Archives for April 12, 2014

'“I got a lot of experience this year, and being versatile maybe helps you stay in the league a little longer,” Flynn said. “Obviously, I will play whatever position I have to play to be in the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Flynn’s versatility earns him ice time with Sabres

Sabres-Bruins Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (21-50-9) at Boston Bruins (53-18-9) (The Sports Network) Bruins look to wrap up Presidents' Trophy vs. Sabres (NHL.com) Snapshots: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'Doug McKenney has been the Sabres strength and conditioning coach for 20 years. Nolan has been very vocal in the past month about how he thinks the Sabres are not well conditioned which he feels has led to numerous injuries. Nolan also wants to see drastic changes to the offseason training program.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Nolan likely to let his staff go at seasons end

'Knapp was a 6th round pick in 2009 and just last year was ahead of Nathan Lieuwen and Makarov on the depth chart. He went 1-6 in Rochester and was sent down to the East Coast League and this could very well be the only time he’ll ever be in a NHL uniform.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Makarov to Rochester. Knapp called up.

'Knapp (5/1/90, 6'5", 206 lbs) joins the Sabres for the first time since being acquired by the club in the sixth round (164th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He was recalled by Rochester from the ECHL on March 17.' … [Read more...] about Connor Knapp Recalled From Rochester

Amerks defeat Toronto, remain in playoff hunt (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Makarov makes 27 saves as Americans slide into playoff spot by beating Marlies (CP) Makarov leads Amerks to fourth straight win (WGR-AM) Makarov, Amerks down Marlies for fourth straight win (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage