Archives for August 2014

'The good news for the Sabres is that things can get only get better from here. After bottoming out last season with a last place finish in the NHL's overall standings and trading away face-of-the-franchise Ryan Miller, Buffalo is ready to usher in a new era of Sabres hockey. It may just take some time before the team starts winning with regularity.' … [Read more...] about 2014-15 NHL team previews: Buffalo Sabres

'Myers totally changed his training last summer. Much of that was work with sports psychologist Barbara Meyer. Not much changed this summer for Myers, “I definitely saw the benefits of last year’s off season and I not only want to match that, but get more out of it. I think last summer was really good getting the guys together and it really shows me how hard I have to work to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers thinks Nolan is the answer for him

'The embarrassment of riches means that a few noteworthy prospects missed the cut. Among them were utility forward Johan Larsson, who did not have much success in the NHL last year, as well as Jordan Samuels-Thomas, a physical bruiser who has not yet played any pro games. Connor Hurley and Sean Malone also just missed the cut, as well as goaltender Nathan Lieuwen.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart leads deep, promising group of prospects in Buffalo Sabres’ 2014 Fall Top 20

'As you know Ted Nolan coached the New York Islanders after his first stint in Buffalo. Trottier is here because he became good friends with the Sabres head coach, “When he was just a young coach in the NHL, for whatever reason, I was walking from the old Aud back to the hotel in the middle of winter and I’m walking through the snow and Ted says, ‘Hey you want a ride’ and I … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Trottier brings winning

'“My message for the young guys coming into camp is bring your best game. Bring your best game at the practice, bring your best game come gametime and we’re going to build a confidence,” he said. “We’re going to build a real consistentcy here so when you step on the ice, you’re building good habits.”' … [Read more...] about Trottier brings winning pedigree to staff

Amerks sign Allan McPherson to AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Pricing in the five classifications (platinum, gold, silver, bronze and value) is based on opponent, day of week and time of year of the game and whether opponents have marquee players. The breakdown in the variable pricing is virtually identical to last season except there is one more silver game and one fewer gold game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres list range of ticket prices

'There is no doubt the reunion in Moncton reopened the door for Nolan in the NHL and he made sure to take Flynn with him as his right-hand man in Long Island. The duo managed to lift the sad-sack Isles into the playoffs their first year together, but Flynn wanted to be back in the Maritimes so he returned to the Wildcats that summer to be head coach and general manager.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coaching staff full of former Wildcats

'Lemieux models his game after his dad and so far, he’s done a pretty good job of gaining a reputation as a great agitator. Lemieux scored 27 goals and 53 points for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League this past season. He also racked up 145 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Lemieux a chip off the old block

'The pricing plan for the 2014-15 season includes one Platinum game (Nov. 15 vs. TOR), seven Gold games, 14 Silver games, 11 Bronze games and eight Value games.' … [Read more...] about Variable ticket prices announced for 2014-2015 season

'If Buffalo decides the junior championship is not beneficial to Reinhart's development — or if the forward is already playing for the Sabres at that point — there won't be any individual redemption for Reinhart after last year's fourth-place finish. "It's not really on my mind right now," he said. "I'm just trying not to think about it too much. When I have the opportunity to … [Read more...] about New Sabres signing Reinhart focused on making Canada’s junior team

'Both Coolen and Irbe worked with Nolan as part of the Latvian national team staff. Coolen served as an assistant coach with Team Latvia the past two seasons, including last winter’s Olympic Games in Sochi.' … [Read more...] about Nolan puts finishing touches on coaching staff

'Mark Jakubowski has been promoted to Murray’s assistant, the team announced Monday. Jakubowski was the assistant to the GM under Darcy Regier, Murray’s predecessor. Rob Murphy has been named scouting director. Greg Royce has been named amateur scouting director. Murray worked with Murphy and Royce with the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres change up front office, name new coaching staff

'Irbe will serve as goalie coach. He is a two-time All-Star goalie, who spent 13 seasons in the NHL, before leaving to play in Europe. From Latvia, Irbe worked with Nolan, who is coach of the country's national team.' … [Read more...] about Trottier, Irbe hired as Sabres assistant coaches

'“I’m very happy with the group of talented hockey minds we were able to assemble for our coaching staff,” Nolan said. “Each one of these coaches brings an extensive and different background from the hockey world and I’m confident they will help get our team to where it needs to go this season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire coaches and add to Murray’s staff