'"It was important to us to come and just show our support and reflect on what has happened in our community and be together with people," Okposo said in a Twitter video posted by the Sabres. "For me personally, I just want to talk to people and have a conversation with them and ask them how they are doing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay respects to victims of Buffalo shooting
Archives for May 2022
'It really hit home' | Sabres join Bills, Bandits in supporting East Side
'Sabres forward Kyle Okposo, goaltender Malcolm Subban, and general manager Kevyn Adams joined along with nine Buffalo-based members of the Bandits: Josh Byrne, Chase Fraser, Tehoka Nanticoke, Chris Cloutier, Brad McCulley, Ian MacKay, Dalton Sulver, Nathaniel Kozevnikov, Frank Brown, and Dhane Smith.' … [Read more...] about ‘It really hit home’ | Sabres join Bills, Bandits in supporting East Side
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: A big opportunity was lost but Amerks have another one at hand in Game 5 at Utica (Buffalo News) Amerks’ Peyton Krebs thriving in AHL playoffs after long stint with Sabres (Olean Times Herald) The season is on the line for the Utica Comets in game 5 of the North Division semifinals (Utica Observer Dispatch) Utica-Rochester AHL playoff series reaches … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Observations: Amerks unable to advance, setting stage for series-deciding Game 5 (Buffalo News) Utica saves season with dominant win over Amerks to set up winner-take-all Game 5 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks fall to Comets, can’t close out series: ‘Wanted to finish it off now’ (Olean Times Herald) Comets stave off … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka blossom in Rochester under Sabres' development plan (Buffalo News) Amerks winger JJ Peterka has been dangerous in playoffs and could help put away Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres prospect JJ Peterka becoming dominant presence with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Sabres prospect Lukas Rousek growing comfortable with Amerks (Olean Times … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Monday's Rochester Coverage
JJ Peterka, Arttu Ruotsalainen help Amerks take control of series with OT win (Buffalo News) Amerks push Utica to edge of elimination with OT win to set off Blue Cross Arena celebration (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Arttu Ruotsalainen secures another Amerks OT win, puts Comets on brink (Olean Times Herald) Rochester … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Dahlin, Asplund help Sweden to victory
'It was Asplund, not Dahlin that led Sweden in ice-time with 25:01. He played power play and penalty kill and was one of only nine forwards dressed for the game. The Sabres winger had 35 shifts.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Asplund help Sweden to victory
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Inside the NHL: Sabres' development takes another step with Amerks' trip to the Calder Cup Playoffs (Buffalo News) As WNY products dot Calder Cup rosters, Ryan Schmelzer captains Utica in battle with Amerks (Buffalo News) JJ Peterka's hat trick gives Amerks 4-3 overtime Game 2 victory over Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) JJ Peterka's hat-trick too much for Comets to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
While facing Amerks in playoffs, Utica's Brian Flynn bears no ill will to Sabres for tank season trade
'"It was a full yard sale that day," the Utica Devils winger joked this week in Adirondack Bank Center when pondering his part of a notable moment of the Sabres' infamous tank season.' … [Read more...] about While facing Amerks in playoffs, Utica’s Brian Flynn bears no ill will to Sabres for tank season trade
Cozens helps lead Canada at the World Championship
'Cozens was by far Canada’s best player.' … [Read more...] about Cozens helps lead Canada at the World Championship
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks need Jack Quinn to start scoring if they hope to defeat rugged Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Forward prospect Foote adjusting to playoff hockey with Comets (Rome Sentinel) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Hometown kid Henri Jokiharju among five Sabres at World Championship in Finland
'“It’s a really, really big thing for Finnish people,” Jokiharju, a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, said recently.' … [Read more...] about Hometown kid Henri Jokiharju among five Sabres at World Championship in Finland
After dynamic season, Sabres prospect Jack Quinn adjusting to playoff hockey
'“As an offensive player, we all want to produce and score,” Quinn said following Thursday’s practice at Blue Cross Arena. “Frustration is definitely there when that’s not happening, and that was at times in the regular season, too, not just playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about After dynamic season, Sabres prospect Jack Quinn adjusting to playoff hockey
Rasmus Dahlin took huge step this season
'Dahlin had a breakout year during the 2021-22 season, and I think it can be traced back to Granato injecting his All-Star defenseman with a wealth of confidence.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin took huge step this season
Sabres at Worlds | How to watch, schedules, and updated results
'Buffalo will have four players participating in the tournament: forwards Rasmus Asplund (Sweden), Dylan Cozens (Canada), and John Hayden (United States) along with defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (Sweden).' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | How to watch, schedules, and updated results