Grigorenko, Buffalo's first selection (12th overall) in the 2012 Entry Draft, recorded five points (1+4) in 25 games with the Sabres last season.' … [Read more...] about No go for Grigorenko