Archives for May 2011

'Dineen, 47, has spent the past six years as the head coach of the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, and won the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL's outstanding coach, as voted by members of the media, in his first season behind the bench.' … [Read more...] about Panthers set to hire Dineen as next Head Coach

'"It takes a long time and a winning product to cultivate a fan base," said Peter Psyllos, owner of The Distillery on Mount Hope Avenue, a sponsor of the Amerks since the 1980s. "We witnessed a gradual decline of the Amerks' fan base when the Sabres left."' … [Read more...] about Much needs to happen before Buffalo Sabres buy Rochester Amerks

'“Not all of it has sunk in quite yet, but it’s been an amazing time and I’ve got a lot of friends and family back home who are very proud of me, and it’s been a tremendous time.”' … [Read more...] about A ”whirlwind” month for McNabb

'"I don't want to leave when all these good things are going on. I'm trying to capture the best of both worlds to see whether it works or not."' … [Read more...] about Voice of the Sabres to call fewer games

'The 19-year-old will need more overall improvement if he hopes to make the professional level. He has another year of juniors left, and he wants to start the growth process this summer when he makes his second visit to the Sabres' development camp.' … [Read more...] about Sutch is living his dream

'"My association with the fans has been absolutely incredible," Jeanneret said. "They've kept me going. There's no doubt about that whatsoever. When I got the opportunity to drive around and the kids give me 'La-La' and 'May Day' on the streets, it keeps you going. The only reason I am -- whatever I am -- is because of the fans."' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret more than just a play-by-play voice

'“It’s no secret that the constant travel has been wearing on me over the years, and there were several times last season when I thought that it might be my last,” Jeanneret said. “That’s why I presented this arrangement to Sabres management. I think it’s the best of both worlds, and allows me to continue doing the job I love. I really want … [Read more...] about Sabres announce broadcast changes for upcoming season

'Rick Jeanneret and Harry Neale told Howard Simon and Jeremy White Thursday morning that they will only being calling home games and selected road games during the 2011-12 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret and Harry Neale will only call selected games in 2011-12

'"I consider Rochester to be part of the Sabres nation," Sabres president Ted Black said on Wednesday. "When we do win the Stanley Cup, we will have a parade there, too."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Black promises Stanley Cup parade in Rochester

'"He's mature both physically and mentally," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "He's someone that's going to play in this organization on this hockey team for a long, long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres order room service, sign Foligno

'Selected in the fourth round of the 2009 draft, Foligno completed his fourth season with Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey League. He is the son of former Sabres player Mike Foligno and younger brother of Ottawa Senators forward Nick Foligno.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign rookie F Foligno to 3-year contract

'Terry does not have "final say." I know that sounds weird. I don't have "final say." Darcy does not have "final say." We have a flat management team and there are and will be many voices and points of view taken into consideration. In the end, we will do whatever we need to do to win the Cup. That is the reason for the Sabres existence.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with President Ted Black

'“Marcus is a proven leader and someone that we believe will fit in very well within our organization,” said Regier. “As Buffalo fans will remember from his play in the World Juniors, Marcus is a great mix of size and skill.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Marcus Foligno

'"I'm excited about it and looking forward to being a Sabre one day," McNabb said this week at the Memorial Cup. "It's been a great four years here, but I'm ready to move on. I'm excited to develop. I'll obviously probably start in the minors for a bit, but I'll improve down there and hopefully make my way up as soon as possible."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo draft pick McNabb ready for next step

'Here's the irony: Barnaby came off like a kook when he played but actually had everything in order. When everything appeared to be fine, his life was a mess. The domestic dispute May 13 involving his estranged wife, the former Christine Cardarella, and her male friend appears to fall in line with other erratic behavior after he left the game.' … [Read more...] about Racking their brains