Archives for 2013

'“It’s the first time you’re wearing the Sabres uniform, the first real game that you feel like you’re with an NHL team,” Pysyk said by phone Tuesday. “You’re definitely nervous. There’s a lot of GMs, scouts, coaches watching. It’s definitely nerve-racking, but it’s a lot of fun just playing. You’re waiting all summer to get some games, so it’s good to get it going.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects to get a taste of NHL

'Rochester Americans head coach Chadd Cassidy and assistants Chris Taylor, John Wroblewski and Bob Janosz will be evaluating newcomers, as well as assessing returning players, during the four rookie-tournament games to be played Thursday through Monday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres prospects take part in tournament

'"Last year was kind of tough. I didn't have a good summer with the mono. I had the draft and so much travelling with the Russia-Canada Summit Series," Grigorenko told NHL.com last week at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase. "I didn't have any routine to stay in training. It was kind of hard."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko excited for second season

'Colorado has a surplus of centers, and no matter if you love the steady play of Paul Stastny or find him a ho-hum performer on the ice, it has become increasingly difficult for this team to justify his $6.6 million salary.' … [Read more...] about To make playoffs, Avalanche need Ryan Miller

'Vanek would like more experience on the roster, even if Ellis and McCormick, NHL assets not long ago, return to the Sabres after finishing last year in Rochester. “Those are two veteran guys back there that would probably be beneficial to our team, help us regroup, this young core,” Vanek said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Thomas Vanek hasn’t requested trade, would like team to add more veterans

'The Sabres’ likely No. 1 center is looking for a long-term, big-money deal at a time when the club would clearly prefer giving him a “bridge” contract to follow up his entry-level pact. Think the two-year, $5.6 million deal that Tyler Ennis signed in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ free agent Hodgson hasn’t earned a big contract

'There have been many rumors swirling this summer that Vanek asked to be traded. He said, “No, I never asked to be traded so when people do mention it, I’m surprised. Did I think I was going to get traded, no because I never once went in there and said I don’t want to be here. I said, ‘Right now I’m not looking for an extension, but not saying that I wouldn’t want one down the … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek didn’t ask for a trade

'Even though he's just 33 years old, potentially in the prime of his career, there's a chance he might not be at the Sochi Games. Miller has struggled to have success since the last Olympics for the Sabres, whose rebuilding efforts may include trading him with one year left on his contract.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller might be odd-goalie out at Sochi Games

'“We’ve had a couple tough years,” Miller told reporters today at USA Hockey’s Olympic camp in Arlington, Va. “It goes from a situation where as a goalie it’s about the hope you can bring to I’ve been there a long time and we haven’t done enough with the group that we had. It’s not about the hope anymore. It’s about the next generation of players or the next group of players. I … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller upbeat about staying with Sabres: ‘I still fit into it somehow’

'"Hopefully any of my seasons wherever I'm at don't turn into something like that. You're there to do a job, but it is a business. If you're going to get traded, hopefully it is just ... you're traded. It is not like a huge buildup or a huge debate or anything. Hopefully it is a little more cut and dried than that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller remaining low-key about his future

'A source has told The News that the Buffalo Sabres have added Buffalo native and former Niagara University assistant Jerry Forton as an assistant coach.' … [Read more...] about Source: Sabres hire Buffalo native Forton as assistant coach

'“I think I’ll be the first one to say I wasn’t anywhere near where I should’ve been last year,” the 23-year-old defenseman told Kevin Sylvester and Andrew Peters on Thursday’s edition of the Sabres Hockey Hotline radio show.' … [Read more...] about Mind over matter

Rochester Amerks' schedule released (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) amerks announce 2013-14 regular season schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We’ve got a good young team and we’ll see what happens.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres centre Cody Hodgson makes a stop in Port Perry

'The roster includes two local prospects – right wing Justin Bailey of Williamsville, a second-round selection this year, and defenseman Alex Lepkowski of West Seneca, a fifth-round pick in 2011.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tab prospects for Traverse City Tournament