Archives for January 2014

'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

'The Sabres might have five picks in the first two rounds of this year's draft. They currently have their own first round pick and three second round selections but they might have another first rounder from the New York Islanders as part of the Thomas Vanek deal. The Islanders have the right to defer that pick until 2015.' … [Read more...] about Sabres had keen eye on top prospects at World Juniors

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled defenseman Brayden McNabb from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL). The team also announced several other roster moves: Forward Johan Larsson and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen have been assigned to the Americans; Forward Mikhail Grigorenko has been loaned to the Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) and forward … [Read more...] about Moving day in Buffalo

Rochester Amerks skate past Hamilton Bulldogs (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester halts Bulldogs six-game win streak (Hamilton Spectator) Lieuwen makes 34 saves as Rochester halts Hamilton's six-game win streak (CP) Amerks bounce back with 3-1 win over Bulldogs (Amerks.com) Several roster moves made Saturday (Amerks.com) Amerks edge 'Dogs, 3-1, snap six-game … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s an honor to get an extra letter stitched on your jersey especially in the National Hockey League,” Weber said after learning he was named assistant captain. “I’ve tried to be a leader without it for a long time. I’ve always tried to play the same way, play a hard game and be hard to play against and the most important thing is to be a good teammate in the locker room.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Weber has new role

'Despite an awful 1-8-4 record, by far the NHL’s worst mark for a No. 2 netminder, Enroth has a strong 2.46 goals-against average and .916 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Poor goal support frustrating Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth

'"Today it is, right now it is, yes. I talked to Pat like twice for 15 minutes yesterday and today. I went into his office today just to finalize my contract. So yes, the interim tag is still on but I could see where we probably will so something for him there where it won't be going on too long."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Nolan may have interim tag off soon

Rochester Amerks fall to Hamilton (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Bulldogs defeat depleted Americans 2-1 (Hamilton Spectator) Hamilton Bulldogs edge Rochester Americans 2-1 for sixth straight victory (CP) Amerks fall to Bulldogs on Hall of Fame night (Amerks.com) Bulldogs win sixth straight, drop Americans 2-1 (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“When I looked at it, Tim was our best fit,” LaFontaine said following a news conference in First Niagara Center. “I looked for a guy with a tremendous eye for talent and evaluating our next great Buffalo Sabre players for our future. He’s the right guy.”' … [Read more...] about Murray’s straight talk sealed deal

'“These are pieces to the hockey department,” said Pat LaFontaine, the Sabres’ president of hockey operations. “We’re growing. We want to be the best hockey department, the best hockey team and the best coaching staff. We want to be the best in all areas. You bring in great people with great talent and character not with an agenda and ego. Those don’t work together. When Craig … [Read more...] about New Sabres GM Murray says: ‘Everybody can be traded’

'“I’m open-minded about this coming in,” Murray said. “I want to establish a relationship with Teddy and his staff and move forward doing that.”' … [Read more...] about First order of business for new Sabres GM is futures of Miller, Nolan

'“They’ve drafted well and signed well and that was all under a budget the last few years,” Konopka noted, referring to the Senators’ ongoing financial issues under owner Eugene Melnyk. “He’s going to come here and have a little more leeway there, which is great for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players happy with choice of Murray