Archives for September 2015

Fewer smiles, more snarl from Makarov in practice (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“You can never be too fast for the game right now. The way the new game is going, everyone just wants to use speed and size. I wasn’t gifted with a tall suit so just trying to take the body when I can and be good positionally and also be quick off the first two steps.”' … [Read more...] about Akeson hopes to skate his way onto Sabres

'For the past two seasons, as the hapless Sabres set records for goal-scoring futility, they possessed the NHL’s weakest crop of centers. Now, with O’Reilly and Eichel, who joined the Sabres minutes apart June 26, they might have one of the best.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suddenly possess impressive center depth

'Zach Bogosian and Josh Gorges are both week-to-week with lower-body injuries, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said inside HarborCenter. Bogosian was originally labeled day-to-day last week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen ready to return

'Gorges, one of the club's alternate captains, and Bogosian, are both 20-plus-minute defenseman for the Sabres, and the injuries could extend to the start of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gorges, Bogosian week-to-week

'Zach Bogosian has been out, but he is now week to week and could miss some regular season time. Josh Gorges has a lower body injury which is not related to the knee he had surgery on and he too could miss regular season time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres getting thin on D

'“I’ve come to the rink every day and just tried to work my hardest and tried to show them the ability to be here and I think I’ve done that so far,” Rodrigues said. “To make it this far is obviously an accomplishment, but I just have to keep going.”' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues earning his stay at Sabres camp

'“I like my workouts, I had a great summer, and I feel pretty good now,” he said. “I think I got stronger, faster. That’s two big things I tried to work on.”' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen practices for first time in camp

Defenseman Colby Robak rejoins the Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rookies abound, Robak's return highlight day one of training camp (Amerks.com) Paul Fixter joins Amerks as an assistant coach (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Colby Robak to AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Loaned to the Amerks were forwards Justin Bailey, Nicholas Baptiste, Jean Dupuy, William Carrier, Daniel Catenacci, Justin Kea, Jack Nevins and Andrey Makarov. Forwards Jerry D’Amigo and Philip Varone were also loaned but must first clear waivers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim 12 from training camp roster

'Last year at this time, Sam Reinhart was feeling his way through his first NHL training camp, playing a few regular games before returning to his junior team for another season of development. He’s back in Buffalo showing confidence, strength and poise.' … [Read more...] about Five things we’ve learned from Sabres training camp

'Left winger Jerry D’Amigo also was assigned but he can’t officially join the Amerks until he clears waivers at noon on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Varone, others to Amerks

'The Sabres have 38 players – 20 forwards, 14 defensemen and four goalies – left in training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 10 players to Amerks

'Matt Garbowski and Matt Prapavessis were released from their tryout and will report to Rochester for camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make 12 cuts

'The Sabres now have 38 players (20 forwards, 14 defensemen and four goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim camp roster by 12