'Miller's No. 30 will be raised to the KeyBank Center rafters during the 2022-23 season, joining Hasek's No. 39 and serving as an enduring reminder of the story he wrote during his 12 years in Western New York - one that included team records in wins, saves, and games played by a goalie as well as a Vezina Trophy in 2010.' … [Read more...] about ‘Dream come true’ | Miller reacts to number retirement, Hall induction
Archives for June 2022
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Houser always ready at a moment's notice for organization (Amerks.com) Ryan Scarfo's top three moments of the season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
It's a homecoming for Ryan Miller and family to attend unveiling of Greater Buffalo Sports Hall class
'"Excited. I was just looking for a chance to get back with the family and definitely honored they would consider me so soon after retirement," the former Sabres goalie said prior to a news conference to announce the class Wednesday in Riverworks. "It feels weird that it’s been, what, eight years? I leave town and now I get to come back with my family, the two kids, a few more … [Read more...] about It’s a homecoming for Ryan Miller and family to attend unveiling of Greater Buffalo Sports Hall class
Ex-Sabres star Ryan Miller enjoying new life, still considers Buffalo ‘home’
'“I always feel like this is where I kind of grew up,” said Miller, the Sabres’ all-time leader in wins and the 2009-10 Vezina Trophy winner. “I went to college in my hometown, and then this is my chance to kind of step out on my own.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres star Ryan Miller enjoying new life, still considers Buffalo ‘home’
Ryan Miller back in town for Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
'The 2010 Vezina Trophy winner brought his two children to Buffalo for the first time. Miller told WGRZ’s Adam Benigni, “This is a great honor. The city of Buffalo has meant a lot to me and when I got the call for this, it was very emotional. I haven’t been back here in a while and I took it as a chance to get back here with the family and show my son Bodhi where Noureen and I … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller back in town for Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
Ryan Miller and Emily Regan headline 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame class
'Miller was between the pipes for the Sabres for 11 years. During that span, he amassed 284 wins to set the franchise record in that category. In eight more years in the NHL, Miller also became the winningest American-born goalie.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller and Emily Regan headline 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame class
Ryan Miller, among 12 inducted into 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
'"We were close and that is the part you look back on but we appreciate how hard it is to come together as a group and have that type of energy and team, you know it is not something that just happens, it takes the right mix, looking back we had a special group and it was fun to be part of it," said Miller.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller, among 12 inducted into 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
Sabres finally out of NHL coaching carousel, which spun faster with Boston's surprise firing of Bruce Cassidy
'The Sabres have been in the coaching market far too many times in recent years, with Granato the sixth bench boss since the 2013 firing of Lindy Ruff. For once, they can sit out this year's edition of the carousel, but Adams & Co. have to take notes on who lands jobs because they will affect things in both the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally out of NHL coaching carousel, which spun faster with Boston’s surprise firing of Bruce Cassidy
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
A look back at some of the most memorable moments of the season for Mark Alt and Peter Tischke (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Inside the NHL: To get good in goal, sometimes teams just have to be lucky
'Still, in taking Johansson, it's a shot to the gut to see other goalies drafted that year who Murray didn't get. Vancouver's Thatcher Demko (No. 36), Detroit's Alex Nedeljkovic (37-Carolina) and Washington's Vitek Vanecek (39) all went in the second round, while the Sabres were frittering away picks on non-NHL forwards Eric Cornel and Vaclav Karabacek. The third round featured … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: To get good in goal, sometimes teams just have to be lucky
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
The move to Rochester was a perfect fit for Alt (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Hamilton: How teams analyze NHL prospects at the scouting combine
'Teams want to do a deep dive into what makes players tick, and many of the questions aren't even about hockey. One player was asked if he had a betting app on his phone.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: How teams analyze NHL prospects at the scouting combine
Former Niagara player Eric Cooley inspired brother Logan in journey to NHL draft
'Logan was ranked the second-best North American skater by NHL Central Scouting and dined in Buffalo this week with management from the Montreal Canadiens, who own the first pick in the draft. He’s a dynamic, playmaking center who rose to prominence at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.' … [Read more...] about Former Niagara player Eric Cooley inspired brother Logan in journey to NHL draft
Mike Harrington: Jimmy Snuggerud is a much different player than his former Sabre father
'"I feel like he's one of those guys who is underappreciated," said NTDP defenseman Charles Leddy. "He's a great guy off the ice. On the ice, he's very deceptive, very skilled. He's able to make a lot of plays that you don't know how he makes and he's got a helluva shot."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jimmy Snuggerud is a much different player than his former Sabre father
Maturity, skill could make NHL Draft prospect Rutger McGroaty fit for Sabres
'“I’m a type of guy that my teammates know I want to make them better,” he said. “I bring my compete, I bring my energy every single game. I feel like I’m a super approachable guy. If someone’s struggling on the ice or off the ice, whatever it is, just go and talk to him, hang out with him, just be there for them."' … [Read more...] about Maturity, skill could make NHL Draft prospect Rutger McGroaty fit for Sabres