'"I think Buffalo is a desirable market. They have foundational talent, an ownership group ready to spend and they've shown they're competitive in spots."' … [Read more...] about Yost: Buffalo is “a desirable market” with “foundational talent”
Archives for May 2019
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Wedgewood grateful for opportunity with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen played through hip injury
'"It was something that built over time," Lukkonen said. "There were a lot of games this season and it was something we couldn’t do much about. It was just building up and right now, Buffalo took care of all the things, took really good care of me and the rehab is going really fine. In summer time, the main point of focus is getting the rehab done and to be ready to skate as … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen played through hip injury
Western Conference Final to determine Sabres' draft pick
'The Sabres will receive the first-round draft pick of whichever team wins the seven-game series between Kane's San Jose Sharks and O'Reilly's St. Louis Blues. The loser's first-round pick will be sent to the Anaheim Ducks to complete the Sabres' pretrade deadline acquisition of Brandon Montour.' … [Read more...] about Western Conference Final to determine Sabres’ draft pick
Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s MVP
'Luukkonen enjoyed a terrific season, compiling a sparkling 38-11-2 record with a 2.50 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and six shutouts in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s MVP
Luukkonen wins Red Tilson as OHL’s most outstanding player
'“From the start of the season, he was our best player in almost every game. He has a calm confidence about himself that allows him to control the outcome of a game. Ukko has all the tools to one day be a star in the National Hockey League.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen wins Red Tilson as OHL’s most outstanding player
Sabres coaching candidate Rikard Grönborg joins ZSC Lions in Swiss league
'Grönborg has coached many of the NHL’s top Swedish stars at various points over the years but his last experience coaching in North American was as an assistant with the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs during the 2004-05 season. Since then he has worked exclusively with the Swedish national program.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coaching candidate Rikard Grönborg joins ZSC Lions in Swiss league
Luukkonen named Most Outstanding OHL Player of the Year
'After his season in Sudbury, Luukkonen joined the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, where he earned a victory in the final game of the 2018-19 regular season, making 32 saves in a 4-2 win over the Belleville Senators. However, he is currently recovering from offseason hip surgery that he's expected to make a full recovery from within the next six months. … [Read more...] about Luukkonen named Most Outstanding OHL Player of the Year
So no Grönborg?
'The 50-year-old Grönborg had reportedly been interested in returning to North America to take a coaching job in the NHL, and it had been speculated that the Sabres were a team that had interviewed with the Swedish National Team head coach. However, he has decided to stay in Europe and sign a two-year contract to coach in Zurich, Switzerland.' … [Read more...] about So no Grönborg?
Wolves’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen voted Red Tilson Trophy winner as OHL’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year
'“I am so honoured to have been named the Red Tilson Award winner,” Luukkonen said. “There are so many great players in the OHL who could have won this award and I am humbled to have been chosen. I want to thank the Sudbury Wolves organization for giving me a chance to play. I want to especially thank my teammates, Owner Dario Zulich, GM Rob Papineau, and my coaches, including … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen voted Red Tilson Trophy winner as OHL’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year
Luukkonen named OHL's Most Outstanding Player of the Year
'He also finished second and third among all OHL netminders with a .920 save percentage and a 2.50 goals-against average, respectively, while his 38 wins set a franchise record for the Wolves, who advanced to the postseason for the second time in three years following a second-place finish in the OHL's Central Division.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen named OHL’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year
Sabres sign Finnish forward Arttu Ruotsalainen
'"He plays the game the right way," Jokke Nevalainen, a Finnish scout and associate editor for DobberProspects.com said during a phone interview Wednesday. "He doesn't back away despite his size. He's willing to go into any situation, play in all situations. He doesn't play like a small guy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Finnish forward Arttu Ruotsalainen
Sabres sign Finnish standout Arttu Ruotsalainen to entry-level contract
'The Sabres’ other recent European signings haven’t made a huge impact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Finnish standout Arttu Ruotsalainen to entry-level contract
On this basis, the Ilves star, who was awarded the contract, chose his NHL team - Russian stars gave an important lesson
'"There was a feeling that they really wanted me there, and they said I had good seams to take the seat of Sabers, a 21-year-old striker says." According to Aamulehti , the Toronto Maple Leafs were also interested in Sweden. Interestingly, Toronto's interest in striker bats was a flattering one, but taking the NHL out of the Sabers crew is likely to be easier than Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about On this basis, the Ilves star, who was awarded the contract, chose his NHL team – Russian stars gave an important lesson
Sabres sign undrafted Finnish forward Arttu Ruotsalainen
'Though undersized at 5-foot-8 and 179 pounds, Ruotsalainen has 36 goals and 37 assists for 73 points in 204 career elite league games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign undrafted Finnish forward Arttu Ruotsalainen