Archives for January 31, 2016

'“He’s definitely a great player. He plays hard every night, plays the right way,” said Boston center and former Selke Trophy winner Patrice Bergeron. “I think you follow guys like that. Eichel is definitely an amazing player and has years ahead of him to become a superstar in this league. Ryan O’Reilly is still young too, and people don’t realize that. Every year he seems to … [Read more...] about Trade to Sabres has brightened O’Reilly’s star

'Having Eichel around will certainly help the foundation’s bottom line. Matching his first jersey will be a tall order. He scored during his highly anticipated arrival, signaling the start of what fans hope is a long, successful career.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s jersey auction a jackpot for Sabres’ Foundation

'John Rigas is 91 years old, and cancer has spread throughout his body. His friends say he weighs less than 100 pounds and does not have long to live.' … [Read more...] about The push to bring John Rigas home

'"I am a different coach than I was at the end in Buffalo," Ruff said. "I think there was some frustration in my coaching, and I tried to move forward with the mind-set that what's ahead of you is more important than what's behind you."' … [Read more...] about How grizzled veteran Lindy Ruff – who connects with Stars’ youth because he’s so hip – found his coaching stride after being fired by Buffalo

'O'Reilly was a one-timer left shooter during Heat 2 of the Gatorade NHL Skills Challenge Relay, receiving passes from Jaromir Jagr. O'Reilly was camped out on the goal line to the right of the net on a sharp angle. He needed to score on two one-timers and was able to do so on his sixth and seventh attempts.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly takes part in 1st All-Star skills competition

Amerks squander early lead and lose to Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Matt Donovan hopes regular duty with Amerks helps earn recall to Sabres (Olean Times Herald) Zalewski scores twice in Comets' victory over Amerks (Utica Observer Dispatch) Photo gallery (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks head into All-Star break with 4-2 loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Annual Wendy’s … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage