'The move puts the Sabres at the 23-player roster limit with four goaltenders. However, Leighton will most likely be sent to Rochester unless there is another trade in the works.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade Bartovic For Goaltender
The Sabres Report - Oct 4, 2005
Game has a new look as hockey returns
'As of Monday, the team had sold 7,460 full season tickets, plus the equivalent of another 750 in mini-packs. That adds up to 8,210 so far, with the team expecting to reach 8,500.' … [Read more...] about Game has a new look as hockey returns
Three goalies left after Sabres cuts
'The Sabres could have carried one more player but chose to demote center Derek Roy to the Rochester Americans while waiving forwards Milan Bartovic and Jason Pominville and defenseman Doug Janik. Forwards Adam Mair and Andrew Peters were placed on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Three goalies left after Sabres cuts
Bugs make deal with NHL team
'"If they wanted to put eight-to-10 guys in Rochester, they won't have room for the other guys," Rent said. "There are going to be younger guys that aren't quite ready to play in Rochester yet, but they don't want to give up on them. This way they can stick them in Shreveport."' … [Read more...] about Bugs make deal with NHL team
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Surprised Roy assigned to Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Work in Progress (RNews.com) Sabres assign Roy to Rochester; place three on waivers (Amerks.com) Amerks open 50th season this Friday at BCA (Amerks.com) Scott Stirling on WBEE Wednesday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 3, 2005
Sabres assign roy to Rochester
'Forward Derek roy was assigned to rochester while forwards Milan bartovic, Jason Pominville and Doug Janik were placed on waivers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign roy to Rochester
Roster now stands at 22
'"It was a very difficult decision," stated Ruff of Roy's assignment on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Roster now stands at 22
Sabres forwards Mair, Peters put on injured list
'Mair has a groin injury that kept him to one preseason game, and Peters has a strained left triceps. Under NHL rules, both players will be inactive for at least one week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forwards Mair, Peters put on injured list
Sabres Send Down Roy, Three Others To Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres decided to send center Derek Roy down to Rochester before the start of the season. Sean McMorrow, Doug Janek, and Milan Bartovich were place on waivers to go down to Rochester as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Send Down Roy, Three Others To Rochester
Mudbugs Announce Affiliation with NHL's Buffalo Sabres
"The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs of the Central Hockey League announced today that the team has signed an affiliation agreement with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Over the past three seasons, the Mudbugs have had a working agreement with the Sabres' AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Mudbugs Announce Affiliation with NHL's Buffalo Sabres
Regier hoping patience pays off for young Sabres
'While many teams made headlines restocking their rosters with high-profile free agents after the NHL lockout ended, Regier sat mostly quiet, confident in the young core he already assembled. "For us it was about trying to keep that core together," Regier said. "It should count for something."' … [Read more...] about Regier hoping patience pays off for young Sabres
He shoots; will he score?
'"It's going to be tough," said Wayne Redshaw, a Port Colborne-based sports writer who has covered the Sabres since the team's first game in 1970. Redshaw is also president of the Western New York chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. "The Sabres are going to have to rebuild the fans' confidence from day one," he … [Read more...] about He shoots; will he score?
The Sabres Report - Oct 2, 2005
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
It's a tough numbers game for defenseman (Rochester D&C) Amerks Lose Preseason Opener (RNews.com) Amerks lose 4-3 in shootout (Amerks.com) Marlies Do It Again (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 1, 2005
Miller gets closer to No. 1 job
'"He looked a little nervous tonight," Ruff said of Miller. "I thought there were some uncharacteristic rebounds that came off him, but you get to the last game of the preseason, he put pressure on himself to really put a performance together. I think he was strong."' … [Read more...] about Miller gets closer to No. 1 job
Patrick decides to lace up skates again, in Germany
'"Could it be an old athlete refusing to accept retirement? Maybe," Patrick said with a laugh. "Could it be I'm having a hard time making the transition from player to coach? Maybe it's that, too."' … [Read more...] about Patrick decides to lace up skates again, in Germany