Archives for October 3, 2014

'There weren’t many jobs available when the Sabres opened camp two weeks ago, but the organization promised the players they’d get a chance to make the team. “Earned, not given” is how the coaching staff put it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ roster spots down to precious few

'“A lot of people get to have a voice,” Weber said Thursday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s preseason finale against the Carolina Hurricanes. “You got to respect it. (In) the same breath, I come work every day. I come here to get better. I come here to do whatever it takes.' … [Read more...] about Nolan expects a better Weber

'You might even say, “Watch out for this guy, Grigorenko. He’s that draft pick from a few years ago? He’s going to be a player.”' … [Read more...] about Allow Mikhail to reintroduce himself

'Enroth feels like he’s a different goalie after working with one of the premiere goalie coaches in Sweden during the summer. Arthurs Irbe hadn’t been hired yet so Enroth wanted to work with a man who’s helped many Swedish goaltenders in Michael Wernbloom. Enroth said, “Honestly I think I am a little bit different. I worked pretty hard over the summer with a goalie coach back … [Read more...] about Enroth got goaltending teaching in Sweden

'“The biggest thing is we talk a lot in our zone now,” he said. “We’ve got guys like Josh Gorges where you can hear him everywhere on the ice. [Tyler] Myers has been talking more this year. Everyone’s really communicating out there.”' … [Read more...] about Stronger communication leading to better defense for Sabres

Amerks release five players from training camp roster (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage