'Overall this season, Bjork has compiled four goals, five points and a minus-6 rating in 29 games. His even-strength Corsi For of 44.3 percent ranks 21st among the team’s regulars. In 22 of his outings this season, he has registered just one shot on goal or zero. He did not record a shot in his last three games before entering protocol.' … [Read more...] about Talented Anders Bjork returns to Sabres looking for more consistency
Archives for January 2022
Anders Bjork returns from NHL's COVID-19 protocols
'The 25-year-old came to the Buffalo Sabres from the Boston Bruins in the Taylor Hall trade. In 44 games with the Sabres, Bjork has seven goals and four assists for 11 points. Over 82 games, that translates to 13 goals and seven assists for 20 points.' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork returns from NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
Bjork returns to practice with Sabres
'Bjork's return left the Sabres with four players absent due to protocol: forwards Alex Tuch, Kyle Okposo, and Peyton Krebs and defenseman Casey Fitzgerald. Okposo and Fitzgerald entered protocol on Jan. 3. Tuch and Krebs entered along with Bjork on Jan. 4.' … [Read more...] about Bjork returns to practice with Sabres
Inside the NHL: The issues facing each side of Owen Power's Olympic decision
'There's no question Power looks at this as a bonus Olympic opportunity he was never going to get at age 19, so he's jumping at it. While it's reasonable to think he'd be in the Olympic mix probably multiple times during his NHL career, making the Team Canada roster is no sure thing because of the country's depth. And the entire Olympic experience when it comes to the NHL is … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: The issues facing each side of Owen Power’s Olympic decision
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in rematch with Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Michael Peca using his role in Rochester to help Sabres build a winner
'“It’s important that players understand this team means so much to the people of Buffalo,” Peca told The Buffalo News. “We know what the winters are like in Buffalo. It can get gray, and people look for something a little bit better on a day-to-day basis to cheer them up, and sports can do that. The hockey team has done that. It’s a blue-collar town and they want guys to work … [Read more...] about Michael Peca using his role in Rochester to help Sabres build a winner
Sabres notebook: Defensemen Robert Hagg, Jacob Bryson rejoin practice
'Hagg has not played since Dec. 14 against Winnipeg because of a lingering lower-body injury that required time to heal, and Bryson was placed in the NHL's Covid-19 protocol Dec. 29.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Defensemen Robert Hagg, Jacob Bryson rejoin practice
Sabres to put Rick Jeanneret banner in the rafters as part of April 1 tribute
'The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a replica banner upon entering the building. There will be tributes throughout the night to Jeanneret's career, which was highlighted by his 2012 nod as the Foster Hewitt Award winner by the Hockey Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to put Rick Jeanneret banner in the rafters as part of April 1 tribute
Sabres have healthy, intriguing defense corps with Jacob Bryson, Robert Hagg
'When everyone’s healthy, the Sabres have an intriguing group of defensemen. Dahlin and Jokiharju are solidifying themselves as a strong No. 1 tandem. Bryson, meanwhile, has established himself as a two-way, puck-moving defender.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have healthy, intriguing defense corps with Jacob Bryson, Robert Hagg
Sabres send three players to Amerks; Casey Mittelstadt ‘excited’ about rehab
'The Sabres don’t play again until Tuesday, while the Amerks hosted the Hartford Wolf Pack on Friday and play a road game against the Syracuse Crunch tonight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send three players to Amerks; Casey Mittelstadt ‘excited’ about rehab
The Sabres' Bryson returns from NHL COVID-19 protocols
'Buffalo did get Robert Hagg back from injury and Jacob Bryson back from NHL COVID-19 protocols. Bryson said he was quarantining with Casey Mittelstadt who also had COVID. He did say he suffered from symptoms, “I had symptoms for the first few days that slowly went away, but my tests kept coming back positive I think for eight to nine days, so it was tough to sit out that … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ Bryson returns from NHL COVID-19 protocols
Bryson, Hagg return to practice with Sabres
'Bryson has been out since entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Dec. 29. Hagg has missed five games with a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Bryson, Hagg return to practice with Sabres
Sabres loan MacInnis, Murray, Prow to Rochester
'The Sabres do not play again until Tuesday, when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rochester hosts Hartford tonight at Blue Cross Arena and play in Syracuse tomorrow.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan MacInnis, Murray, Prow to Rochester
Prospects Update | Levi, Portillo return to action this weekend
'Both players have shown promise as they enter the back half of their seasons. Levi and Northeastern return from a month-long break tonight against Long Island. Portillo and sixth-ranked Michigan host 10th-ranked UMass on Saturday and Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Levi, Portillo return to action this weekend
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Ruotsalainen carries Amerks to 5-2 win over Wolf Pack (Amerks.com) Wolf Pack fall to American in road trip opener (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage