Physicality ramps up for Comets-Amerks (Rome Sentinel) With game 1 behind them, Amerks know what to expect from Utica in Game 2 Saturday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
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Peyton Krebs right at home with Sabres following life-changing trade
'"Coming to Buffalo, it was a breath of fresh air," he added. "It felt more like home."' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs right at home with Sabres following life-changing trade
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian winger Aleksandr Kisakov to 3-year, entry-level contract
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.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: 50 years later, Sabres legend Gerry Meehan and the shot heard around WNY
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Aleksandr Kisakov to entry-level contract
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Kisakov to 3-year, entry-level contract
Sabres stand pat at lottery, will pick 9th, 16th in first round of NHL draft
'Montreal won the lottery and will pick first overall when it hosts the draft at Bell Centre. The rest of the top five, in order, is New Jersey, Arizona, Seattle and Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stand pat at lottery, will pick 9th, 16th in first round of NHL draft
Sabres stay put in NHL Draft Lottery, have top-10 pick again
'If that selection had moved into the top 10, it would’ve transferred to 2023.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay put in NHL Draft Lottery, have top-10 pick again
Sabres remain ninth, 16th overall after NHL Draft Lottery
'This is only the second time the Sabres have had the ninth overall pick. In 1982, Buffalo had three picks in the first round and took forward Paul Cyr with the ninth overall selection. Cyr played 471 career NHL games, scoring 85 goals and 196 points with the Sabres, but never lived up to his billing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres remain ninth, 16th overall after NHL Draft Lottery
Buffalo Sabres land 9th and 16th picks in NHL Draft Lottery
'In addition to their top-two first-round picks, the Sabres also own the Florida Panthers 2022 first-round pick. Florida's pick will fall somewhere between the 28th overall pick and 32nd overall pick, depending on how they finish the season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres land 9th and 16th picks in NHL Draft Lottery
Sabres will pick at 9 and 16 in NHL Draft
'The Sabres finished the season with 75 points, ranking 24th in the league. That gave Buffalo the ninth-best odds in the lottery. They won pick #9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will pick at 9 and 16 in NHL Draft
Sabres land 3 first-round picks, starting at No. 9, in NHL Draft Lottery
'The final slot will be decided once the Panthers are either eliminated from the playoffs or win the Stanley Cup Final.' … [Read more...] about Sabres land 3 first-round picks, starting at No. 9, in NHL Draft Lottery
Sabres to hold 3 picks in 1st round of 2022 NHL Draft
'Buffalo will also own a third selection in the first round as part of the trade that sent forward Sam Reinhart to the Florida Panthers last summer. That pick will fall between 28th and 32nd depending on how far the Panthers advance in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold 3 picks in 1st round of 2022 NHL Draft
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Observations: Arttu Ruotsalainen is a standout but Amerks drop series opener in Utica (Buffalo News) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) After a fast start, Rochester Amerks get run out of the building and lose Game 1 to Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Utica Comets roar back to defeat Rochester Amerks 6-3 in Game 1 of AHL playoffs series (Utica Observer Dispatch) Photo … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres will learn at NHL Draft Lottery if they'll own two early picks in first round
'If Vegas defies the odds and picks in the top 10, they will retain the pick and send their 2023 first-round selection to the Sabres, no matter the outcome of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will learn at NHL Draft Lottery if they’ll own two early picks in first round