Archives for April 2014

Grigorenko, Armia get AHL seasoning (Buffalo News) Goalie Andrey Makarov gives Amerks a boost (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“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

'“The trying times you go through, all the adversity, it reveals the true character of some guys,” Stafford said Tuesday before a 3-2 shootout win over New Jersey. “I definitely was able to stick with it and pretty much drag my career out of the abyss. That being said, I feel like I have a lot more to go, and the glass is definitely half full.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Stafford nominated for Masterston award

'“I didn’t know if they were going to boo or cheer, so I was pretty happy about that,” said Leino, who scored to join goaltender Nathan Lieuwen in delivering a 3-2 win. “It was actually pretty awesome. I just wanted to score for them, and they gave me a little extra effort there.”' … [Read more...] about Leino’s shootout winner draws big cheers

'“It was pretty fun,” Leino, sidelined by a migraine last game, said about scoring. “Sometimes I miss a little bit of that feeling. But today was awesome. Obviously, we haven’t been winning that much, so it’s tough times. But those kind of moments, you get a little extra energy, extra effort to want to put it in.”' … [Read more...] about Unlikely heroics from Ville Leino and Nathan Lieuwen lift Sabres to shootout win against Devils

'“We want to see where he best fits with the team moving forward,” Nolan said about Hodgson. “Maybe he’s a better winger. Also, you have to get him with the right people, get him the puck because once Cody has the puck within a certain footage of that net, he has a good chance of putting it in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Hodgson happy with move to wing