Archives for April 2015

'Rochester will be Reinhart's fourth team this season. He had one assist in nine games with the Sabres before being returned to the juniors. He had 65 points (19 goals, 46 assists) in 47 games to finish third among Kootenay players. Reinhart also helped Canada win the world junior title in January.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres send top prospect Sam Reinhart to Rochester

'The Amerks play on the road Thursday against the Lake Erie Monsters, then home on Friday against the Toronto Marlies. If he is in the lineup Thursday, Reinhart could play a total of six games. The Amerks have already been eliminated from the post-season, so his AHL experience will be limited to the half dozen games to end the year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top prospect Reinhart assigned to Rochester

'Matt Ellis is not ready to hang it up and Matt Ellis dearly loves the game of hockey and to play it so you probably know how he feels today, “Those thoughts always cross you mind, you never know when it’s going to be your last day, so for me this is a familiar feeling because I seem to go through it every year, but you try to make the most of each day, live in the present and … [Read more...] about Sabres hold their last practice of the season

'“It’s been a pretty tough season here at some points, but you have to remember that you love what you do and yesterday was a good way to do that,” Patrick Kaleta said. “It was good to bond a little more as a team, but with two games left to go, you have to play your heart out and give everything you got.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres relish spoiler role to close out season

'Reinhart (6’1”, 185 lbs., 11/6/95) has spent the majority of the 2014-15 season with the Kootenay Ice (WHL), where he ranked third on the team with 65 points (19+46) despite playing in only 47 regular-season games and added a team-leading six goals in seven playoff games. His 1.38 points per game in the regular season ranked him in the top 10 among all WHL players.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart assigned to Rochester

Amerks score 5 unanswered goals in win over Lake Erie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters fall to Rochester Americans, 5-1 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks earn season sweep of Monsters with 5-1 win (Amerks.com) Monsters Fall To Rochester 5-1 (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Ristolainen has four goals and nine points during the last 12 games, bringing welcome relief as the 20-year-old nears the end of a trying season. He’s increased his totals to eight goals and 20 points in 76 games.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen finds light in dark season

'The Sabres remain in prime position to land one of them. If they finish 30th – they are one regulation loss or an Arizona victory away – they will be guaranteed a top-two pick. The Coyotes play in Vancouver on Thursday and Buffalo visits Columbus on Friday.' … [Read more...] about No surprise: McDavid, Eichel still 1-2

'He also knew he wasn’t truly general manager Tim Murray’s hire. While Murray awarded him the contract, Nolan’s friend Pat LaFontaine brought him back, the first act of his four-month run as president of hockey operations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe coach Ted Nolan has done well under difficult circumstances

'Reinhart started the season with the Sabres, registering one assist in nine games. The 19-year-old center had 19 goals and 65 points in 47 appearances with the Ice. He also played a huge role in Team Canada’s gold medal run at the world junior championship earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart going to Amerks; Connor McDavid ranks No. 1

'“Sometimes you can work the guys without even knowing they’re working. A 3-on-3 tournament, we used to do that once a week in junior hockey,” he said. “It’s good for your conditioning. It’s good to read and react. It’s good to see who competes on a regular basis.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres change pace at practice with 3-on-3 tournament

Jump to Amerks produces growing pains for Garbowsky (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres' top prospect Reinhart assigned to Rochester (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres thus remain two points behind Arizona with two games to play. Buffalo (54 points) plays Friday at Columbus and hosts Pittsburgh in its season finale Saturday in First Niagara Center. Arizona (56 points) plays Thursday at Vancouver and closes its season Saturday at home against Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes lose; 30th will have to wait for Sabres

'Reinhart, who did not score a goal in nine games with Buffalo in October, would not rejoin the Sabres for their final two games this weekend. That’s because if he played in one of them, he would burn the first year of his entry-level contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects make it to postseason

'“I think I’ve taken pride in being a guy reliable in his own end,” Baptiste said by phone Sunday. “I think in Sudbury I was a little bit more focused on scoring because I think I needed to be that No. 1 guy. I’m able to still produce offensively, but I’m put into situations where I can shut down defensively and go out there for the last faceoffs and D-zone faceoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Nick Baptiste thriving in new role with Otters