'“I watched about every single Buffalo Sabres game, and they kind of got annoyed with it because I was a huge Sabres fan,” Sucese said. “Right after our season ended, Brio ends up signing with Buffalo. So that was a cool thing to have full circle when we watched so many games throughout our four years, and then he ends up in their organization.”' … [Read more...] about Former Penn State hockey player Brandon Biro — and former roommates — preparing for the pros
Archives for August 2020
Buffalo Sabres to reveal new royal blue jerseys this week
'Starting Monday, the Sabres will be hosting a "Jersey Reveal Week" in partnership with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Sabres say there will be giveaways, exclusive content, and community initiatives held throughout the week.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to reveal new royal blue jerseys this week
Sabres announce Jersey Reveal Week in partnership with Roswell Park
'The week will turn the page on the organization's 50th season celebration and look ahead to the future with the return of the original royal blue, gold, and white color scheme worn by the Sabres for more than two decades beginning with their inception in 1970.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jersey Reveal Week in partnership with Roswell Park
Hutton, Sabres look ahead
'“House got cleaned there a little bit, starting with our GM and scouts and assistant GM,” said Hutton, a Thunder Bay native. “Obviously it’s tough, right? Jason Botterill is the guy that brought me in. He had a big impact in my life and my career. It’s tough to see him go. At the same time Kevyn Adams comes in with a new perspective. He’s been with the organization for a long … [Read more...] about Hutton, Sabres look ahead
Ex-Sabre Matt Moulson returns to Hershey on one-year AHL contract
'Moulson was paid approximately $7.95 million to only play 14 games with the Sabres from the start of the 2017-18 season through the end of his contract June 30, 2019. He has scored 68 goals in 179 regular-season games since returning to the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Matt Moulson returns to Hershey on one-year AHL contract
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin on watching playoffs: 'You feel a bit like a loser'
'During the recent interview, Dahlin also revealed he now weighs approximately 205 pounds – the Sabres had him listed at 193 pounds this season – and works out five days a week in Frolunda, the city in which he starred before he was drafted first overall in 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on watching playoffs: ‘You feel a bit like a loser’
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Murray forged his own path to NHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres loan prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen to Finnish team during long offseason
'Ruotsalainen, a 22-year-old center, will remain with Ilves, a team in Finland’s top professional league, on a loan agreement, but he can join the Sabres when training camp is expected to begin in November. The Finnish Liiga season is expected to begin Oct. 1, while the NHL has a tentative start date of Dec. 1 and the AHL has set Dec. 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen to Finnish team during long offseason
Sabres loan Ruotsalainen to Ilves until further notice
'It was expected that Ruotsalainen would come to North America this upcoming season and compete for a roster spot with the Sabres. If he failed to make the NHL club, he would then be assigned to the Rochester Americans and continue to develop at the AHL level.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Ruotsalainen to Ilves until further notice
How the Sabres use analytics: Q&A with Jason Nightingale, assistant director of scouting
'In general, even right now I think the strength of analytics is describing what happens around the puck, especially who did it, where did they do it on the ice, when did it happen in the game. Those are all the areas where analytics is excellent and we’re definitely going to try to leverage that within the organization.' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres use analytics: Q&A with Jason Nightingale, assistant director of scouting
Hutton disappointed being outside NHL bubble
'“Obviously we had a lot of peaks and valleys this year with our team. We’re still a really young team, but I think we showed we could play with everybody in a lot of games. We beat a lot of high end teams this year. Standing here, not having to go to a bubble, is not the worst thing in the world, with my family and that sort of stuff, but at the same time, from a hockey … [Read more...] about Hutton disappointed being outside NHL bubble
Sabres sign forward Brett Murray to two-year, entry-level contract
'Though Murray was a dynamic scorer in juniors, he carved out a role as a power forward with the Amerks. He improved his play away from the puck and filled a top-six role at times. However, Murray projects as a checking-line player with upside offensively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Brett Murray to two-year, entry-level contract
Former Sabre Dale Hawerchuk's family raising money as he battles cancer
'Hawerchuk Strong, a new nonprofit initiative, is selling T-shirts, hats and collectible coins emblazoned with his playing number, 10, to raise money for charities close to his family, hospitals and front-line health care workers. Merchandise can be purchased at hawerchukstrong.com.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Dale Hawerchuk’s family raising money as he battles cancer
Impressive AHL season earns Sabres prospect Brett Murray NHL contract
'As Murray reshaped his body, the Sabres kept rewarding him with invites to camps. Murray’s commitment impressed the Sabres enough during rookie camp last year he received an invitation to Rochester’s training camp.' … [Read more...] about Impressive AHL season earns Sabres prospect Brett Murray NHL contract
Sabres sign Murray to two-year entry-level contract
'Despite his exclusive rights expiring with the Sabres this offseason, the 22-year-old was still able to do enough to earn his first NHL contract with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Murray to two-year entry-level contract