'Although the cumulative results fell short of expectations, Luukkonen did put together some solid stretches of play. He went 8-4-1 with a .910 save percentage before Buffalo’s 13-game winless streak and 10-4-1 with a .904 save percentage immediately following the streak. And he ended the season on a high note with a .923 mark between his last two starts.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
The Sabres Report - Apr 28, 2025
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Jiri Kulich's goal helps Rochester take 2-0 lead in playoff series against Syracuse (Buffalo News0 Amerks shut out Crunch to take two-game series lead in AHL playoffs (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres prospect Devon Levi, Jiri Kulich star as Rochester Amerks grab 2-0 lead (Olean Times Herald) Amerks take a commanding 2-0 lead as Levi shuts out Syracuse (WGR-AM) Levi … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 27, 2025
Inside the NHL: As his second chance comes in Seattle, reflections on Jason Botterill's time as Sabres GM
'In 2019, old friend Lindy Ruff wanted the Sabres job back six years after he was fired. But Botterill wasn’t interested. Instead, he was at the world championships in Slovakia getting sold a bill of goods by quick-talking Ralph Krueger. We’ll never know how Sabres history would have been different if Botterill and the Pegulas hadn’t succumbed to the charade of the worst coach … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As his second chance comes in Seattle, reflections on Jason Botterill’s time as Sabres GM
The Sabres Report - Apr 26, 2025
After run with Sabres, ‘Mr. Responsible’ Tyson Kozak hopes to impact Rochester
'His gritty, mature style might entrench him on the Sabres’ third or fourth line for years.' … [Read more...] about After run with Sabres, ‘Mr. Responsible’ Tyson Kozak hopes to impact Rochester
Season in Review | Tage Thompson
'From Jan. 20-on, nobody in the league scored more goals than Thompson (25). That scorching 36-game stretch included two hat tricks, three two-goal games and, in early April, eight goals during the Sabres’ five-game winning streak. At season’s end, his 44 goals were tied with Alex Ovechkin for third most in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Tage Thompson
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Fourth-liners Brendan Warren, Riley Fiddler-Schultz help Rochester Amerks rally to win playoff opener (Olean Times Herald) Amerks take down Syracuse in Game 1 (WROC-TV) Levi, depth scoring power Amerks to Game 1 victory (Sabres.com) Amerks edge rival Crunch in Game 1 (TheAHL.com) Amerks rally for 3-2 win to take playoff opener over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch Downed By … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 25, 2025
How can Sabres center Jiri Kulich improve in the playoffs with Rochester?
'“I think ‘Kuli’ is an unbelievable player, and he’s going to be for a long time in this league, and I think the Sabre fans should be extremely excited about him and his game,” said Zucker. “I think the one thing that I think gets overlooked with him more than anything else is just, like, the matchups he had this year.' … [Read more...] about How can Sabres center Jiri Kulich improve in the playoffs with Rochester?
After becoming Sabres’ No. 1 center, Jiri Kulich returns to Rochester Amerks for starring role in playoffs
'Kulich, who will play for the Amerks in Friday’s opener of the Calder Cup Playoffs at Blue Cross Arena, finished the NHL the season centering the Sabres’ top line alongside leading scorer Tage Thompson and regularly playing 18 or 19 minutes per game.' … [Read more...] about After becoming Sabres’ No. 1 center, Jiri Kulich returns to Rochester Amerks for starring role in playoffs
Season in Review | Alex Tuch
'Tuch checked off a personal goal by playing all 82 games. In doing so, he further established himself as one of the game’s premier two-way forwards and as an all-situations leader for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Alex Tuch
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Syracuse Crunch open Calder Cup Playoffs against rival Rochester: Things to know (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks vs. Crunch | Schedule, how to watch, and updated results (Sabres.com) Playoff preview: Amerks host game 1 against Crunch (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 24, 2025
After breakout season, Bowen Byram wants to sign new contract with Sabres
'As a restricted free agent this offseason, he will command a hefty raise from the $3.85 million he earned this season.' … [Read more...] about After breakout season, Bowen Byram wants to sign new contract with Sabres
Ruff feels better culture will produce better results
'“I still remain very confident, I’m angry with myself for not getting the job done and the realization is I’ve got a lot better take on the players. “There’s lots of different reasons, but I didn’t think we started well enough, our inconsistency hurt us as the season went on, you know win three, lose three, but at the end we got terrific goaltending, we scored more."' … [Read more...] about Ruff feels better culture will produce better results
Season in Review | Rasmus Dahlin
'As Dahlin went, so did the Sabres. With him on the ice at 5-on-5, the Sabres owned a 55-percent share of shot attempts and shots on goal, and 58 percent of goals (outscoring opponents 70-50). Without No. 26 on the ice, those numbers dropped to 47 percent of shot attempts, 45 percent of shots and 47 percent of goals (outscored 131-115). It’s understandable, then, that the team … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Rasmus Dahlin
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks prepare for playoffs with stacked roster (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 23, 2025
Jake Vernon joins Sabres as CCO after 12 seasons with Minnesota Timberwolves
'Vernon will oversee ticketing and sponsorship operations for the Sabres, as well as the team’s business intelligence department. He spent the past 12 seasons with the Timberwolves and Lynx, most recently serving as chief sales officer. Vernon led all initiatives related to ticketing, membership service, premium sales, fan experience, group events and concession partnerships. … [Read more...] about Jake Vernon joins Sabres as CCO after 12 seasons with Minnesota Timberwolves