'Cozens' 13 points were third in the tournament, as he was playing mostly on left wing with Dubois and Ottawa's Drake Batherson. But he also was on the ice at center taking key defensive-zone draws at several spots in the game.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores again but Canada loses gold medal in OT to Finland
Archives for May 2022
Inside the NHL: After missing AHL playoff run, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has to improve his durability
'Luukkonen has already gone through double hip surgery. He's had a pair of severe ankle injuries that interrupted trips to the NHL. And his season in Rochester ended April 29 when a goalmouth collision against Utica created a hamstring problem that the Amerks quickly knew would take a recovery time of four to six weeks.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: After missing AHL playoff run, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has to improve his durability
Dylan Cozens' play with Canada should excite Sabres fans
'The World Championship can be a good confidence booster for any player, especially for those who didn't make the playoffs and never were really in contention to begin with. In Cozens' case, his two-way game has been solid, his competitiveness level is there and he's skating as well as ever. Playing with some high-quality players has been beneficial, and he's been willing to … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens’ play with Canada should excite Sabres fans
Cozens three points helps Canada to get to the Gold Medal Game
'Cozens and Sabres winger Rasmus Asplund of Sweden are second in the Championship with six goals each. Cozens' six goals and six assists for 12 points in nine games earned him being named to one of the three best players for Canada throughout.' … [Read more...] about Cozens three points helps Canada to get to the Gold Medal Game
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks GM Jason Karmanos is banking on playoff run benefiting Sabres (Buffalo News) Amerks’ Jack Quinn found game late in playoffs, could graduate to Sabres (Olean Times Herald) Appert On Luukkonen Down The Stretch Of Regular Season: "He looked like a dominant goaltender" (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Jack Quinn will take the lessons from his goal-less playoff run with Amerks (Buffalo News) Mike Harrington: Triple-OT classic is the kind of experience Sabres' brass wanted Amerks to have (Buffalo News) Resilience is the buzz word that describes an Amerks team that overcame so much (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Quinn fought through frustration when pucks stopped going … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Observations: Amerks' season ends with dramatic loss in triple OT (Buffalo News) Amerks lose heartbreaker in triple OT and are eliminated from playoffs by Laval (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen nearly over injury, focused on consistency (Olean Times Herald) Rocket sweeps past the Americans with … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
After special season in Buffalo, Sabres’ Alex Tuch wants to reach higher level
'“Something that … since I was 3 years old (I was) looking to maybe do one day,” Tuch said of playing for the Sabres. “I didn’t know when it was going to be. Maybe even try to finish it off or anything like that. It happened a lot sooner than I thought I was going to, but I will tell you that I’m very happy that it did happen.”' … [Read more...] about After special season in Buffalo, Sabres’ Alex Tuch wants to reach higher level
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Facing elimination, Amerks back home to try to solve Laval's Cayden Primeau (Buffalo News) Rocket in control heading to Rochester (Montreal Suburban) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Rasmus Asplund leading all players in goals at IIHF World Championship
'Asplund, 24, a winger for the Sabres, leads all skaters at the IIHF World Championship with six goals in six games for Sweden, which is second in Group B behind Finland and plays Latvia on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund leading all players in goals at IIHF World Championship
Sabres to receive 28th overall pick from Panthers
'Buffalo will have three total selections in the first round: its own pick at ninth overall, the 16th overall pick from Vegas, and the 28th pick from Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to receive 28th overall pick from Panthers
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Laval goalie Cayden Primeau frustrates Amerks, pushes them to brink of elimination (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Loss to Rocket puts Amerks on brink of elimination from playoffs (Olean Times Herald) Cayden Primeau proves his worth, leading Laval Rocket to 3-1 win over Rochester (Montreal Gazette) The Rocket widens its lead (Journal de Montreal) Laval has its new … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres sign fourth-round draft pick Olivier Nadeau
'Selected No. 97 overall, he is expected to participate in the Sabres' development camp this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign fourth-round draft pick Olivier Nadeau
Sabres sign another player from 2021 draft class
'Olivier Nadeau was a fourth-round pick, who currently plays for the Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL. He joins the first overall pick, Owen Power, second-round pick Aleksandr Kisakov and third-round pick Josh Bloom as being under contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign another player from 2021 draft class
Sabres sign Nadeau to 3-year, entry-level contract
'Buffalo drafted Nadeau during the fourth round (97th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old posted a team-high 78 points (35+43) in 65 games this season with Shawinigan of the QMJHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nadeau to 3-year, entry-level contract