Archives for January 11, 2015

'“I loved it. Overall, the whole experience should be a great stepping stone for Sam to pro hockey,” Murray said in an interview with The Buffalo News. “He went from playing his nine NHL games here and not playing a very big role, which happens to kids, to going to a World Junior tournament which is really important."' … [Read more...] about Murray is thrilled by Reinhart’s play

'An eighth-round pick in 1985, Kaese got the call from Rochester to play in Quebec against the Nordiques on March 25, 1989. The Sabres were short-handed after losing Rick Vaive, Ray Sheppard, Kevin Maguire and Jeff Parker to injury. Kaese didn’t pick the now-famous No. 39. “I flew into Quebec City, and they just had it with my name on it already sitting there waiting for me,” … [Read more...] about Hasek’s No. 39 one-timed by Trent Kaese

'But considering the Sabres’ possession, goal differential, likelihood for trades and likelihood they will not be able to repeat their shootout record, the most probable statistical outcome for the Sabres is that they finish 30th and draft either Jack Eichel or Connor McDavid.' … [Read more...] about What do stats say about where the Sabres will finish?

'With a four-game road trip concluded, and the team not playing again until Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres assigned forwards Mikhail Grigorenko and Phil Varone to Rochester on Saturday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign pair to Rochester

Hackett sharp in return, but Amerks fall (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Richard Bachman, Barons shut out Rochester Americans (Oklahoma City Oklahoman) Amerks shut out by Oklahoma City in Hackett's return (Amerks.com) Chris Taylor takes his place in the Amerks' Hall of Fame (Amerks.com) Bachman, Barons shut out Amerks, … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage