Archives for 2013

'Zadorov is expected to need at least another year before reaching the NHL but Ristolainen is hoping for a roster spot, which the Sabres have said is a possibility though they have eight defensemen who played in the NHL last season.' … [Read more...] about First-round defensemen share Sabres camp spotlight

'“He looks a lot different to me,” Zadorov said. “He played more than 20 games in the NHL last year and that’s really good experience for him. He’s working hard, trying to do better every day.”' … [Read more...] about Time for Sabres’ Grigorenko is now

'“Obviously, it’s tough,” McNabb said Wednesday about his NHL absence. “From the year I played I kind of go in thinking you can earn a spot. But it’s a huge learning curve for me. It’s something I’m going to learn from and make sure I’m ready for this camp.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brayden McNabb ready to grab spot on crowded blue line

'A lot was made of the strides Tyler Myers must make in the off season. With spending all his time here Grigorenko said, “I’ve been working on everything and just getting stronger. I’ve been skating a lot with the skating coach and we’ve done a lot of stuff for upper body and lower body.” The kid added, “I just need to work as hard as I can and I’ll make sure that I’m good … [Read more...] about Sabres 2012 1st rounders are learning

'He admitted he was a little bit tired during his first 90 minute practice, but not nervous, “Not actually, it’s like normal stuff for hockey players to be on the ice so, not at all.” The rookie was never beaten during one on ones or two on ones, “I think it went pretty well, but a couple times not so good.'' … [Read more...] about Sabres young number one pick showing his stuff

American Hockey League announces realignment (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s definitely exciting for the future,” the 21-year-old said in First Niagara Center. “A lot of defensemen, a lot of challenge to make the team, a lot of competition within the team, which will be good. I think it’ll push everybody to be that much better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Pysyk, McCabe have something to build on

'“Sometimes,” said the 19-year-old center/left winger, “you have to pass on the good things to achieve the greater things.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons has high NHL hopes

'“I knew that it’s going to be hard,” Grigorenko said about the NHL. “I didn’t know how hard it would be. But I think it was pretty much what I expected. I was expecting a little more points and goals from me. But it doesn’t always go like you want. But I think it was a real good experience for me, and I think next year it’s going to be really good.”' … [Read more...] about With roster place secure, Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko concentrating on next season

'“It was incredible. There’s not really many words that can describe putting on your home town team’s jersey for the first time. Being able to skate on the ice and see all those people out there, it was definitely very special.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo boys have their day with the Sabres

'As far as what they’re trying to get out of this camp Ron Rolston said, “It gives us an opportunity to see the progress of our players that have been here for a while and how they’re coming along. We know the players from Rochester and what they’re doing because we watched them play, but players that are still juniors or college, it allows us to bring our drafts in and get … [Read more...] about Sabres Rolston has an agenda for rookie camp

'With 11 picks in the draft, including five in the first two rounds, the Sabres knocked it out of the park.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2013 draft review

'Admission to the practice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday is free.' … [Read more...] about Development camp info

Mike Zigomanis joins Rochester Americans (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks sign Zigomanis, Roy and Lepkowski to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

“I have not talked to anybody in Buffalo and the Sabres have not called,” Petr Svoboda, Jagr’s agent, told The News by phone Tuesday afternoon from his office in Santa Monica, Calif. “It’s absolutely not true. Speculation.”' … [Read more...] about Agent says Jagr to Sabres is just speculation