Archives for September 2016

'“My body and that aspect of my life could have an impact on what I do and what I don’t do,” Kaleta said. “As of right now, I value my body with being able to throw a baseball and crawl around with a child rather than doing what I’ve had to do for the past 10 years – in certain opportunities. In other opportunities, I’d be the same person. I’d block shots with my face. I’d do … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta on NHL: ‘I definitely don’t think I’m washed up yet’

'“He’s done nothing but taken the best care of me,” said Patrick Kaleta, the oft-injured former Sabres forward. “I broke my face, and some trainers would just kind of throw you off the side. He took me to the doctors to get medicine. He took me home and made sure I was OK. He’s a guy that really cares about his players, and I think it’s a big loss for the Sabres’ organization … [Read more...] about Macre, a fixture in training players, leaves Sabres

'The Sabres announced the dates and times for their opening week of training camp Friday, and the warmup to the 2016-17 season will begin Sept. 22 with physicals. The on-ice workouts open to the public will begin Sept. 23, and for the first time all the skating will be done in HarborCenter rather than KeyBank Center. The twin-rink complex will allow multiple groups to go on the … [Read more...] about HarborCenter to host Sabres training camp

'HarborCenter will also host Sabres rookie camp and the team’s Prospects Challenge tournament starting next Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open training camp Sept. 23 at HarborCenter

'Erie County assistant district attorney Lynette Reda on Friday submitted a deposition from a Buffalo police officer stating the bar had security staffing its entrance and exit the night Kane was arrested. In handing over the deposition to Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee, Reda said it supported the evidence of trespassing.' … [Read more...] about Prosecutor submits new evidence against Sabres forward Kane

'During the conference, Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee set Kane's next court appearance for October 31. There, it's expected motions will be filed, and it's possible that at trial date may be set.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane Back in Court

'The Sabres will open its main training camp on Thursday, Sept. 22, when veteran players are expected to report for testing and physicals. Beginning Friday, Sept. 23, the team’s practice sessions at HarborCenter will be open to the public, with practices being broken down into multiple sessions throughout each day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dates for Training Camp

'In this new role, Gilbert will be responsible for the daily administrative activities of the Sabres’ organization. As general manager of HarborCenter, he is now responsible for the day-to-day operations of the complex and all related properties within its portfolio. Gilbert joined the Sabres in the summer of 1997 and served in his most recent role of vice president of public … [Read more...] about Gilbert Assumes Administrative Roles With Sabres, Harborcenter; Bandura To Lead Media Relations Department

'The full training camp schedule will be announced at a later date. The training camp roster and all practice times are subject to change.' … [Read more...] about 2016 training camp opens Sept. 22

Amerks individual game tickets for the 2016-17 season go on sale Saturday at 10 am (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres Jack Eichel centered a line with Calgary’s Johnny Gaudreau and The Blue Jackets Brandon Saad. Eichel got an assist getting a puck up ice to his two wingers who went back and forth. Gaudreau finished it off as he tried to pass to Eichel, but the puck came right back to him.' … [Read more...] about Team North America looks good

'“Throughout the year it was there and it was a little bit frustrating that it was taking so long and it would’ve been nice to have it over with earlier.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly glad to have no distractions

'“It’s something all of us have been looking forward to for a while, “ Eichel said after more than two hours on the ice over two sessions. “It’s nice to get on the ice with everyone and see our skill come out and see how good we can be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel skating in some fast company at World Cup