Archives for January 12, 2014

'"You have to understand one thing. For a player who is in the National League, and I have personally experienced, you want to stay there. It is a little seen as a demotion. You saw a lot of emotions. You want to stay there. Sometimes it is hard to make. I think its part, it is more reflection than anything else ... "' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko Remparts remain hopeful

'The Chief Remparts Philippe Boucher, still hoping that this scenario is realized yesterday, even if it appeared unlikely that Grigorenko, who is still in Buffalo, comes in Sherbrooke today. It does not however lost hope eventually report. If that were the case, Boucher was convinced that the Russian would fit perfectly in its formation.' … [Read more...] about Mikhail Grigorenko reflection

'Grigorenko’s agent, Jay Grossman, confirmed to The News via email that Grigorenko would not be reporting to the Quebec Remparts but did not answer inquiries as to what could be next for the Russian who was Buffalo’s top draft choice in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko balking at junior move

'Pegula didn’t listen. He dug in his heels, swore his allegiance to Regier and Lindy Ruff, and let his team continue on its inexorable downward spiral.' … [Read more...] about Changes in Sabreland were long overdue

'“It’s nice of him but I still need to kind of see what’s going on in the bigger picture,” said Miller, who said he did not talk contract with LaFontaine when the former Sabre arrived Nov. 13. “He was just getting his bearings and getting a look around so I guess it’s time to talk to him again and see what’s going on with his side of things.”' … [Read more...] about Miller taking wait-and-see approach

'The numbers in Buffalo could get even larger. Murray has made plenty of connections during his 21 years in the NHL, and he’ll want to bring aboard some allies. It remains to be seen whether there will be turnover or if the newcomers merely join the present staff. Either way, it will be interesting to see how the Sabres’ hockey department interacts and matures. There’s nothing … [Read more...] about Sabres execs must be on same page

'Grigorenko won’t be reporting to the junior club, his agent, Jay Grossman, told the Times Herald hours later. He declined further comment until they discussed the matter with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Mikhail Grigorenko won’t report to junior, future with Sabres unclear

'“He was just getting his bearing and getting a look around,” Miller said after the Sabres prepared for this afternoon’s tilt in Washington. “So I guess it’s time to talk to him again, see what’s going on his side of things. I’m going to wait to have any conversations with those guys before I start getting too far along.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ryan Miller still waiting to discuss future with Sabres’ new regime

Sabres-Capitals Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (12-26-5) at Washington Capitals (22-16-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres' top scorer returns vs. Capitals (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'It is up to Miller, though, to evaluate how long it will take for Murray to rebuild the roster. If Miller believes his other potential landing spots are closer to winning (St. Louis, New York Islanders, Florida, Calgary, Edmonton need aces) and can fatten his bank account even more, it is his right to walk and test the market. This is Miller’s last crack at improving his … [Read more...] about New GM Tim Murray can elevate the Sabres

'The 19-year-old Grigorenko has been unhappy to not be staying with the NHL team after recently returning from the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Malmo, Sweden, where he lead Russia to the bronze medal with eight points in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect won’t report to major junior team

'Hodgson hasn't played since sustaining an upper-body injury after blocking a shot in the first period of a 4-2 win over Boston on Dec. 19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate Hodgson from IR

'Buffalo also recalled Brayden McNabb from Rochester of the AHL and sent defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Johan Larsson to Rochester. Center Mikhail Grigorenko was loaned to the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate F Hodgson from IR

'I came to North America 3 years ago coming from a home in Russia where I never had a bed, a shower or heat...I work everyday to be the best hockey player I can be so I can provide for my family, have a better life... Because hockey is all I have, my passion, who I am.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Grigorenko refuses to report to junior

'“We’ve had brief discussions about it, but not necessarily directly at it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Nolan said nothing new in contract talks