Archives for April 22, 2013

'“I wasn’t really expecting any opportunity like this at the start of the year,” said Pysyk, who made his debut March 17 after Andrej Sekera got hurt. “I got called up sort of out of nowhere. I tried to just do my best and enjoy my time up here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pysyk still has plenty to play for

'“When I first came here when the season started, I was a little nervous and stuff. I didn’t have a lot of confidence. After I went to juniors and came back here again, I felt more comfortable. I felt like it’s my team and I belong here.”' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko in, Kaleta out on Monday

'Pardy added: “It’s never easy. You talk to any team that’s been out of the playoffs for the last couple weeks, they’ll tell you how hard it is to come to the rink and play these games knowing you have no chances at (the) playoffs. For a hockey player, it’s pretty tough mentally.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe they have plenty to play for after playoff elimination

'“We’re going to see these next three games with Mikhail,” interim Sabres coach Ron Rolston said. “He’s got skill. You watch him out there, he’s got big skill.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Grigorenko set to return to lineup

Tonight Jets at Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets-Sabres Preview (AP) Winnipeg Jets (23-19-3) at Buffalo Sabres (19-20-6) (AP) Jets continue playoff push against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Winnipeg Coverage

Amerks win, will face Marlies in playoffs (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Bulldogs’ stinker of a season comes to an end (Hamilton Spectator) Hackett makes 30 saves as Bulldogs lose 4-1 to Americans in season finale (CP) Cassidy Leads Amerks to Playoffs (WGR-AM) First-round playoff schedules announced (TheAHL.com) Amerks close out regular season with 4-1 win at Hamilton … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage