Left winger Michael Ryan, who cleared NHL waivers over the weekend, scored one goal, and rookie forward David Booth scored the other, as the Rochester Americans closed their preseason with a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Marlies Monday afternoon.

The article mainly talks about the latest Sabres send downs.

Amerks lose preseason finale

Former Florida Everblades defenseman Grant McNeill was released on Monday by the American Hockey League's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

According to a press release, McNeill is expected to attend the training camp of the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers.

There are no enforcers in the Panthers System -- I would have liked to have McNeill back. Still, the Canes have a fine crop of bruisers.

Ex-Blade McNeill cut by AHL club

Could the Panthers start the season with three goalies on the roster?

(Craig) Anderson likely will be sent down to the AHL affiliate in Rochester, N.Y., or traded/loaned to another AHL franchise in the coming days.

Healthy Belfour practices for Panthers

An interesting tidbit -- there are only six NHL players that are 40 years old or older. Three of them, Ed Belfour (41), Joe Nieuwendyk (40) and Gary Roberts (40), are on the Florida Panthers Roster.

The other three? Ex-Panther Scott Mellanby (40) now with the Atlanta Thrashers, Detroit defenseman Chris Chelios (44) and Detroit goalie Dominik Hasek (41).

Canes at Camp

The Panthers and the Amerks both open their season Friday Night. The Amerks will be holding a "Red Out" to kick off their season.

Amers to hold a 'Red Out' Friday in Season Opener.