Archives for February 2014

'“I’m just a tap on the shoulder away any time, is what I told the coach,” Miller said. “If I have to support Quickie, I’m going to support Quickie. Today, it was nice to get in the net and contribute.”' … [Read more...] about MSU’s Ryan Miller makes the most of his chance in Sochi

Rochester Amerks rally past Texas Stars (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester beats Stars 5-4 in overtime (Austin American Statesman) Amerks beat AHL's Best Team in Front of GM Murray (WGR-AM) Amerks rally to beat Stars in overtime thriller (Amerks.com) Americans Rally to Stun Stars in Overtime 5-4 (TexasStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

Rochester Amerks fall to Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Comets edge Amerks in playoff-type game (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks come up short in 2-1 loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Final: Comets 2 vs. Rochester 1 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'But Miller has been the superior NHL goalie this season, perhaps the best in the league considering his dubious support on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma will be questioned if Miller decision doesn’t work

'The 27-year-old would need the Sabres’ blessing to go overseas. Clearly, he’s out of their plans.' … [Read more...] about Report links AWOL Linus Omark to old Swedish club

Rochester Amerks rout Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Tardif leads Amerks past Comets (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks return from All-Star break with 7-3 rout of Comets (Amerks.com) Final: Comets 3 @ Rochester 7 (UticaComets.com) Comet Tales: Matt MacKenzie (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I’m not really sure what the exact next steps are,” Epp said, “just trying to figure out where he can go, where they can reassign him, where they want to have him, where he’s going to be best-suited for them and their situation.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Omark a no-show in Rochester

Phil Varone’s return a boost (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I thought as the game went on, we got better and better,” said Nolan, who arrived in Russia on Monday. “We felt we could really compete. I was really proud of the way our guys battled. Unfortunately, hockey is a game of mistakes and we made a couple in the last minute of the game that cost us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie gets a sense of deja vu on Olympic ice

'Without Latvia, without a recent high-level job on his resume, Pat LaFontaine, Buffalo’s president of hockey operations and a big Nolan supporter, couldn’t have hired him to coach again in November.' … [Read more...] about Taking Latvia coaching job changed Ted Nolan’s career, helped Sabres notice him

'“You have to lose a game to get the silver and you’re a breath away from gold. It can be a hard award. It’s second place,” he said. “In this League, you don’t really get that. There’s that feeling that it is what it is. It’s second. It is a great tournament but you want to be first and that’s what drives you.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for Sochi

Ristolainen savors golden goal as he grinds it out with Amerks (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"There are only 1,200 registered players in the country," said Nolan, who has guided the Sabres to a 11-19-7 record since he was named interim coach on Nov. 13. "But they're a very proud people."' … [Read more...] about Nolan takes reins for another underdog

'With Miller, a coach knows what he's getting, a steely-eyed competitor, a consistent and comforting presence in net. He's been in this arena before, playing so well in Vancouver he was named the tournament MVP.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller deserves to be No. 1 in USA net

'The Sabres are multiple years and/or players away from being a legitimate Stanley Cup hopeful. Miller is about to enter the downside of his career. He hasn’t won a playoff series since George W. Bush was president. Though the Sabres have plenty of room under the salary cap, he’ll be too costly to re-sign in terms of value. Plus, the odds of doing it are slim. He appears ready … [Read more...] about Miller is ready to move on, so let him