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'The NHL reported Tuesday that overall sales were up 75 percent in February compared to a year ago with Sabres' apparel sales having increased more than 1,000 percent year-over-year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres atop NHL sales charts

'“A lot of reward should go to Randy Cunneyworth,” Gage said. “He does a great job developing players. A lot of coaches will try to take their top players and try to develop one or two guys. But when they come and put the jersey on he really wants to develop every one of them. “He tells his players that and he’s got that special personality … [Read more...] about Cunneyworth answers the call

'"You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what my role is," Conklin told The Spec. "And it's not a role I have any trouble accepting. I like being around these high-energy guys."' … [Read more...] about Ty Conklin’s Backup Plan

Amerk yearns for different stage (Rochester D&C) The Moose to attend sportsmanship conference (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'During Monday's practice, Lindy Ruff had him paired with the newly acquired Dainius Zubrus on the right wing, and Michael Ryan on the left.' … [Read more...] about Drury Poised for Return

'Since Toronto fancies itself the “Center of the Hockey Universe,” anything involving a Maple Leafs player usually receives scads of attention from the hockey world and the NHL. The contentious hit New Jersey Devils tough guy Cam Janssen laid on Toronto’s Tomas Kaberle, which left the defenseman briefly unconscious, was no exception. The NHL cited the lateness … [Read more...] about Sabres getting more support on late hits

' He felt good and should be ready to play Wednesday night when the team faces Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Drury Practices

'“I’m getting an opportunity here to play with some great players,” Stafford said. “I’m going to do my best to take advantage of it because that’s just how I am. That’s my personality. I’m a competitive guy. I’m getting this chance. This is where I want to be. This is what I want to do."' … [Read more...] about Stafford may not see Rochester anytime soon

'The event is tonight from 5pm until 8pm at Casa Di Pizza on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Ruff Rally

'The Sabres may be in the process of becoming hockey's version of the New England Patriots, football's model franchise, a team able to lose key parts and replace them with others without missing a beat.' … [Read more...] about Injuries? No problem.

Amerks barely show up in loss (Rochester D&C) Brine's solid play still timely (Rochester D&C) Griffins snap skid in New York (Grand Rapids Press) Grand Rapids 3, Rochester 1 (AP) Griffins Stop Amerks (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Griffins, 3-1 (Amerks.com) Third time's a charm (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'They have captured 23 of their last possible 28 points, going 11-2 with a shootout loss since Jan. 30. Not bad for a team missing eight players to injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drink in a win

'"I think we stand by our statement from last week," Quinn said before Saturday night's game against the Maple Leafs. "I don't think our situation influenced [the Janssen suspension]. We were talking about a global issue and a change in the standard and asking for a review of it. I think that will happen. I don't like those hits. I don't think they're good for the game. I … [Read more...] about Suspension draws attention

'That's why Martin Biron was sent to Philadelphia. The Sabres wanted to keep him but couldn't risk the punishment from the league, whatever it may have been, which nobody knew. Their decision was based on talks with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, a lawyer, and disciplinarian Colin Campbell, a former coach and general manager.' … [Read more...] about League stacked deck against Regier

'The mere exchange of dirty looks gets Rick Jeanerette panting like a teenager at a strip club, so that's nothing new.' … [Read more...] about Hockey’s culture stuck in dark ages