Tag:Transactions
Updates on Injuries, Roster Moves and a Suspension
Today turned out to be a busier day than usual with moves and updates. They can usually be summed up in one or two tweets but today needs some longer explanations. Roster Moves: Sabres sent Justin Bailey back to the Amerks. He has been up with the Sabres since early October having played seven games …
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Redmond Called Up; Amerks Defense Still Looks Decent
Another day and another move, the Sabres have called up Zach Redmond, the best performing defenseman on the Amerks roster so far. In four games played Redmond has 1 goal, 2 assists and is a plus 2. The Sabres placed Josh Gorges on injured reserve to open up a roster spot for Redmond. He’ll join …
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Taylor Fedun Called up to the Sabres
The first month of the hockey season isn’t close to being over and there’s already a list of injuries and transactions. Defenseman Taylor Fedun was called up by the Buffalo Sabres today and to make room for him on the roster they placed center Jacob Josefson on injured reserve. (Photo credit: Amerks.com) In three games …
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Amerks Sign Defenseman Stuart Percy to PTO
The Amerks added some more experience to the blue line on Thursday by signing Stuart Percy to a professional tryout. He has a combined 226 games between the AHL & NHL which gives the team more experience on the blue line without counting against The AHL’s ridiculous vet limit. Percy was drafted 25th by the …
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Justin Bailey is the First Call Up of the Season
The Buffalo Sabres made the first call up of the season this morning by asking Justin Bailey to hop on a cross country flight to join the team in Anaheim. Kyle Okposo is sick and with the Sabres are struggling for offense they hope he’ll provide a spark. Bailey has scored two goals in three …
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The First Free Agent Signed for the Amerks is Rick Schofield
The first free agency signing for the Rochester Americans has quietly occurred with Rick Schofield being signed. Â Schofield scored eight goals and had nine assists as a center that played in 73 regular season games last season for the Syracuse Crunch. Â He played in four seasons for Lake Superior State University and was signed by …
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Jay McKee Not Returning as an Amerks Assistant Coach
There’s just over two weeks until the start of free agency and the Buffalo Sabres will have a big task on their hands in rebuilding the Rochester Americans roster. Â One of the many changes ahead was disclosed on Monday when it was announced that Jay McKee would not be brought back as an assistant coach. …
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Sabres Signed Nathan Lieuwen to Entry Level Contract
A few days late but up for anyone who missed it and archive purpose. Â As of right now, the Sabres have Nathan Lieuwen and Connor Knapp under contract for the minor leagues. Â David Leggio and Drew MacIntyre are unrestricted free agents. You can always click on roster at the top of the site to get …
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Amerks Sign Ryan Grimshaw; Catenacci Out; Season is on the Line
The Amerks are on the road tonight against the Hamilton Bulldogs, a team they have only beat twice out of nine games so far this season. Â If the Amerks are going to make the postseason they’ll need to win at least four out of their last five games. Â If there was a way to paint …
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Foligno Back for his Final Games as a Rochester American; Tropp Sent Down Too
The Buffalo Sabres were eliminated from any post season chances on Thursday night so they have sent Marcus Foligno and Corey Tropp back to the Amerks. Â The two players will join the Amerks in Hamilton for the game on Saturday night. I think it’s safe to say these final five games for Rochester will be …
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Playoff Ticket Prices for Amerks First Two Rounds; Brayden McNabb Called Up
The first bit of news out this morning is that the Sabres have called up Brayden McNabb on an emergency basis to fill in for Tyler Myers who has been suspended for three games. Â It had to be a coin flip between McNabb and TJ Brennan as both have been playing great lately and capable …
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View the Amerks Clear Day Roster; Drew Schiestel to the Texas Stars
The biggest news of the day is that Drew Schiestel has been assigned to the Texas Stars. Â He had been an odd man out defenseman for much of the season never fully recovered from a knee injury. Â He also made a few costly mistakes in games and was sat out after those were made. Â Based …
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