Archives for April 3, 2014

'“It’s fine. There will be a lot of time to worry about that later,” Miller said about a Buffalo reunion following practice Wednesday in the suburban St. Louis Mills Ice Zone. “This year, I’m pretty fresh leaving that situation so maybe it’s just a nice little break. Get ‘Ells’ in there. He’s going to kick some pucks out. Hopefully I’ll see some of the boys for dinner or around … [Read more...] about Miller will have to wait to fend off Sabres’ shots

'“It’s exciting to play against old teammates,” defenseman Mike Weber said. “Millsie being such a big part of our organization for years and Otter being our captain, it’s going to be fun to see those guys.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres face old teammates

'“I’m pretty fresh leaving that situation so maybe it’s just a nice little break, get Els in there,” he said. “He’s going to kick some pucks out. Hopefully, maybe see some of the boys for dinner or see them around the rink or something, catch up, see how they’re doing.”' … [Read more...] about Blues goalie Ryan Miller won’t play against old Sabres teammates

Miller's shutout notwithstanding, Elliott will start against Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues vs. Sabres preview (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Miller's calm demeanor masks intense competitive spirit (Belleville News Democrat) Sabres-Blues Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (21-45-9) at St. Louis Blues (51-17-7) (The Sports Network) Goaltender Miller sits as Sabres visit … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'Eaves said the deal McCabe received from Buffalo was so enticing — a max contract worth $925,000 annually — “it would be ludicrous for us to say, no, he should stay.”' … [Read more...] about UW defenseman Jake McCabe passes up senior season, signs with Buffalo

'McCabe is coming off a season in which he earned first-team Big Ten honors with a career-best 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) in 33 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Wisconsin D McCabe to 3-year deal

'McCabe, 20, scored a career-high 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) for Wisconsin this season to earn first-team Big Ten honors. He was also the United States team captain for the gold medal-winning team at the World Junior championships in Russia last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D McCabe

'"It's going to be a little strange," Miller said. "There were a group of guys I played with for a number of years. It's going to be a little bit different but all great guys, all guys I count as friends. I'm looking forward to seeing them."' … [Read more...] about Blues’ Miller happy to see Sabres, not play them

'McCabe (6'0", 195 lbs., 10/12/93) recently completed his junior season with the University of Wisconsin (Big Ten), earning first-team All-Big Ten honors by registering a career-high 25 points (8+17) through 33 games and serving as the team’s assistant captain in 2013-14. His point total was fifth-best for the Badgers, who captured the Big Ten conference tournament … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2012 draft pick Jake McCabe

Amerks break out of funk (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks blow out Syracuse Crunch, 5-2 (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks end losing streak, Grigorenko shines in debut (WGR-AM) Amerks snap skid with 5-2 win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Rochester 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage