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'"I don't see us conceding any more", Drury said. "We came off a longstanding belief of not having a cap and on top of that with the 24 percent rollback, I think we've gone far enough. I think it's on them to make a deal, to get fair and if they want hockey, they are going to have to be realistic with us and not try and bully us into their … [Read more...] about Drury: Players have compromised enough

Botterill calling it a career (Rochester D&C) Botterill Decides to Retire (RNews.com) Botterill career ended by fourth concussion (CP) Calder Cup 2005 tour makes a stop in Rochester (Amerks.com) Jason Botterill announces his retirement (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'I recognize that the players are trying to stay true to their principles, but every day this drags out is worse for them.' … [Read more...] about NHL = NCL…No Clue League

Botterill out rest of season for Amerks (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Chalk me up as one of those fans who is glad the owners are standing their ground. Professional athletes in this country have taken advantage of the common man long enough.' … [Read more...] about NHL was right in putting the season on ice

'Some of those wild tilts where remembered for his ending up half naked on the ice. That was cleverly by design. He would deliberately wear his jersey and equipment in a fashion where he could easily discard the gear so that his opponent had nothing to grab on to. The NHL quickly installed the "Rob Ray Rule" - any player who does not have his jersey tied down and … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Rob Ray

'"Some of the things that make it exciting they're trying to take out - the big hitting and maybe the fighting side," Ray said. "People go to a rink and they get excited about a big hit and a fight. They don't get excited about defensive hockey and power plays and all that kind of crap. It is what it is - they come to see a physical … [Read more...] about All Sports guests weigh in on heavy subject: The NHL

Skating with the Best (RNews.com) Amerks shoot for a record this week (Amerks.com) Booster club and players to visit firehouse Tuesday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'There won't be an amateur draft without an agreement so the NHL would like to have something in place by June.' … [Read more...] about Both Sides In NHL Fiasco Try To Regroup

'Gary Bettman has spent his tenure as commissioner gloating that NHL games are played before near-capacity crowds, using attendance as an affirmation of the game's solid footing and widespread popularity. What he failed to notice, or chose to ignore, was the contrary signal being sent by the television audience. Viewers were souring on the sport...'. … [Read more...] about NHL didn't look at big picture

'"Playing in Europe? No way," he says. "Being in Buffalo with my family far outweighed any benefits of playing in Switzerland and living out of a hotel all winter."' … [Read more...] about NHL tough guy now 'Mr. Mom'

Amerks a match for Joe Crozier's fabled 1965 squad (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'In the preseason version of this listing of the Buffalo Sabres Top 20 prospects, forward Thomas Vanek knocked goaltender Ryan Miller from the top slot that the goaltender had held for some time. But the pendulum has swung back towards Miller in this mid-season presentation of the Top 20, with the two Rochester Americans teammates reverting back to their former … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 prospects

'"I feel like I was played," Biron said. "I feel the fans were played. I feel bad. People were coming up to me at the rink, and they were so excited the lockout was over.' … [Read more...] about Sides further apart, season '100 percent'

'Goodenow can do little but wait for Bettman's next move.' … [Read more...] about What's next for the NHL?