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Archives for April 2019

Monday's Rochester Coverage

Luukkonen's AHL debut is 32-save win for Amerks (Buffalo News) Sens fall to Amerks in season finale (Belleville Intelligencer) Belleville Senators season comes to a disappointing end (Ottawa Sun) Amerks close out regular season with 4-2 win in Belleville, tie franchise record for road wins (Amerks.com) Sens fall to Amerks in regular season finale (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

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First season over, Rasmus Dahlin looks to the next: 'Somehow, we're going to turn this around'

'"For me, new to the league, a young guy, a rookie, it’s been so much fun for me," Dahlin, who turned 19 years old on Saturday, said. "For me, to come to a new country and all that kind of stuff. I learned so many new things and it’s been amazing. But hockey-wise, we haven’t played how we want to play. We didn’t end up how we wanted to end up, so I want to play better next year … [Read more...] about First season over, Rasmus Dahlin looks to the next: ‘Somehow, we’re going to turn this around’

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Sunday's Rochester Coverage

Olofsson gets to 30 goals but Crunch clinches division (Buffalo News) Syracuse Crunch edges Rochester to claim North Division title (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks to face the Marlies in Round 1 of Calder Cup Playoffs (WGR-AM) Olofsson, Borgen realize dream together (TheAHL.com) Olofsscon scores twice to reach 30-goal mark in 4-3 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Amerks to face … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

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For Plante, Buffalo still feels like home

'“It’s fun. About seven-eight years ago was the first time I’d come back here since I played, and it was like ‘wow.’ It’s fun to come back,” said Plante, sitting among the noisy and hopeful throng of Bulldogs fans in one corner of the rink. “There are great memories I had here, playing in this building. I was here when it’s opened, so it’s a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about For Plante, Buffalo still feels like home

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Report: Sabres out on Todd McLellan, will continue coaching search

'McLellan has been connected in reports with Buffalo and the Los Angeles Kings for their head coaching vacancies after the end of the season. However, Buffalo has seemingly backed off of the former San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers coach. With Buffalo's search to continue, it seems they still have plenty of candidates to work through.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres out on Todd McLellan, will continue coaching search

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Keep an eye on Ralph Krueger

'The timing of Krueger leaving Southampton makes me think that he's interested in a head coaching gig. His contract didn't expire with Southampton until June 30. Why depart now? It could very well be that Krueger made himself available now, because several teams in the NHL need a head coach.' … [Read more...] about Keep an eye on Ralph Krueger

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Friday's Rochester Coverage

Amerks coach Chris Taylor says he hasn't spoken to Sabres about job (Buffalo News) 5 things to know as Amerks wrap up regular season and gear up for playoffs (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Thompson settling right in with Amerks (Amerks.com) Redmond named to AHL First All-Star Team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

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Five intriguing players for the Sabres to consider with the seventh overall pick

'Turcotte, a teammate of Jack Hughes, is unlikely to fall to seventh since he would fill a need for both Colorado and Detroit at fourth and sixth, respectively. However, the 5-foot-11-inch prospect would be an ideal fit for the Sabres, who need to take advantage of the high-end skill atop this draft.' … [Read more...] about Five intriguing players for the Sabres to consider with the seventh overall pick

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