‘Malone, 27, will have a $750,000 cap hit if he cracks the NHL and figures to get a chance in training camp to battle for a fourth-line center slot. He had 20 goals and 17 assists in Rochester, collecting 37 points in only 39 games as multiple injuries kept him out of the lineup.’
Archives for June 2022
After breakout season, Sabres award Sean Malone new contract
‘A stint in COVID-19 protocol and a lower-body injury that required surgery combined to sideline Malone 30 straight contests early in the winter. If he had stayed healthy, he likely would’ve played some NHL games when COVID and injuries ravaged Buffalo.’
Sabres pen Sean Malone to new contract
‘Malone, who was selected 159th overall in the 2013 NHL Draft, has spent four seasons with the Rochester Americans, playing in 208 games with the team. The 2021-22 campaign was his best, as Malone set career-highs with 20 goals and 37 assists.’
Malone returns to Sabres on 1-year deal
‘Malone, a West Seneca native, rejoined the Sabres organization on a one-year deal prior to last season. He reached AHL career highs in goals (20) and points (37) in 39 games with the Rochester Americans. He added seven points (2+5) in 10 games during Rochester’s playoff run.’
Remembering the Sabres’ star-studded 1982 and ’83 drafts
‘It has been nearly 40 years since Buffalo made three first-round picks in a single draft. The two previous occasions occurred in back-to-back years in 1982 and 1983. Both drafts saw key players enter the franchise who made their impacts felt quickly as the Sabres made the playoffs 11 out of the next 15 seasons.’
Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is ‘progressing well,’ according to statement
‘It read, in full: “Kim is progressing well and is resting and rehabilitating from a health issue. We are grateful for the medical professionals providing her care and to everyone for their prayers and well wishes. We ask that you please continue to respect our need for privacy during this time.”’
Erik Brady: Fred Hunt, who helped bring Sabres to Buffalo, nets Hall of Fame hat trick
‘Hunt was general manager of the Buffalo Bisons from 1952 to 1970, when the hockey franchise went out of existence to make way for the Sabres — which, as it happens, was partly thanks to him. Let the scoresheet show that Hunt gets an assist in bringing the NHL to Buffalo, which is only fitting since he led the AHL in assists for the Bisons in 1943-44.’
Sabres to hold development camp for prospects next month
‘A ticket is needed to attend the tournament. Season ticket holders for the 2022-23 campaign will receive priority access and be limited to two free tickets per account. Tickets can be claimed in a newsletter that will be sent July 7.’
Bills, Sabres Co-Owner ‘Progressing’ From Health Issue
‘The family would not say whether Pegula remains in the intensive care unit of a Florida hospital or specify the medical issue in asking to continue respecting their need for privacy.’