Archives for August 2014

'To hit the new deadline, the work site is active for 21 hours a day, starting as early as 4 a.m. and finishing as late as 1 or 1:30 a.m, said Ryan Poropat, lead project supervisor for Mortenson Construction, the general contractor. … [Read more...] about It’s the final sprint at HarborCenter

'"We're a young team, a team with a lot of upside, a lot of potential," he said of the Sabres. "Once we make that work, put the work boots on and play as a team, I think we have a lot of potential. I'm excited about it.'' … [Read more...] about Gorges excited for ‘new chapter’ with Sabres

Amerks won’t be facing Bears this season (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks Announce 2014-15 Regular Season Schedule (Amerks.com) Amerks Announce Preseason Games Vs. Toronto Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Murray and Nolan aren’t about to hold a news conference saying as much, but they have different agendas. It doesn’t mean they have a contentious relationship. Murray will say that he wants to win ASAP because he can’t send any other message to his players, to the fans, to the league.' … [Read more...] about Agenda clash adds intrigue for Sabres

'“If you haven’t heard the name Connor McDavid and you’re a hockey fan, you’re dead,” Sherry Bassin, the Otters general manager/managing partner, cracked Thursday in First Niagara Center. “You gotta check your pulse because you need a mortician.”' … [Read more...] about Top NHL prospect McDavid in town

'“It’s a pretty nice spot,” he said about Buffalo. “The fans are crazy here.”' … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid impressed with Sabres, can see himself playing in Buffalo

'Don’t get me wrong — I think landing McDavid would be huge for the Sabres. But I think Ted Nolan is the kind of coach that won’t let his team be bad enough to contend for a draft pick derby.' … [Read more...] about Don’t hold your breath for McDavid

Amerks sign, MacKenzie, Irwin (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks sign Irwin and MacKenzie to AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Of biggest importance to the Sabres is the fact that the team with the worst record will only drop to No. 2 if it does not win the lottery in 2015. That’s what happened to the Sabres this year, as they finished 14 points behind every other team but lost the lottery to the Florida Panthers and thus took Sam Reinhart with the No. 2 pick.' … [Read more...] about McDavid, Eichel both to play at First Niagara Center

'Cunneyworth, a noted talent developer, coached Montreal on an interim basis in 2011-12. He coached the Americans from 2000-08. He also played 866 NHL games, including 35 with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up front office again, reassign Kevin Devine and promote Randy Cunneyworth

'McDavid, perhaps the best draft prospect since Sidney Crosby, is coveted. Teams would likely become laughingstocks for a crack at the 17-year-old, a potential franchise-changing talent.' … [Read more...] about Lottery changes won’t hurt Sabres

'“I think everyone goes through ups and downs, I had a really bad start to the year,” said Ennis, taking part at Perry Pearn’s 3-on-3 conditioning camp. “We went though a coaching change, management change, it was nice to finish off with new coaches and some stability. I think we’re optimistic this year. I think Tim Murray did some good work picking up some great players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres centre Tyler Ennis sees role growing on team

'Devine previously served as the team's chief scout and assistant general manager. Those roles were filled by Greg Royce and Mark Jakubowski earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shift Devine to player personnel director

'Several other changes in the team’s hockey department have also been announced. Jason Long will serve as coordinator of player development, Corey Smith has been named video coach, Jim Kovachik has been named a pro scout, and Seamus Kotyk and Victor Nybladh have been named amateur scouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make more hockey department changes

'Cunneyworth, who worked mainly in player development with the Rochester Americans last season, will serve the organization as a player development coach. Forton will assume a new role to focus on scouting the collegiate ranks as an NCAA scout, and Devine will serve as director of player personnel.' … [Read more...] about Cunneyworth, Forton, Devine Take On New Roles