'This leaves the Sabres with 27 players still in training camp (16 forwards, 8 defensemen and three goaltenders).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 14 players to Rochester
Archives for September 26, 2011
Sabres F Kotalik, D Morrisonn assigned to AHL
'The moves came two days after both players were waived in allowing the Sabres to get their payroll under the NHL's $64.3 million salary cap. Buffalo was projected to be a little over $3 million over the cap, and Kotalik and Morrisonn combined to make about $5 million in the final year of their respective contracts this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Kotalik, D Morrisonn assigned to AHL
Foligno, Kassian assigned to Amerks
'The Sabres also assigned forwards Ales Kotalik, Jonathan Parker, Michael Ryan, Colin Stuart, Phil Varone and Derek Whitmore; defensemen T.J. Brennan, Joe Finley, Brayden McNabb, Shaone Morrisonn, Dennis Persson and Drew Schiestel; goalie Drew MacIntyre.' … [Read more...] about Foligno, Kassian assigned to Amerks
Sabres get under cap, assign Kotalik, Morrisonn to Rochester
'Of course, the Sabres are still on the hook for their salaries, so they’ll likely eat more than $5 million this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get under cap, assign Kotalik, Morrisonn to Rochester
The aftermath: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 1
'The Sabres finished up a stretch of three games in a row, and four games in five days. This was the first time Buffalo had played three straight preseason games since 2001. "It's a tough schedule, I think it's a good test," said Ruff. "We had some players that didn't have a lot left in the tank and you could tell."' … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 1
Sabres' Ellis in a battle for last spot
'Once again, Ellis' fate is expected to come down to the final days of camp. He's essentially fighting Luke Adam and Cody McCormick for the last forward starting job, with a second player taking the reserve role. The third choice will start in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ellis in a battle for last spot
Monday's Columbus Coverage
Mason showing improved form in Jackets’ 4-1 win over Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Fox Sports Ohio) Preseason Post Game vs. Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Columbus Coverage
Byers help Blue Jackets top Sabres
'Myers put Buffalo on the board in the third period with a close-range backhander on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Byers help Blue Jackets top Sabres
Columbus 4, Buffalo 1
'Tyler Myers scored on a power play in the third period for Buffalo's goal and Ryan Miller allowed all four goals on 27 shots.' … [Read more...] about Columbus 4, Buffalo 1
Buffalo's Boyes suspended two preseason games
'Boyes will miss games against Columbus and Washington, but will be eligible to play when the Sabres open their season against Anaheim on October 7 in Helsinki, Finland.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Boyes suspended two preseason games
Sabres Fall to Blue Jackets
'The Sabres would finally get on the board in the third period with Radek Martinek in the box for a high sticking double minor. Tyler Myers cashed in on the first half of the powerplay, tickling the twine at 10:38 with assists from Pominville and Gragnani. But the rally would stop there and the Sabres took their first lost of the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Blue Jackets
Boyes Suspended
'The NHL has suspended Sabres forward Brady Boyes for two preseason games. The suspension stems from a hit Boyes delivered to the head of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Colborne in fron of the Leafs net during Saturday's preseason contest.' … [Read more...] about Boyes Suspended