On several occasions, Buffalo Sabres General Manager Tim Murray has brought up he wants success not only in Buffalo, but in Rochester as well. There is a diverse group coming together for this upcoming season in Rochester that will likely improve on their 29-41-9-1 record from last season.
The Americans were plagued by injuries in their lineup and the Sabres lineup to go along with the moves that were made during the year by the Sabres that saw their core putting on the Blue and Gold jerseys. There was no consistency for the Amerks, but this is a new year.