Archives for 2014

'The team has tied its price hike to a clause in the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement. The CBA dictates that clubs that receive revenue sharing must keep pace with the league’s average ticket price. If the teams fall below 75 percent of the average they “shall be required to submit to the league and Revenue Sharing Oversight Committee a forward-looking three-year business … [Read more...] about Sabres season tickets to rise 4%

'Sabres president Ted Black explained the hike in price is in part to ensure the team meets league standards to qualify for revenue sharing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hike season-ticket prices by as much as $4

'The prices for season tickets have increased by four percent from 2013-14, which amounts to roughly $1 to $4 more per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Announce 2014-15 Season-Ticket Prices

Varone, Grigorenko could be competitors (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'It might be better to use a regular buyout instead of the compliance. According to Cap Geek, a regular buyout would cost the Sabres $1,722,222 against the cap this season, $2,222,222 for the two seasons after that and $1,222,222 for the three remaining seasons. Leino would pocket $7,333,332 to leave. That’s in addition to the $16 million he made for the three seasons he … [Read more...] about What are the Sabres options with Leino?

Amerks learn plenty despite early exit (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

Rochester Americans eliminated by Chicago (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Dmitrij Jaskin leads Chicago Wolves to series win (Chicago Tribune) Wolves advance to Western Conference semifinal, close out Rochester (Chicago Sun Times) Wolves rally to reach semifinals (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Amerks eliminated from playoffs by Wolves (WGR-AM) Amerks' season ends in … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks, Wolves clash in Game 5 Sunday (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Wolves face ‘do or die’ after blowout Game 4 loss (Chicago Sun Times) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I can be a lot better,” Ennis said. “I had such a slow start. It’s not acceptable, and I need to be better to start. I’m looking forward to next year and playing out of the gates faster.”' … [Read more...] about Taste of scoring success has Ennis setting high goals

Rochester Americans rout Chicago (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Americans rout Wolves 7-2 to even series (Chicago Tribune) Americans score early, often to force decisive Game 5 against Wolves (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Armia dominates in Amerks' Game 4 win (WGR-AM) Amerks stave off elimination with 7-2 rout over Wolves in Game 4 (Amerks.com) Rochester forces … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'But with a slew of young defenseman coming up, Sulzer’s days appeared numbered. Injuries and healthy scratches limited him to only 25 games in 2013-14.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Alexander Sulzer signs 5-year deal in native Germany

'Sulzer was a favorite of Darcy Regier, but did not impress Nolan or Murray.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sulzer signs in Germany

Cracknell leads Chicago over Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Wolves blank Americans 4-0 to take series lead (Chicago Tribune) Back from the Blues, Adam Cracknell scores twice to lead Wolves (Chicago Sun Times) Cracknell scores pair as Wolves blank Americans (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Amerks face elimination after Game 3 loss (WGR-AM) Amerks blanked 4-0 in … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks confident taking on Wolves (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks’ Colton Gillies hoping impressive AHL season leads to NHL another gig (Olean Times Herald) Defenseman Joe Corvo reinvigorated with Wolves (Chicago Tribune) Blues' Cracknell joins Wolves for playoff battle (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Amerks ready for Game 3 as series shifts to Chicago's Allstate … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It changes things, absolutely, but it’s not going to be in my mind unless I get asked about it,” Stafford said. “I’m focused on being the best player I can be, trying to help this team turn the ship around. When I’m contributing and playing the way I need to play, I want to be part of the solution.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford likely to stay with Sabres