Archives for March 2015

'“They came out hard in the third, but we’ve got to expect that and I’ve got to come up with those saves that keep us in the game,” Lindback said. “I didn’t and we lost.”' … [Read more...] about Lindback makes 34 saves in spot start

'With the Amerks this season, Makarov has played in 33 games, recording a 14-14-3 record with a .899 save percentage and 3.04 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Makarov from Rochester

Amerks finally solve Hamilton (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Chad Ruhwedel scores deciding goal as AHL Americans beat Bulldogs 3-1 (CP) Sabres prospect McCabe blossoming in Rochester (NHL.com) Hackett shines again in 3-1 win over Bulldogs (Amerks.com) Amerks sign goaltender Tim Boron to PTO (Amerks.com) Bulldogs fall to Americans 3-1 (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I got stronger on my skates because of that injury,” Grigorenko said. “I had to focus on my leg strength. I’ve been getting lower on battles in the corners. It helps protect my knee, but it helps my game and gives me better balance too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Grigorenko a chance to shine

'Ottawa has gone 8-1-2 in its last 11 games and entered Thursday four points out of the final wild card in the East. The Senators were 11-11-5 when coach Paul MacLean was fired on Dec. 8. Under new coach Dave Cameron, Ottawa is 17-12-6.' … [Read more...] about Unheralded goalie giving Sens a shot

'“Another one of these guys who’s going to get a great opportunity to show his skill and do it well,” Nolan said. “You never know how it works out down the road.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson ready for debut, has chance to grab No. 1 job

'“I think I’ll just try to play my game and try to do what I did this year in Rochester, try to play the offense and create some opportunities,” Grigorenko said about this recall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mikhail Grigorenko should get long look

Game Day Preview: Senators versus Sabres (Ottawa Citizen) Gameday: Ottawa Senators host Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Sabres-Senators Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-40-5) at Ottawa Senators (28-23-11) (The Sports Network) Johnson to make Sabres debut in net vs. Senators (NHL.com) Gameday Journal: Game 63 - Sabres vs. Senators (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Grigorenko has maintained his new, great attitude the whole season and Thursday was no different, “Or course, anytime you get called up and anytime you get to play hockey, it’s a good opportunity whether it’s the AHL, junior, the NHL, World Juniors, I think anytime people can see you play, it’s a good opportunity, so I’ll try to make the best of it and I’m really excited.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko wants to show he belongs

'Johnson last started on Feb. 28 against Carolina. This season, he’s 8-8-1 with a .889 save percentage and a 3.08 goals-against average, but mentioned that one bad stretch of games has caused his numbers to balloon. In his past five games, he’s 2-2-1, and has stopped 159 of 170 shots (.935 save percentage).' … [Read more...] about Johnson eager for 1st start Friday

Pelech brothers reunite as Amerks teammates (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks sign forward Michael Pelich to PTO (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“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