Archives for March 22, 2014

'“If you know John Scott, he’s that kind of guy,” Conacher said after the game. “He’s a character guy. I wasn’t surprised he was the one to give me his helmet. I’m sure I’ll get a couple pictures and tweets of me with that picture of it three sizes too big."' … [Read more...] about ‘Conehead’ Conacher goes viral

'“We're two different players trying to make a career out of hockey,” Kassian noted. “That's what it is. Like I've said before, I wish him all the best and I know he wishes me all the best. Now I just need to keep on improving.”' … [Read more...] about Zack Kassian insists he’s not in competition with Cody Hodgson

'The good thing about rock bottom is that things can only get better, and indeed, in Buffalo, there are reasons for hope. Ownership is stable and determined to succeed with Pegula writing the checks.' … [Read more...] about SI.com NHL fan misery rankings: No. 3 Buffalo Sabres

'Deslauriers is still confident he can be a fulltime NHL player. He said, “For me my game is just keep it simple, it’s not a big change in the NHL to the AHL, I just use my size and just hit and that’s going to bring me good things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Deslauriers is learning on the job

Amerks' skid reaches 5 losses (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters defeat Rochester Americans, 5-0 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks come up empty in 5-0 loss to Monsters (Amerks.com) Aittokallio Stops 25, Monsters Shutout Rochester 5-0 (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage