Archives for November 2013

'They are First Nations men, to be precise; that is the correct nomenclature in Canada. Sabres coach Ted Nolan is an Ojibwe from Ontario. Flyers coach Craig Berube is part Cree, and from Alberta.' … [Read more...] about An NHL first at Flyers vs. Sabres

Flyers-Sabres: 5 things you need to know (CSN Philadelphia) Sabres-Flyers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (5-17-1) at Philadelphia Flyers (8-10-2) (The Sports Network) Sabres visit Philadelphia to face surging Flyers (NHL.com) Five Things: Flyers Vs Buffalo Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'''We determined that the assignment would not have been consistent with our obligations under the league's agreement with the CHL,'' NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said by email.' … [Read more...] about NHL blocks bid to send down Mikhail Grigorenko

'In reaching its decision, the league cited its agreement with the Canadian Hockey League preventing teams from assigning players with junior eligibility to the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about NHL blocks Sabres’ bid to send Grigorenko to AHL

'In 25 career NHL games, all with Buffalo in 2011-12, McNabb has recorded one goal and seven assists for eight points. Through 15 games this season with Rochester, he leads all defensemen with 12 points on two goals and 10 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall McNabb, Adam

'The ruling forces the Sabres to keep Grigorenko in Buffalo or return him to his Canadian junior team, the Quebec Remparts. But the Remparts already have the maximum two imports and would have to make a trade to clear room for Grigorenko.' … [Read more...] about Sabres denied sending rookie to minors

'It’s still very much up in the air on what they’re going to do with the young Russian, but Nolan has a good first impression of Grigorenko, “He’s a great kid, he’s a nice young man and he’s just put in this predicament, it’s nothing to do with him personally, we want to make sure we find the best solution to make him better. Now we have to find what’s the best situation for … [Read more...] about Sabres Grigorenko back at practice

Solid Penguins shut down Amerks offense (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Penguins jump past Amerks (Wiles Barre Times Leader) Amerks Fall in Ristolainen’s AHL Debut (WGR-AM) Amerks come up short in 3-1 loss to baby Pens (Amerks.com) Penguins work past Amerks (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I can’t speak for them, but just by the expression on their face, it was almost like a relief,” the coach said. “You talk to almost any player that went through junior hockey, some of the things they always say is it was the best three years of their life. They get to play with their peers. They get to go to movies. They get to go on dates on a certain night off. That’s what … [Read more...] about LaFontaine shuffles the Sabres’ deck before another loss

'The biggest issue looming, other than picking the next general manager, is deciding whether Ryan Miller will be the long-term answer in goal. Even if the Sabres conclude they want him for the next phase, it doesn’t mean he’ll be here. Several variables will be factored into the equation before they arrive at the final answer.' … [Read more...] about Sending Sabre kids down is only the first step

'“It’s another learning curve,” Ennis said. “Learn to start hard. We did, we scored and we didn’t sustain it. It’s another thing we need to kind of learn.”' … [Read more...] about Blues recover from Ennis’ quick goal

'“There’s not too many 18-year-olds that can play in this league and be a contributing player,” Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Three prospects sent to Amerks

'“I think our youth really showed tonight,” said Nolan, who’s 1-2 as coach. “This is one of the better teams in the National Hockey League.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast against Blues, can’t hold on

'“Whether I saw them or not, I don’t think it really made much of a difference,” Nolan said. “We look at where we are with this organization and where we have to go to, and proper development is so important.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ reassignment of youngsters represents culture change from new regime

'“I thought we had a great team,” Roy said Tuesday prior to the St. Louis Blues’ 4-1 win against the Sabres, his first game back at the First Niagara Center. “Then a couple weeks later I got traded. It was tough. I wanted to stay here. I had a lot of good friends on the team and around the city. It’s a great place to place to play and a great place to live.”' … [Read more...] about Derek Roy feels he has home with Blues, wanted to stay with Sabres