'What will you miss the most about being in Buffalo? It’s an incredibly people friendly area. It’s a city, but feels like a small town a lot of the time. We have a lot of good friends here.' … [Read more...] about Q & A with Warburg native and Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff
Archives for July 4, 2013
Agent says release caught Gerbe by surprise
'“We had no conversations with them regarding Nathan's future,” Neumann said by phone late Wednesday afternoon from his Westchester County office. “His exit meeting was fine. This whole thing was certainly a little bit surprising.”' … [Read more...] about Agent says release caught Gerbe by surprise
Sacco eager to be mentor to young players
'“I’m there to support Ron 100 percent and make sure we have success as a team. … I can learn from my experiences of dealing with younger players and the hurdles they’ll face dealing with a long season. You can help guys through those situations.”' … [Read more...] about Sacco eager to be mentor to young players
Buffalo Sabres sign Matt Ellis to two-way deal
'“I’m invested in the development of the prospects, in helping them attain their NHL dreams,” Ellis said. “And I still want to be part of a championship.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Matt Ellis to two-way deal
Buffalo Sabres want to help run Rochester's Blue Cross Arena
'A proposal to have the Buffalo Sabres share in managing Blue Cross Arena at the Community War Memorial will wait another year, as the city develops a plan for possible upgrades — and determines whether the venue’s naming rights continue or change.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres want to help run Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena
Nathan Gerbe’s Sabres career over with team planning buyout
'Gerbe, a prolific NCAA and AHL scorer, has never recaptured that slick offensive ability in the NHL, though, only accumulating 29 goals and 72 points in 188 games. The diminutive American – Gerbe’s only 5-foot-5 and 173 pounds – has instead mostly become a third- or fourth-line checker. The 25-year-old had only five goals and 10 points in 42 games last year.' … [Read more...] about Nathan Gerbe’s Sabres career over with team planning buyout
Agent: Sabres to buy out F Gerbe's contract
'Gerbe was set to make $1.85 million next season. He had 72 points (29 goals, 43 assists) in 188 career games.' … [Read more...] about Agent: Sabres to buy out F Gerbe’s contract
Buffalo agree to terms with Ellis
'The 6-foot, 212-pound left winger played just six games with the Sabres last year. He spent most of the season playing for Buffalo's AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, where he tallied seven goals and 12 points in 32 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo agree to terms with Ellis
Sabres agree to terms with Ellis on two-year deal
'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Matt Ellis on a two-year, two-way contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Ellis on two-year deal
Sabres announce 2013 preseason schedule
'The team will play seven games, including three home games at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2013 preseason schedule