Archives for April 2014

'"For me, honestly, it's been a great opportunity," said Cassidy, 40, who sees the water bottle always half full. "As difficult as it was at times, because you always want your main players in the lineup, I thought it was really good for me professionally to grow and be challenged like that every night. You don't assume anything. Because you have so many new guys you have to … [Read more...] about Cassidy never flinched during Sabres’ dysfunction

'“Maybe the thing that I’m most happy about is his consistency,” Amerks coach Chadd Cassidy said. “I think he’s had one game where I didn’t think he was as good as he needed to be. But every other game I think he’s been pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko thriving with AHL Amerks

'“I want to be with this team longer than I’ve been with Tampa and Ottawa,” Conacher said. “I want to help this team win games. I want to be part of the solution that Tim Murray and Teddy Nolan are planning with this team.”' … [Read more...] about Conacher looks to rediscover scoring touch, help rebuilding Sabres

'“I signed a long-term commitment with the team,” Ehrhoff said last week as the Sabres cleaned out their lockers inside the First Niagara Center. “As long as they want me to be here, I’m going to do my best for the team."' … [Read more...] about Christian Ehrhoff says he wants to stay with rebuilding Sabres after tough season

'So this is the talent the rest of the NHL can’t believe the Sabres have stockpiled. Many rank the Sabres number one with the prospects they have and they have so many more high picks to come. We live in a society of immediate gratification and in this case, you’re just not going to get it. Next season is going to be another tough one to swallow, but the cupboard is not bare. I … [Read more...] about Why are the Sabres admired?

Amerks’ Joel Armia dispels rumors (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“He earned it,” Sabres center Tyler Ennis said. “He plays so hard every night. He’s a good example of what everyone should play like.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons amazed by ‘A’ on jersey

'Whichever decision we make here on Long Island, it’s sure to be a good one. After all, the words “good decision” are pretty much synonymous with the New York Islanders and Garth Snow, right? (Please don’t answer that.)' … [Read more...] about Vanek deals spelled trouble for Isles’ GM

Rochester Americans drop season finale (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sam Carrick scores on breakaway as Toronto Marlies beat Rochester 4-3 (CP) Amerks come up short to Marlies in regular season finale (Amerks.com) Amerks will play Chicago Wolves in first round of 2014 Calder Cup playoffs (Amerks.com) Wolves to face Rochester in Western Conference Quarterfinals … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks’ Chad Ruhwedel impressive in return from concussion (Olean Times Herald) Amerks rip Syracuse in front of big crowd (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks crush Syracuse Crunch, 5-1 (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks win home finale, prepare prospects for playoffs (WGR-AM) Amerks dispatch Crunch in regular season home finale (Amerks.com) Syracuse toppled by … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres led after one period an NHL-low 12 times in 82 games, going 4-6-2 in those games for a .333 winning percentage. No other team was below .556 and there were 23 teams over .700 when leading after one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ ride reveals a lot in the rearview

'“It’s more like pressure on my head I feel,” he said. “I have better days or worse days.”' … [Read more...] about Alexander Sulzer still recovering from first concussion, open to returning to Sabres

Colton Gillies makes most of his chance with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We’ve got a lot of needs,” Buffalo General Manager Tim Murray said. “We’re just going to take the best player available, whether we feel that’s a forward or a defenseman.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres target elite trio in draft

'There was no word on whom Nolan will hire as his assistants. One addition could be Randy Cunneyworth, a longtime friend and former teammate of Nolan who is already in the organization as liaison between the Sabres and their minor-league club Rochester. Nolan, who is also coach of the Latvian national team, has spoken highly of the country’s goalie coach, Arturs Irbe.' … [Read more...] about Coaching changes get underway