'In his tenure with the Buffalo Sabres’ AHL affiliate, Prospal, 51, played a prominent role in the development of some of their top young forwards, including Konsta Helenius, Jiri Kulich and Noah Ostlund.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Rochester Amerks assistant coach to Blues
The Sabres Report - Jun 16, 2026
Sabres have reached the Alex Tuch pivot point
'There's a decent chance they don't get a new contract done with Tuch. Given his status as the top in-his-prime forward available this offseason, it makes sense for Tuch to test the market and see just how high the bidding can get. The Sabres wouldn't mind keeping him for the right price, but the price may not be right in the end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have reached the Alex Tuch pivot point
Hamilton: Should age play into decision regarding Alex Tuch?
'It's been floated out there that the Sabres are offering Tuch less than $9 million. That's an absolute insult for a player that has the skillset that he has. Tuch has turned into a strong power forward that in three of the last four seasons has scored 36 goals twice and 33 goals last season. He is also a top penalty killer. During the 2024-25 season, Tuch led the NHL with six … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Should age play into decision regarding Alex Tuch?
The Sabres Report - Jun 14, 2026
Inside the NHL: July 1 clock looks like it will expire for Sabres with Alex Tuch
'No deal done. If the Sabres were going to pay Tuch, they long ago would have done it. Only a major move by either side would spark one and prevent Tuch from heading to free agency this July 1. It just takes one phone call or text message, but is either side making it?' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: July 1 clock looks like it will expire for Sabres with Alex Tuch
Rasmus Dahlin named Second-Team NHL All-Star on defense
'Dahlin finished third in voting for the Norris Trophy, but was fourth in All-Star voting with 451 points. Bouchard had 483 points, while Makar had 759 points and Werenski had 864 points.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named Second-Team NHL All-Star on defense
The Sabres Report - Jun 13, 2026
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin named to NHL's Second All-Star Team
'Dahlin, the Buffalo Sabres defenseman, is one of 12 players who has been named to the NHL’s First and Second All-Star Teams. He’s also the Sabres’ first postseason All-Star selection since goalie Ryan Miller made the First Team in 2010.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin named to NHL’s Second All-Star Team
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin named NHL Second Team All-Star, earns Hart Trophy votes
'Dahlin, Buffalo’s captain, registered some gaudy numbers this season, scoring 19 goals and a career-high 74 points and in 77 games as the Sabres earned their first berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin named NHL Second Team All-Star, earns Hart Trophy votes
Rasmus Dahlin named second-team All-Star
'Colorado’s Cale Makar and Columbus’ Zach Werenski were named first-team All-Stars ahead of Dahlin. Edmonton’s Evan Bouchard was also named a second-team All-Star.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named second-team All-Star
Dahlin selected to NHL Second All-Star Team
'The captain also finished third in Norris Trophy voting after ranking sixth among NHL defensemen with 74 points (19+55), a career high. He added 67 hits, 79 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating in 77 games, leading the Sabres to an Atlantic Division title and their first playoff appearance since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin selected to NHL Second All-Star Team
The Sabres Report - Jun 12, 2026
Business as usual as Sabres meet with NHL draft prospects at combine
'Executives and scouts from NHL teams won’t hesitate to put a prospect on the spot with an unusual question or a video reel of a player’s on-ice gaffes over the course of a season. Instead, NHL draft prospects said the Sabres kept a laid-back mood to their meetings with prospects from around the world. Including one with Sabres bloodlines.' … [Read more...] about Business as usual as Sabres meet with NHL draft prospects at combine
They asked what? NHL draft prospects reveal the most unusual combine questions teams asked
'Caleb Malhotra, a center from Brantford of the Ontario Hockey League, revealed one of the most controversial ones, the question about killing an individual to drink a bottle of water on a deserted island. He quickly clarified that he had not been asked the question, just that he had been told it was a question that was asked of draft prospects.' … [Read more...] about They asked what? NHL draft prospects reveal the most unusual combine questions teams asked
In 1989, Rick Dudley fought to bring a relatively unknown coach named John Tortorella to the Buffalo Sabres
'But Dudley was hellbent on the Sabres hiring Tortorella. “I was gonna fight, and I did,” he told the Times Herald.' … [Read more...] about In 1989, Rick Dudley fought to bring a relatively unknown coach named John Tortorella to the Buffalo Sabres
Sabres' Owen Power gets surprise trade update dependent on Alex Tuch
'"Some teams appear curious about Buffalo Sabres blueliner Owen Power. If Alex Tuch walks, and that seems to be the plan unless the Sabres step up their offer right now, could Buffalo explore moving Power for a top-line winger?"' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Owen Power gets surprise trade update dependent on Alex Tuch
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Reliving the 1996 Calder Cup 30 Years Later (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 11, 2026
Sabres rookie Konsta Helenius named to AHL's Top Prospects team for second year
'Helenius, a forward, split this season between Rochester and the Buffalo Sabres and also made the 2024-25 AHL Top Prospects team. This season, he led the Amerks in scoring with 63 points (21 goals, 42 assists) in 63 games and tied for ninth in the AHL in scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Konsta Helenius named to AHL’s Top Prospects team for second year