Author Archives: Steve

For the second season in a row, highly-touted first-round draft pick Mikhail Grigorenko is off to an unimpressive start for the Sabres. He has been scratched twice in the first 9 games, and played only 8 shifts last night, for a … Continue reading →

Last night, the Amerks lost their first road game of the season, falling 5-1 to Thruway rival Syracuse. I was not able to watch the game, but by reading the box score, its easy to see a lot went wrong … Continue reading →

Its no secret that I’m not a huge fan of hosting Amerks games in Buffalo. But for the third season in a row (every season since the Sabres re-affiliated with Rochester), there will be an AHL game played in Buffalo. … Continue reading →

Last Friday night, the Rochester Americans officially opened their 2013-14 season against the defending AHL Calder Cup Champion Grand Rapid Griffins. Considered a playoff contender themselves, the Amerks put up an very disappointing 8-1 loss. Tonight, they’ll be looking to … Continue reading →

In three separate transactions over the past 7 months, the Sabres acquired three pieces that will be key to the Rochester Americans 2013-14 season. Each stands on his own individual merit. Together, they put the Amerks in a unique position … Continue reading →

The Sabres preseason schedule has come to an end, and with nothing other than practices on the schedule between now and the start of the season, its time for Darcy, Rolston and company to focus on the team’s 23-man roster … Continue reading →

Colton Gillies is the latest free agent signing for the Rochester Americans. The former first round draft pick is a bit of an enigma. He was rushed to the NHL by the Minnesota Wild, but never produced much offense. After … Continue reading →

Colton Gillies was released from his Professional Tryout Contract with the Sabres on Sunday, but that didn’t mean his days with the organization were numbered. Today, the 6’4″, 208 lb former first round draft pick of the Minnesota Wild signed … Continue reading →