Archives for June 2012

'Five other players from the 2011-12 Amerks – Drew MacIntyre, Michael Ryan, Dennis Persson, Mark Voakes and Paul Szczechura – have already signed deals to play in Europe next season. Persson, a defenseman picked 24th overall in 2006, never played for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Morrisonn signs with KHL club

Two Amerks D-men reportedly sign in Europe (WGR-AM) Season rewind with Amerks forward Travis Turnbull (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Ray had been serving as the third analyst at ice level. He will stay between the benches for home games, which will leave Jeanneret alone upstairs. Ray is expected to join Jeanneret in the booth on the road, becoming a full-time color commentator after eight seasons with the broadcast team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shuffle team in broadcast booth

'n addition, Brian Duff will become the full-time host for all games broadcast on MSG. Duff filled in last season when Kevin Sylvester, the team’s TV host since 2005, substituted for Jeanneret. Sylvester will begin hosting a daily radio show on WGR 550 later this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up broadcast team

'Among the major changes will be Rob Ray being added to the broadcast booth as the full-time color analyst and the creation of a new Sabres radio show, hosted by Kevin Sylvester, which will air daily and makes its debut on June 18.' … [Read more...] about Changes coming to Sabres broadcasts in 2012-13

'"I'm excited, there's no doubt about that whatsoever," Rick Jeanneret said by phone. "You can try and act blase and try and say, 'Well, it's just another day in RJ's life,' but it's not. It really does mean something."' … [Read more...] about Top shelf! Jeanneret earns Hockey Hall of Fame call

'Jeanneret, the Sabres' play-by-play voice for more than 40 years, has been selected by the NHL Broadcasters' Association to receive the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. Jeanneret's known for many memorable calls, including "La-la-la-la-Fontaine!" whenever former Sabres captain Pat LaFontaine scored.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeanneret, MacGregor earn NHL media awards

'I never actually talked to them; I just knew they were at my games a lot. I remember playing Belleville in the playoffs, and I knew they had scouts at the first two games so I wanted to play well. I’d had some talks with the Rangers, and my agent told me about a few other teams that were interested. Buffalo was always around but we never talked. With the history of my dad … [Read more...] about Draft stories: Marcus Foligno

'The Sabres play by play man scaled back on his work load last season and it made an immense difference. “I felt great towards the end” Jeanneret said. “I missed the playoffs because I was ready to go. Having some time off in the season helped me out in that regard, a lot of less travel.”' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret Will Be Back

'“The fans of Western New York have always meant an awful lot to me. And they’ve conveyed to me that I mean something to them. When I get an honor like this, it’s really taken to heart.”' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret humbled by Hall of Fame honor

'Fans can head to the arena starting at 5 p.m. June 22 to watch the first round on the HD video board and participate in family friendly entertainment. The night will feature player autograph sessions and floor hockey events on the arena floor. Children 12 and under will be required to wear a helmet to participate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to celebrate draft with party

'“The first summer I was doing rehab stuff with him and last year I had a full summer of working out and it really helped me so I’m happy I’m back there again.” Hodgson can already see the results in his on ice game, “Oh definitely, I owe a lot to Gary. Just helping me get healthy again and making me strong which allows me to play the game that I love.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hodgson takes off season seriously

'The Sabres made the right move in retaining him after last season. He will never be an elite scorer or two-way player, but he proved in 2011-12 that he can continue to have 5-on-5 success and has found excellent chemistry with Ennis and Foligno. His overall scoring next season will largely depend on whether those two regress and whether he finds his power play scoring touch … [Read more...] about What Advanced Stats Say About the Sabres Pt. 5: Drew Stafford

'Buffalo declined to offer contracts to center Steven Shipley and wingers Gregg Sutch and Cedrick Henley by Friday's deadline. The Sabres selected Shipley in the fourth round, Sutch in the fifth and Henley in the sixth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres decline to sign three ’10 draft picks

'Jeanneret, the longest-tenured announcer in the NHL, has been working Sabres games since the 1971-72 season. He will speak on behalf of the hall's 22nd induction class at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the First Niagara Center atrium.' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret picked for Greater Buffalo Sports Hall