Archives for April 2013

'For me, this turned into a road trip that will stay with me forever. While in Boston, I walked down to the site of the bombing. It was so strange to see Boylston Street, normally packed with people, so empty. Between visiting the site, witnessing the video tribute, the national anthem, and the energy and emotion of the fans at TD Garden, the last 30 hours have been an … [Read more...] about Tough night in Boston

'When it came time for the game, the Bruins heard a playoff-caliber cheer, and after a moment of silence and video tribute to the victims, longtime Bruins anthem singer Rene Rancourt came out to play his usual role. But after a couple verses he quieted down, waved his arms and led the crowd in "The Star-Spangled Banner" with the 17,565 on hand providing the majority of the … [Read more...] about Bruins clinch with shootout loss on emotional night

'Drew Stafford scored the shootout winner in the third round, after Cody Hodgson had tied the game up on the power play with just 27 seconds left in regulation. Thomas Vanek also scored for Buffalo, while Dan Paille and Chris Kelly replied for the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Emotional rescue

Rochester Amerks' David Leggio leads fundraiser to help family (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Shuffling off from Buffalo (Saint John's Telegram) Amerks recall Catenacci and Knapp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“That’s a huge day in Boston,” said interim coach Ron Rolston, a former assistant at BC and Harvard who has also watched the marathon finish several times. “The [11 a.m. Red Sox] game lets out and you’ve got all those fans coming out in the street and they usually stay out to watch the race and go to the restaurants and bars. It’s a scary thing.”' … [Read more...] about Boston bombings hit close to home for Sabres

'“He will remain on the roster for the time being until we get him in the lineup here or deem him better served by being in the lineup in Rochester,” said General Manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko returns but will take seat tonight

'“If I didn’t have this great opportunity, I probably would’ve been down there hanging out with my old team and everything,” an emotional Ruhwedel said before the Sabres flew to Boston as planned Tuesday afternoon. “So, yeah, it kind of hit me like that. I probably would’ve been somewhere in the vicinity.”' … [Read more...] about Emotional Sabres ready to play in Boston

'“Now he’s got to come back here and earn what he gets,” Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to monitor Grigorenko in NHL with junior season over

Sabres-Bruins Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (18-19-6) at Boston Bruins (26-11-4) (The Sports Network) Bruins back on the ice, can clinch against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage

'''Oh, that's not important to me. I just want to make sure everybody's OK down there,'' said the 22-year-old, who's played two games with the Sabres. ''My homecoming is nothing compared to that.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Ruhwedel reflects on marathon bombings

'Interim coach Ron Rolston wants to see Grigorenko in practice because the Sabres haven't ruled out demoting the 18-year-old to AHL Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie C Grigorenko rejoins Buffalo

'As far as if anybody he knew was right there Ruhwedel said, “My teammates they didn’t see it, but they were very close. They said it was a day where everybody was real joyous and having a lot of fun and you could just see the emotion on people’s faces and how heartbreaking it was. They said it was a pretty rough day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres reflect on Boston bombings

'He would get a lot of playing time right away with the Amerks, but Regier has his reasons for keeping him in Buffalo, “Because I want to see where he is, where his game is, his mindset. I spoke with him just briefly this morning and spent a little more time with him. We told him we were going to bring him back here initially and we’ve done that. We’ll see where we end up as a … [Read more...] about Sabres Grigorenko is here for now

'"I get an interview and I do them; that's how it is. I tell the truth. I call it like it is. I don't think anybody respects anybody that sugarcoats anything."' … [Read more...] about Five Questions: Outspoken Ott on Sabres’ season

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that forward Mikhail Grigorenko has been recalled from the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forward Mikhail Grigorenko