Buffalo Sabres Bolster Rochester Roster With Two Signings Today

by Zachary Zielonka on Aug 9, 2011 8:40 PM EDT

With the Sabres roster pretty much solidified, Darcy Regier is starting to get the veteran players set up for the Rochester Americans roster. The Sabres announced that they have signed Michael Ryan and Paul Szczechura to one year contracts.

This is the second time for Michael Ryan with the Sabres as he was apart of the organization for five seasons and played a total of 65 games with the Sabres. The most memorable play that Ryan had during his time with the Sabres was when he scored an own goal, note terrible video quality.

Paul Szczechura has been apart of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization and the Norfolk Admirals for the past three seasons. In his AHL career, Szczechura has 148 points in 214 games. Both of these players are solid AHL veterans that can help the prospects in the system but the likelihood of any of them seeing the main squad is slim to none.

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Be nice tosee Ryan redeem himself I guess

Either way I like depth

The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun

by mob16151 on Aug 9, 2011 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

It’s too bad My Safety is Harvard isn’t still around. She would be going nuts with joy over the Ryan signing. She thought he was dreamy.

by Philaster on Aug 9, 2011 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

Ouch

I totally forgot about that own-goal. That is painful. You can tell how pissed he is at himself when it hops over his stick. Even Miller hangs his head in shame. I guess it was karmic justice for that McCabe own-goal in a previous TOR-BUF game.

by lassathrax on Aug 9, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions

Also, sorry to be ‘that guy’, but I’ve noticed you often misuse the word “apart” (adverb/preposition) when you mean “a part” (noun). Obviously it’s not a big deal, and I’m not trying to make one out of it, I just thought someone should point it out. (…I know, I know: “Banned!”)

by lassathrax on Aug 9, 2011 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

Rochester is starting to look like they aregoing to have a pretty solid team this season.

I laughed when I saw the time this article was posted. Were you in the middle of writing this when I sent you the “Michael Ryan???” txt?

by Binthet on Aug 10, 2011 11:02 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Yeah, now that I’m living in Rochester I’m so excited we’ve got a team worth seeing finally – the last few years have really been the pits. A few hardcore Amerks fans are mad about the re-affiliation, though… crazy.

by Katemc on Aug 10, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

They’ll stop being angry when they start winning. Those that are still upset even when they’re winning wouldn’t be happy until the Sabres relocate to Rochester and name Jody Gage as the GM.

by Philaster on Aug 10, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

One woman I talked to said she hate Golisano & the Sabres, and that the Sabres “ruined” the Amerks – intentionally, the implication seemed to be. I was trying to explain that Buffalo had been devastated by injuries and you know, that’s kind of what the farm team is there for, but she didn’t want to hear it. It’s like these people refuse to acknowledge that they are part of a farm system and that’s just how it works. Don’t like it? Take a gander at the ECHL and see if that impresses you. This city’s got some annoying inferiority issued, though. I’d rather enjoy being part of a well-run farm system – you get to see well-coached, super-skilled young players develop, and then you can still cheer for them when they graduate; and you get to see hard-working bits & pieces like Matt Ellis thrive in their roles and establish themselves as leaders and mentors for the kids. A successful AHL team should be grounded by good coaches and a few good-example vets, but it should also be in a constant state of flux. If you can expect the same roster year after year, you’re team is useless part of a dysfunctional organization. It’s supposed to be a stream, not a swamp.

by Katemc on Aug 10, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Haters gonna hate I guess. I understand Rochesterians (is that the right demonym?) being annoyed about the way things ended last time. I do. I just think part of it stems from regional tensions that have always existed. If they want, they can root for Florida and all the great players they developed for them.

by Philaster on Aug 10, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s supposed to be a stream, not a swamp

Well said

by krytime on Aug 10, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember that own goal. If I recall correctly that was before he even scored is 1st NHL goal and I remember yelling out congrats on your 1st NHL goal!

I wonder if Ryan Miller had any input of signing Mike Ryan, they seemed like pretty good friends from back in their Rochester days as I would often see them out together at the bars after games.

by Cragi9 on Aug 10, 2011 11:43 AM EDT reply actions