Archives for 2013

'Would Team USA pick a goalie from a bottom-feeder? If the others are having strong seasons like last year, Miller could get left off the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller not a lock to represent Team USA at Olympics again

'“I wasn’t too concerned,” says Adam. “I thought I had put forth a good enough first three years to be put in that position. I think there’s a good opportunity in Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Luke Adam signs new one-year deal with Buffalo

'The Oct. 28 visit by the Lindy Ruff-led Stars might be the second-most interesting date of the season, behind only the March 9 trip into town by Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks. And I would imagine the Oct. 14 visit by Jason Pominville and the Wild will be another big house that would have otherwise never happened.' … [Read more...] about Monday games by Sabres get booster shot

'RDS’ Renaud Lavoie tweets that goaltender Matthew Hackett has accepted his one year qualifying offer of $715,000. The report says it is a 2 way contract.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres Re-Sign Hackett

'“It was pretty much a whirlwind up here last season,” said Ruhwedel, who had 23 points in 41 games his junior year with UMass-Lowell. “Kind of got thrown into the fire. I played a few games, had some good experience, learned a lot from the veteran guys. Coming back, now it’s just time to work hard this summer, improve yourself, try to earn a spot.”' … [Read more...] about Ruhwedel in Sabres’ defensive traffic jam

'The Sabres should have fresher legs this year; following the hurried 48-game schedule this past season, Buffalo will play on consecutive nights just 13 times in 2013-14. That’s a franchise-low number for a club that has led the NHL in back-to-backs since 2004-05, the lockout year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ schedule full of marquee matchups

'Fewer back-to-backs means the Sabres have only four Friday home games in 2013-14 after averaging 12 in the previous seven full seasons' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2013-14 schedule features familiar faces, fewer back-to-backs

'The 25-year-old Flynn, an NHL regular much of last season, inked a two-year deal. Crawford signed a one-year contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Brian Flynn and Nick Crawford

'The Sabres will play on consecutive nights a franchise-low 13 times in 2013-14 after leading the league in back-to-back sets during each of the last two full-length seasons (2011-12, 2010-11).' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce 2013-14 regular-season schedule

'The Sabres have signed Flynn (6'1", 180 lbs., 7/26/88) to a two-year contract after the forward made his National Hockey League debut with the Sabres in the 2012-13 season, recording 11 points (6+5) in 26 games. In addition to his time in Buffalo, the Lynnfield, Mass. native has appeared in 50 games for the Rochester Americans (AHL) in the last two seasons, totaling 33 points … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Flynn and Crawford

'While the Sabres do not know what is going to happen with Miller or where he might end up, we have a few destinations in mind that might be the right fit for Miller if Regier could make a deal with the following teams...' … [Read more...] about Three potential destinations for Miller

'“What I want to do in the community of Hamburg is give every kid in Hamburg and the surrounding area the same opportunities I had growing up,” Kaleta said.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta doesn’t change minds in Hamburg

'“With those kind of numbers, the coach says, ‘You never know, he might find a way,’” Devine said. “At that point, we hadn’t (drafted) any high offensive players. So we took a shot at him in the seventh round.”' … [Read more...] about Coach believes high-scoring Sabres prospect Eric Locke has Brett Hull-like shot

Amerks coach Chadd Cassidy: Winning matters in Rochester (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres goalie prospects will battle for action with Amerks next season (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'But he's a heck of a role player. He can do far more than most fourth-line forwards. Many are either fighters like John Scott or pure grinders who hit. Kaleta's versatility and real defensive talent is unique.' … [Read more...] about Advanced Stats and the Value of Patrick Kaleta