Amerks announce schedule change (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for October 2017
Sabres Mailbag Extra: O'Reilly, Eichel and the need to do better
'For someone who wants to be mentioned as an MVP candidate, he simply can't have outings like Monday's 6-2 loss to New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag Extra: O’Reilly, Eichel and the need to do better
Sabres Mailbag: New team, same problems as fans ask inevitable questions
'Then last season had its unwatchable moments. This season has already had them, too. Fans are quickly moving back to "show me you're worth it" mode, and the players have only themselves to blame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: New team, same problems as fans ask inevitable questions
Sabres Prospects: Steve Moses embracing his new AHL adventure
'"I am slightly more experienced than a lot of players with the games I've played as a pro," Moses said. "But I really haven't come close to having a full season over here yet. I have a lot to learn about the day-to-day lifestyle, how to take care of my body over the course of a longer season. I can learn from some of these guys, however I think I can help the young guys … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Steve Moses embracing his new AHL adventure
Mike Boland, 62, former Buffalo Sabres defenseman
'Michael John “BoBo” Boland, of Grand Island, a former defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, died Sunday in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst after a period of declining health. He was 62.' … [Read more...] about Mike Boland, 62, former Buffalo Sabres defenseman
Matt Moulson enjoying honesty, respect from Sabres coach Phil Housley
'“He’s shown a lot respect in terms of he gives it to you honest, whether you want to hear it or not,” Sabres winger Matt Moulson said prior to Monday’s wretched 6-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils. “I don’t think that necessarily means you have to agree with everything, but I think there’s a huge respect factor there.' … [Read more...] about Matt Moulson enjoying honesty, respect from Sabres coach Phil Housley
Former Sabre Kaleta Visits Jackson Center With Inspiring Message
'“My dream in life was to play for the Buffalo Sabres,” said Kaleta. “And, like I said, the cool part is you see someone sitting here that was in the same spot you guys are, however many years ago. When people see that they see the reality of, if you work so hard and you want something so bad that you can go and accomplish it.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Kaleta Visits Jackson Center With Inspiring Message
We're gonna win that Cup
'Well, maybe not this season ...'. … [Read more...] about We’re gonna win that Cup
Former Buffalo Sabre uses his past mental illness struggles to guide hockey players
'"It's really hard, you're supposed to be this big, tough, burly hockey player and at the end of the day we probably need help."' … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo Sabre uses his past mental illness struggles to guide hockey players
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Gionta begins practicing with Amerks to get ready for USA Hockey (Buffalo News) Amerks send Karabacek, Muzito-Bagenda to ECHL (Buffalo News) Is red, white and blue in Gionta's future, either Olympics or Amerks? (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Gionta plans to make the most of his time with Amerks (Amerks.com) Amerks send two to Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' early season summary: 'We're just doing a lot of things wrong'
'Yet it is happening again and again and again. At times Monday, it looked like the Sabres were giving pucks away just to get more work defending two-on-ones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ early season summary: ‘We’re just doing a lot of things wrong’
Mike Harrington: Sabres' big names are coming up woefully small
'It's only taken us three games to clearly deduce that, in fact, it wasn't all Dan Bylsma's fault. Even though the denizens of the dressing room at One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza wanted you to believe backward coaching was what last season was about.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ big names are coming up woefully small
Sabres Notebook: Defense leaving the goalies out to dry
'"It just seemed like they had a lot of jam. They were tenacious on the pucks," Johnson said. "They just seemed to capitalize on a lot of our mistakes. There are obviously areas you need to tighten up on and at this level if you make the littlest mistake, teams take advantage of it. For the most part it has to be tight. I don't know how to explain that to be honest. They were … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defense leaving the goalies out to dry
The Wraparound: Devils 6, Sabres 2
'The Sabres allowed four short-handed goals in 82 games last season. They gave up their fourth with 5:23 gone in the second, allowing the Devils to take a 3-1 lead.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Devils 6, Sabres 2
'Let's Dough Buffalo!' is Perry's newest Sabres flavor
'Let's Dough Buffalo! is a "cookie hat trick," the company said: cookie dough ice cream with crushed cookie swirls and cookie dough pieces.' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s Dough Buffalo!’ is Perry’s newest Sabres flavor