Archives for May 2012

'In the summer of 1987, Cyr was shot in the abdomen by a taxi driver during a robbery attempt in the Dominican Republic. He missed 17 games and had only one goal in 20 games when he was traded to the Rangers on Dec. 31, 1987 for Mike Donnelly and a draft choice that eventually was used to select Alexander Mogilny. Cyr finished his Sabre career with 85 goals and 111 assists in … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Cyr is dead at 48

'Cyr suffered a heart attack and from diabetes-related complications, CHEK in British Columbia reported.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Cyr passes away

'Cyr played six seasons for the Sabres from 1982-83 to 1987-88 and concluded his career with the New York Rangers and Hartford Whalers, scoring 101 goals and amassing 241 points in 470 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Former NHLer Cyr dead at 48

'After playing a long NHL season, did you even to hesitate to play when asked? No, never. If the season is over early or before the Worlds, it’s a disappointment. But it is what it is, and every time if I get a chance to play for my country I’ll go without any regret.' … [Read more...] about Catching up with Andrej Sekera

Season rewind with Amerks rookie forward Phil Varone (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula has offered to spruce up a section of the city's waterfront on his own dime.' … [Read more...] about Pegula offers landscaping for part of Canalside

'The very good possibility that he will bounce back makes him an attractive buy-low option for other NHL teams. The numbers say the Sabres should wait until the trade deadline next season to attempt a trade. It may anger fans, but chances are his value will be higher then.' … [Read more...] about What Advanced Stats Say about the Sabres Pt. 3: Derek Roy

'The highest player drafted from the NCAA ranks in the last five years was Corey Tropp in the third round of the 2007 draft so it is safe to say that Buffalo relies more on junior hockey than the NCAA. The Sabres had seven players in the NCAA last season including, one fourth rounder, two fifth rounders, a sixth rounder, and three seventh rounders.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres own small group of European and collegiate prospects

'I still think they made out great. When the moves were made, Homgren said he didn't know if his team would be better, but he knew they would be different. Turns out that their results were the same. They traded away their Captain and one of their leading scorers and still went as far in the playoffs. Now they also have the benefit of being younger and having sent the … [Read more...] about Why I Still Wish the Sabres Were More Like the Flyers

Jay McKee: finding passion behind the bench (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

Season Rewind With Amerks Goaltender David Leggio (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'I bring this up for one reason, there are other teams in the National Hockey League. Buffalo is getting its share these days, but let’s not get crazy every time a player’s name comes up. The salary cap says Nash, Parise, Getzlaf and Ryan can’t all come to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Do the Sabres have Cap space?

'"Once the season ended, we started talking a little bit more about the contract and what was going on, and from there, we came to an agreement," Lieuwen said. "They would negotiate the contract and bring certain offers to me and during that process, it was an exciting time."' … [Read more...] about Lieuwen inks contract with Buffalo Sabres

'“It’s exciting to be able to move on to the pro ranks,” said Lieuwen, who inked a three-year, two-way pact with the Sabres which will likely see him start his career with one of Buffalo’s minor-pro affiliates – the Rochester Americans (AHL) or the Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL).' … [Read more...] about Abbotsford goalie Lieuwen signs with Sabres

'Lieuwen (6’5”, 189 lbs., 8/8/91) finished the 2011-12 season ranked third among all Western Hockey League goaltenders with a 2.50 goals against average and ranked fifth with a .914 save percentage. In his second season as the starting goaltender for the Kootenay Ice, Lieuwen went 27-20-6-2 with three shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Lieuwen to entry-level contract