Amerks reach out to Gionta (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for 2018
C.J. Smith eyeing his chance to crack Sabres' roster
'"I'm so excited to go in there. I'm ready," Smith said after a recent summer league game at Da Beauty League in Edina, Minn. "I have a chance to make the lineup. The way I look at it, I'm going in there to be with Buffalo. That's my goal. That's what every day this summer is about for me, what I'm working for."' … [Read more...] about C.J. Smith eyeing his chance to crack Sabres’ roster
The Sabres introduce season ticket sharing
'“Many fans are not able to attend all 41 of our regular season home games, but still enjoy being a season ticket holder. This program makes it simple to connect with other fans who will use those remaining tickets and share in the expense.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres introduce season ticket sharing
Sabres' draft pick Murray leaves Penn State
'The Daily Collegian reports that Murray is not transferring to another school, but instead will play junior hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ draft pick Murray leaves Penn State
New option for splitting Sabres season tickets
'The Executive Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy for Pegula Sports and Entertainment, Brent Rossi, says the program, "makes it simple to connect with other fans who will use those remaining tickets and share in the expense."' … [Read more...] about New option for splitting Sabres season tickets
New ticket sharing program introduced for Sabres fans
'“We are constantly looking to provide greater convenience to our loyal season ticket holders,” Brent Rossi, Pegula Sports and Entertainment’s executive vice president of marketing and brand strategy, said. “Many fans are not able to attend all 41 of our regular season home games, but still enjoy being a season ticket holder. This program makes it simple to connect with other … [Read more...] about New ticket sharing program introduced for Sabres fans
Sabres offer new program allowing fans to split season tickets
'How does it work? Using a website, season ticketholders create listings with how many games they'd like to offer. Other fans can then come in and scoop up those games and share the costs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offer new program allowing fans to split season tickets
Sabres’ best bet with Reinhart would be to lock him up long term
'One aspect of the deal that could be holding up matters is that Reinhart, a player who may have once been perceived as a safe bet for a bridge contract, now seems a better bet on a long-term pact. While a short-term deal would have made sense prior, the benefits of a long-term deal, particularly with Reinhart seemingly unlocking his offense, are much greater. In saying that, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ best bet with Reinhart would be to lock him up long term
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign AHL veteran forward Wayne Simpson (Buffalo News) Simpson agrees to one-year deal with Amerks (Amerks.com) Andrew Stegehuis named Amerks Equipment Manager (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Former teammate excited about Jeff Skinner's potential in Buffalo
'"Jeff is one of the purest goal scorers in close around the net," Boychuk said. "He’s had some up and down seasons but consistently puts up over 20 goals. He has a high ceiling and can create scoring chances by himself. In a few of his seasons he’s even putting up 20 goals from the third line, mixed in with a lot of power-play time ..."' … [Read more...] about Former teammate excited about Jeff Skinner’s potential in Buffalo
A Minnesota primary may hold interest for Sabres fans in Buffalo
'Housley will face Senator Tina Smith, who was appointed to replace Franken after his resignation. Smith won Tuesday's Democratic primary.' … [Read more...] about A Minnesota primary may hold interest for Sabres fans in Buffalo
Sabres coach's wife wins Minnesota GOP primary in race to fill Franken's old seat
'Housley faced no major challengers when launching her campaign in the days after Franken announced his resignation over allegations of sexual misconduct.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach’s wife wins Minnesota GOP primary in race to fill Franken’s old seat
Sabres' Casey Nelson wants to earn roster spot with his play
'"I'm aware of it certainly, but I'm not going to be thinking about the whole waiver thing," Nelson said recently after a summer league game here in Da Beauty League. "I know it's there, but I have to keep playing my game. I have to keep improving, keep playing confident on the ice and be a team guy to earn my spot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Nelson wants to earn roster spot with his play
Despite buzz, Sabres get only five national broadcasts this season
'The Sabres aren’t scheduled to get any games on NBC and will make only five scheduled appearances on cable’s NBCSN during the 2018-19 season despite the two channels carrying 109 games, the most since NBC earned the rights to the games in 2005.' … [Read more...] about Despite buzz, Sabres get only five national broadcasts this season
Sabres to appear on national TV five times in 2018-19
'The Buffalo Sabres will make five appearances on national television in 2018-19, the NHL announced today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear on national TV five times in 2018-19