'"We do want to experiment. We've we've kind of felt that way with our team and all our young guys," Granato said. "When we move Peyton Krebs to wing and Dylan Cozens to wing and back to center, we're thinking, 'OK, what does this hold for the future for us as we watch these guys evolve their game and develop so early in their career?' And Owen's another one. ... He has a … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Five things Sabres can do in the Owen Power lab the rest of the way
Archives for April 10, 2022
Sabres prospect Devon Levi reflects on 'tough decision' to return to Northeastern
'There’s also his relative lack of college experience. Though Levi appeared in 32 games this season, a rib injury suffered at the IIHF World Junior Championship prevented him from competing for Northeastern as a freshman. More experience in the crease will help Levi handle the various situations he’ll encounter at the next level, either in Buffalo or Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi reflects on ‘tough decision’ to return to Northeastern
Sunday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Tampa Bay plays Buffalo on 3-game home slide (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Lightning host Sabres on Sunday evening (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Michigan hockey holds onto goalie Erik Portillo for next season
'The 6-foot-6 Swede had the option to sign with the Buffalo Sabres, who drafted him in the third round (No. 67 overall), one spot after the Red Wings selected Swedish right win Albin Grewe. But Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Portillo is headed back to school. Portillo was the fifth goalie selected in his class. Two of those four taken ahead of him — Spencer Knight … [Read more...] about Michigan hockey holds onto goalie Erik Portillo for next season
One reason why goalie Devon Levi is returning to Northeastern instead of signing with the Buffalo Sabres
'Shortly after accepting the Mike Richter Award as the nation’s top Division 1 goaltender on Friday, Devon Levi cited the work he has done with Northeastern volunteer assistant coach Mike Condon as one of the reasons he decided to return to the Huskies next season and not sign with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about One reason why goalie Devon Levi is returning to Northeastern instead of signing with the Buffalo Sabres
Owen Power is ready for the Buffalo Sabres
'“He’s really self-aware. He understands what he does well and what he wants to work on. I find it rare that you can talk to a young player after a game and he can give you a clear analysis of what he liked and didn’t like, and he can do that.”' … [Read more...] about Owen Power is ready for the Buffalo Sabres
Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo is returning to Michigan
'This season was the first year either goaltender had the starting job at their schools and it seems like both want two years of college starting experience under their belts before turning pro.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo is returning to Michigan
Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo returning to Michigan for junior season
'In 42 games played, he registered a 31-10-1 record and a .926 save percentage. The Wolverines made it to this year's Frozen Four before falling in the semifinal round.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo returning to Michigan for junior season
Sabres prospect Devon Levi wins award given to nation's top college goaltender
'Levi, a 7th round pick in the 2020 NHL draft, led the nation in save percentage [.952] and was a top three performer in shutouts [11] and goals against average. He will be returning to Northeastern University for his junior season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi wins award given to nation’s top college goaltender
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out road trip in dominating fashion (Amerks.com) Amerks power play makes the difference as Belleville Sens fall 6-2 (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage