Archives for July 2013

Amerks lose three key players to free agency (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres have first signing and it's for Rochester (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres don’t have positional needs heading into the shopping spree as far as roster numbers go. But as can be expected for a team that’s missed the playoffs two straight seasons, they certainly can upgrade the talent level across the board.' … [Read more...] about Sabres likely won’t be making big splash in free agency

'By the way, the Sabres were dreaming if they thought they had any real chance of bringing back Briere. Check his DOB: 10/6/77. Check their roster. He’ll be 36 years old this season, and they’re not going anywhere. It’s one thing for them to make their fans suffer, but there was no reason for him to suffer with them.' … [Read more...] about Briere lands in the perfect spot

'“It means fit, and the fit may be positional, it may be a character (player), it may be to add some scoring if we need scoring, depending on whether or not we get involved in the trade market, which is forming now that the draft is over,” Regier, not quite answering the question, said Tuesday inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres likely won’t pursue big names during free agency

'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

'“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

'“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

'“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

'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

'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

'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

'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

'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

'The team will play seven games, including three home games at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2013 preseason schedule

'The Avalanche fired Sacco in April after going 16-25-7. He guided the Avs to the playoffs in his trophy-nominated first season, going 43-30-9 with a club that had just finished last in the Northwest Division. He failed to reach the postseason in his final three years and finished 130-134-30.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Rolston adds Sacco as an assistant