Archives for July 2013

'“It was incredible. There’s not really many words that can describe putting on your home town team’s jersey for the first time. Being able to skate on the ice and see all those people out there, it was definitely very special.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo boys have their day with the Sabres

'As far as what they’re trying to get out of this camp Ron Rolston said, “It gives us an opportunity to see the progress of our players that have been here for a while and how they’re coming along. We know the players from Rochester and what they’re doing because we watched them play, but players that are still juniors or college, it allows us to bring our drafts in and get … [Read more...] about Sabres Rolston has an agenda for rookie camp

'With 11 picks in the draft, including five in the first two rounds, the Sabres knocked it out of the park.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2013 draft review

'Admission to the practice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday is free.' … [Read more...] about Development camp info

Mike Zigomanis joins Rochester Americans (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks sign Zigomanis, Roy and Lepkowski to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

“I have not talked to anybody in Buffalo and the Sabres have not called,” Petr Svoboda, Jagr’s agent, told The News by phone Tuesday afternoon from his office in Santa Monica, Calif. “It’s absolutely not true. Speculation.”' … [Read more...] about Agent says Jagr to Sabres is just speculation

'Andreychuk played 1,639 NHL games, which ranks sixth all-time. The former Sabres left wing scored 274 power-play goals, the most in history. He had 640 goals overall, 14th most in history. He had 1,338 points, which is 28th all-time. He also captained the Tampa Bay Lightning to a Stanley Cup title.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk’s numbers are Hall worthy

'“We’re compacting it into three days versus five,” said Kevin Devine, the Sabres’ director of amateur scouting. “We’ve really stressed to a lot of players to get into Buffalo to work out during the summer. It’s their choice, of course, because of the CBA, but there’s been a lot of compliance with that with the younger players coming in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects eager to impress

Former Amerks goalie David Leggio signs with Washington Capitals (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) David Leggio signs with Capitals, grateful for three strong seasons with Sabres organization (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The deal leaves the Sabres with a shade more than $11.1 million in cap space for next season, according to Capgeek.com. The Devils have just over $7.1 million but still need to sign restricted free agent forward Adam Henrique and hope to re-sign defenseman Marek Zidlicky, an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Tallinder back for spare part

'Tallinder’s departure worked out poorly for all sides.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Henrik Tallinder from Devils

Devs send Tallinder to Sabres (New York Post) Devils trade Henrik Tallinder to Buffalo for minor league left winger (Newark Star Ledger) Devils deal Tallinder to Sabres to free spot, money (Bergen Record) Devils acquire LW Riley Boychuk (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New Jersey Coverage

'He was a stalwart on the back end during Buffalo's playoff runs in 2006 and 2007 and became an on-ice mentor to Tyler Myers in 2009. Myers, 23, has struggled without Tallinder as a defensive partner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Tallinder from Devils for Boychuk

'The 34-year-old native of Sweden spent his first eight NHL campaigns in Buffalo, and has compiled 26 goals and 108 assists in 614 appearances since 2002.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-acquire Tallinder

'The Sabres have been busy adding defensemen since the season ended, bringing in Tallinder, Alexander Sulzer, Drew Bagnall and Jamie McBain. Moving Tallinder helped the Devils free space under the salary cap for next season. Tallinder is scheduled to make $3.5 million and carries a cap hit of $3.375 million.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder returns to Sabres