Category: Times Herald
Sabres goalie Eric Comrie off to strong start, wants to stay with ‘special team’
Times HeraldBUFFALO – Eric Comrie had always battled for an opportunity, yo-yoing between the NHL and minors. So when the Sabres signed the goalie to his first big contract last year, guaranteeing him a spot, the expectations felt unusual. Comrie, 28, said he put so much pressure on himself “it’s kind of like I...
Read moreSabres prospect Matej Pekar close to playing, ready to be pest for Amerks
Buffalo SabresBy late last winter, Buffalo Sabres prospect Matej Pekar had lost confidence his ailing shoulders could hold up for the final stretch of the grueling AHL season. Pekar, an ultra-aggressive agitator, thrives on contact. But his shoulders had become so wonky he said each one would often come out of it...
Read moreSabres legend Rick Jeanneret proud of longevity: ‘Never be matched again’
Times HeraldBUFFALO – Legendary Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret figures he has set an unbreakable record for longevity. How many NHL announcers call games for 51 years, let alone with one team? “That’s unheard of,” a proud Jeanneret, who will be calling his final game tonight, told the Times Herald last...
Read moreSabres legend Rick Jeanneret proud of longevity: ‘Never be matched again’
SabresRick Jeanneret speaks at his emotional banner raising ceremony April 1 in Buffalo. BUFFALO – figures he has set an unbreakable record for longevity. “That’s unheard of,” a proud Jeanneret, who will be calling his final game tonight, told the Times Herald last month. It feels like everyone wants J...
Read moreBefore joining Sabres, Rasmus Asplund enjoyed motocross racing career
SabresBUFFALO – On his dirt bike, Rasmus Asplund said it almost felt like he was whisked away to a different world. The Sabres winger would reach speeds of 60 mph and soar high into the air as he sped through the rugged track. Being a competitive motocross racer was a thrill. “Maybe it’s a little bit dang...
Read moreSabres’ Rick Jeanneret, Brad May ‘tied at the hip’ by ‘May Day’ goal
Rick JeanneretBUFFALO – Brad May will be there tonight to celebrate his friend, Rick Jeanneret. The popular ex-Sabres winger is flying in from Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he was vacationing, for “RJ Night” at KeyBank Center. “I need to be in Buffalo to feel it with him,” May told the Times Herald by phone Tu...
Read moreSabres’ Rick Jeanneret, Brad May ‘tied at the hip’ by ‘May Day’ goal
Rick JeanneretBUFFALO – Brad May will be there Friday to celebrate his friend, Rick Jeanneret. The popular ex-Sabres winger is flying in from Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he was vacationing, for “RJ Night” at KeyBank Center. “I need to be in Buffalo to feel it with him,” May told the Times Herald by phone Tue...
Read moreAmerks’ Brandon Biro becoming elite scorer, one of Sabres’ top prospects
Times HeraldROCHESTER – Brandon Biro doesn’t grab your attention like other Sabres prospects. In fact, it might take a little time to appreciate the undrafted center’s talents. “I’m not like a flashy player or anything,” Biro told the Times Herald on Jan. 29 after scoring a goal in the Americans’ 4-2 loss to th...
Read moreAmerks’ Brandon Biro becoming elite scorer, one of Sabres’ top prospects
Jack QuinnROCHESTER – Brandon Biro doesn’t grab your attention like other Sabres prospects. In fact, it might take a little time to appreciate the undrafted center’s talents. “I’m not like a flashy player or anything,” Biro told the Times Herald on Jan. 29 after scoring a goal in the Americans’ 4-2 loss to th...
Read moreSabres notes: NHL All-Star nod shows Rasmus Dahlin on right path
SabresBUFFALO – For Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, earning a spot in the NHL All-Star Game is more than an honor. His first selection to the prestigious event is an affirmation. “It’s very exciting and makes me proud, for sure,” Dahlin told the Times Herald following last Friday’s practice at LECOM Harb...
Read moreSabres notes: NHL All-Star nod shows Rasmus Dahlin on right path
Times HeraldBUFFALO – For Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, earning a spot in the NHL All-Star Game is more than an honor. His first selection to the prestigious event is an affirmation. “It’s very exciting and makes me proud, for sure,” Dahlin told the Times Herald following last Friday’s practice at LECOM Harb...
Read moreSabres prospect JJ Peterka developing more mature game with Amerks
Times HeraldROCHESTER – Sabres prospect JJ Peterka was recently working his way back into the lineup when the Americans wanted him to start killing penalties during practice. For Peterka, 20, earning the coaches’ trust signaled his development had reached another level three months into his rookie season. “He w...
Read moreSabres prospect JJ Peterka developing more mature game with Amerks
Mike WeberROCHESTER – Sabres prospect JJ Peterka was recently working his way back into the lineup when the Americans wanted him to start killing penalties during practice. For Peterka, 20, earning the coaches’ trust signaled his development had reached another level three months into his rookie season. “He w...
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