‘”Coming to Buffalo, it was a breath of fresh air,” he added. “It felt more like home.”‘
Archives for May 12, 2022
Sabres sign Russian winger Aleksandr Kisakov to 3-year, entry-level contract
‘Kisakov was one of four Russians drafted by the Sabres last July, ending the organization’s five-year run of not picking any players from a country that’s waged war on neighboring Ukraine. He was ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the No. 7 European skater in the 2021 draft and the Sabres selected him in the second round, 53rd overall.’
Erik Brady: 50 years later, Sabres legend Gerry Meehan and the shot heard around WNY
‘Meehan released his shot from about 40 feet away. Flyers goalie Doug Favell could see it all the way, but somehow the puck got by him.’
Sabres sign prospect Aleksandr Kisakov to entry-level contract
‘Kisakov, 19, led Dynamo Moskva, a junior MHL team in his native Russia, with 56 points and ranked second with 26 goals in 2021-22. He had a team-high seven points, all assists, in six playoff contests.’
Sabres sign Kisakov to 3-year, entry-level contract
‘Buffalo selected Kisakov, 19, during the second round (53rd overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. He had 56 points (26+30) in 51 games this season with Dynamo Moscow of the MHL, Russia’s junior hockey league. He also played four games with Dynamo’s KHL club.’