Archives for March 5, 2015

'“Come to the rink with a good attitude. Be all ears at all times,” Varone said. “Whenever someone has a pointer for me, always take it in and take in as much as I can. I’m just trying to enjoy the moment. Obviously it’s not every day you get to play a lot of minutes in the NHL, so I’m just doing what I can with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ departures open a rare door

'“It’s not about not getting an opportunity anymore,” Varone said. “I’m getting my opportunity, so it’s on me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Phil Varone ready to seize best chance of young career

'What emerges as key games that could decide this race happen on March 26 and March 30, when the Sabres and Coyotes square off home and home. The dynamics and drama of that first game in Buffalo will be off the charts, the player and fan reactions intense, and will showcase the craziness that this season has become in all its glory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Undaunted in the Race to the Bottom

'“For young guys who really believe that they can play in the National Hockey League, they’re really going to have an opportunity to prove that they can,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said after the team’s practice at HARBORCENTER on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Varone, Larsson seizing new opportunities

Amerks push Comets to shootout despite departures (Rochester D&C) Comets beat Amerks in shootout at Aud (Utica Observer Dispatch) Hackett shines in 3-2 shootout loss to Utica (Amerks.com) Final: Comets 3 vs Amerks 2 (SO) (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage