Archives for February 2014

'For the coaches and athletes the Olympic Games is a total experience, not just hockey. Girgensons loved the whole thing, “Just to live in the village and see the athletes walk around was really cool just to see from other sports the best athletes, but besides that I didn’t get to see much. I didn’t get to the mountains to see the skiing stuff and I’m not interested in speed … [Read more...] about Sabres Girgensons loved the Olympics

Rochester Amerks lose to San Antonio (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rampage 3, Rochester 2 (SO (San Antonio Express News) Amerks gain point in 3-2 shootout loss to Rampage (Amerks.com) Rampage Win Sixth Straight, Top Amerks (SARampage.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Chose Vanek as team captain to have an experienced player and this obviously went wrong,” Austrian Ice Hockey Federation President Dieter Kalt said at a news conference.' … [Read more...] about Vanek part of partying players controversy

Mike Zigomanis provides boost for Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks assign Jerome Gauthier-Leduc to Gwinnett (Amerks.com) Dman Assigned from AHL (GwinnettGladiators.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I was clear all the time that I didn’t want to play in the AHL, that it wouldn’t be good for both me and Rochester,” Omark told Swedish newspaper NSD, which provided an English translation to The News. “The team wouldn’t have got anything from me. They understand that as well, so they let me go to Europe instead.”' … [Read more...] about Omark signs with Swedish league team

Amerks win in overtime (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester sends Iowa to seventh loss in eight games (Des Moines Register) Back at 100 percent, Armia's game progressing in Rochester (WGR-AM) Varone's heroics lift Amerks to 3-2 overtime win over Wild (Amerks.com) Rochester stuns Iowa in OT for 3-2 win (IowaWild.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres acquired Omark from Edmonton in December for a conditional sixth-round pick, but reports say the condition was Omark playing 15 games for Buffalo. Because he didn’t, the Sabres will reportedly retain the draft pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres terminate Omark’s contract

'“I think a lot of it has to do with the way I was raised,” he said, “and the way you treat people no matter where they're from or how much money they have or how small their country is. Everybody deserves an opportunity, so today was a good day for us.”' … [Read more...] about Upbeat Nolan boosts Latvian hockey team to big stage

'The change in scenery didn't help further the 2007 fourth-round draft pick's career. Omark had difficulty earning regular ice time with the last-place Sabres, and finished with two assists in 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Omark headed to Europe after released by Sabres

'Omark, acquired by Buffalo from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick on Dec. 19, recorded two assists through 13 games played with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres terminate Omark contract

'Acquired from Edmonton on Dec. 19 for a conditional sixth-round draft pick, Omark had just two assists in 13 games with the Sabres. He was placed on waivers Feb. 7, cleared the following day, but refused an assignment to Rochester of the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres terminate Omark’s contract

Tim Schaller gets it done on defense for Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'That likely means the 27-year-old’s contract will be terminated and he will return to Europe. The Swede’s available for $125.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres place Linus Omark on unconditional waivers

Sabres GM Tim Murray impressed with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“He told me it’s all about winning,” Bylsma said. “And that’s what he has said since we’ve been in Sochi as well.”' … [Read more...] about Miller getting the respect he deserves