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Mancari sparks Amerks (Rochester D&C) Deadline for Amerks' playoff roster drawing near (Rochester D&C) Griffins fall in overtime (Grand Rapids Press) Rochester 3, Grand Rapids 2 (AP) Loss Streak Ends in Overtime (RNews.com) Mancari nets game-winner in OT to lift Amerks over Griffins, 3-2 (Amerks.com) Not without a point (GriffinsHockey.com) Mancari scores two in return … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Despite the despair of all the injuries, here is something positive for us to wrap our arms around: At various points Spacek, Kotalik, Paille, Afinogenov and Drury will return. And maybe Tim Connolly. All these guys will have the benefit of returning fresh for the playoffs, at a time of year when the wear and tear of the regular season takes its toll on many players. … [Read more...] about Amerks West

'"I was pumped up for practice, and that doesn't happen too often," said Biron, who was acquired for a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft. "You go up there and want to get as many shots and get the feel of it. It was exciting to take the plane out of Buffalo and meet the team here."' … [Read more...] about Flyers waste no time putting Biron to work

'"I'm moving forward. Everyone knows the situation I was in in Buffalo. I've been the backup for a couple of years, and I've made it open that I wanted to play more games and I wanted to get the chance to compete for more ice time. The situation wasn't there and it came up and [Tuesday] when [Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Darcy … [Read more...] about new life in goal for Biron, Flyers

'"In Buffalo there are a lot of great, talented hockey players," said Novotny, who hopes to be in the lineup tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Verizon Center. "So I play sometimes like eight minutes. I come over here and get more ice time."' … [Read more...] about New Capital Hopes To Collect on Call

'"High expectations," said Conklin about the Sabres. Conklin played in 11 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, registering a 2-3-2 record with a .871 save percentage. "I mean certainly every team has high expectations but this team has followed through on many of those so far. It's exciting to be in the locker room."' … [Read more...] about Attempting to Fit In

'More significant to Zubrus, who'll wear No. 15, is going from out of the playoff race to a bona fide Stanley Cup contender. "It definitely gives you a little boost," Zubrus said. "With the last couple of years in Washington, you don't get to experience the playoffs or a real hockey atmosphere. This is a very good change for me. I'm very … [Read more...] about From second-worst to first: Zubrus excited to join Cup-contending Sabres

'Zubrus is probably a rental player for the Sabres. His $1.85-million dollar salary this year helped Buffalo stay under the salary cap. But he's going to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and reportedly turned down a three year offer from the Caps worth $10-million. Zubrus says he doesn't regret turning down that offer. "What difference does it make … [Read more...] about Zubrus Joins Sabres

'Once the heir apparent to Dominik Hasek, Marty Biron was squarely back in the spotlight six days ago, and where others hightail out of the HSBC Arena locker rooms, Biron would have done two shows if the tickets were moving.' … [Read more...] about Even through bad times, Biron was good

Deals leave Amerks top-heavy on defense (Rochester D&C) Amerks greet Griffins tonight at BCA (Amerks.com) Florida recalls Globke, assigns Welch to Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We expect to play good every night no matter who's in the lineup," said rookie forward Clarke MacArthur, who scored his second career goal and added two assists. "Even though we keep losing character guys, other guys step up. It's been rolling really well."' … [Read more...] about Short-handed squad comes up big

'The four trades weren't Bob Corkum deals. They were the sort of moves that showed the Sabres, who acquired no help at last year's trade deadline, weren't willing to take their increasingly inexperienced roster for granted.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lay it on the line

'"You always wish you could do more," Regier said before driving to Toronto for the Sabres' game against the Maple Leafs. "You would like to be in on every deal. In a lot of ways, you are in a lot of deals moving in different directions. You hope to get [someone] you feel strongly who can help your team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope trades lead to Stanley Cup

'This season is about one thing: winning the Cup. Anything less will be a failure.' … [Read more...] about Regier shows he’s game at deadline

'The Lithuanian has enough speed to keep up with Ovechkin, and he has the size to keep the puck from opponents. Zubrus is 6-foot-4, 227 pounds, making him the second-largest Sabre behind Andrew Peters (6-4, 230).' … [Read more...] about Zubrus should feel less pressure