Author Archives: Steve

Rather that constantly update rosters and publish new stories based on contract signings, permalinks have been set up to projected rosters for both the Sabres and Amerks. Each page will be updated based on confirmed transactions as appropriate. Buffalo Sabres … Continue reading →

* Updated at 12:32pm to reflect Gerbe buyout, and added McCormick to Amerks roster * NHL (and AHL) free agency opens up in less than 48 hours. This is the second-most anticipated part of the season for Amerks fans, following … Continue reading →

The Sabres have officially missed the NHL playoffs. The Amerks will play the Toronto Marlies in the first round of the AHL playoffs, and the schedule is set. Even better, the Sabres regular season is over before the Amerks postseason … Continue reading →

Mikhail Grigorenko’s season in the QMJHL ended this past weekend with a 4-1 series loss to Rouyn-Noranda. He only had 2 goals (with no assists) and was a big minus for the 5 game series. A disappointing finish for sure. … Continue reading →

With one weekend left in the AHL season, the Western Conference is an incredibly tight race. Texas is virtually assured home ice advantage thru the first 3 rounds of the playoffs, but the entire rest of the Conference is up … Continue reading →

Its amazing what six months will do to an AHL roster. Back in October, the Amerks were a team loaded with NHL prospects (thanks to the lockout), deep on defense, and light on veteran leadership. Now in April, the Amerks … Continue reading →

The Amerks have lost 4 straight games and 6 out of their last 7. Over that stretch, they have scored only 9 goals, or an average of just 1.2 per game. Just a few weeks ago, Rochester was one of … Continue reading →

Black Wednesday has come and gone, and Lindy Ruff has been relieved of his duties after 16 years as Head Coach of the Buffalo Sabres. Former Rochester Americans coach Ron Rolston has been promoted and will lead Buffalo on an … Continue reading →

USA Hockey and the national media (at least those that care about hockey) have done a great job advertising “Hockey Weekend Across America” in an attempt to help promote hockey in the United States. As a part of that promotion, … Continue reading →