‘A sixth-round draft choice in 2019, Rousek was a standout performer in a camp that featured eight first-round draft choices and five players with NHL experience. He made highlight-reel passes and used his quick hands to score a breakaway goal during the title game.’
Archives for July 17, 2022
Inside the NHL: Michael Peca sees the shift in the Sabres’ organizational culture – and in their talent level
‘”It’s pretty exciting,” Peca, now a Rochester assistant, said last week in LECOM Harborcenter. “And I think the part that’s exciting is the obvious what you said, that the talent that’s out there is remarkable, even the fresh crop from this most recent draft. But it’s the vibe off the ice that’s just as impressive.”‘
Dylan Cozens illustrates leadership by visiting Sabres’ prospects
‘So on Thursday, Cozens, who’s entering his third NHL season, drove in from out of town and watched the on-ice sessions with the team’s brass and interacted with the prospects.’
Portillo and Levi sparkle throughout the Sabres Development Camp
‘The two goalies had two shutouts in their four games and they were the two games they played against each other. Levi stopped 24 pucks and 28 shots.’
Hamilton Take2: The Sabres could be finally hitting on late-round draft picks
‘From 2010 on, the Sabres got pretty much nothing after the first two rounds of the drafts, and in many cases only the first round pick came through. You just can’t build a team if you’re whiffing on all your lower-round picks.’
Takeaways from the 2022 French Connection Tournament
‘The French Connection Tournament featured four teams of nine players. They played a round-robin stage consisting of six 10-minute games, followed by a single-elimination playoff.’