Archives for September 2011

'"From what I saw, I hope that’s not a legal hit, because if it is, I could’ve gotten hurt more than what I was," Gaustad said. "I just got to move on from it. "' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘disappointed’ in no suspension for Armstrong

'The Sabres are now about $930,000 under the cap, taking away Kotalik and Morrisonn but counting a $425,000 bonus owed Tyler Myers. They had been about $3.6 million over with the NHL's top payroll. They are now third in cap payroll at about $63.3 million, behind Washington ($65.1 million) and Philadelphia ($64.1 million). The Capitals are the only team over the cap.' … [Read more...] about Kotalik, Morrisonn assigned to Rochester

'Getting to opening night, however, has a much different feel this fall. Next week the Sabres will ship off to Europe to open the regular season, leaving behind an arena, nee, center full of Pegula-funded construction projects including a brand new locker room.' … [Read more...] about Only thing left for Sabres is winning

Rochester Amerks' Brennan aims to make Sabres take notice (Rochester D&C) Ex-Amerk Sean McMorrow pleads guilty to marijuana smuggling (Rochester D&C) Day 1 of training camp offers a homecoming, reunion of sorts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'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

'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

'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

'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 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

'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

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

'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

'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

'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

'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