'“What a blocked shot," beamed Rochester coach Seth Appert. "That’s winning hockey. That’s a first-round pick, that’s a skilled player, that’s an offensive-minded player that did a lot of really good things tonight, yet he’s going out there with 15 seconds to go and he’s going to eat a puck to win a hockey game. I think that’s a great sign of what he stands for as a hockey … [Read more...] about Observations: Isak Rosen, Tyson Kozak lead Sabres to come-from-behind win
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Sabres prospect Isak Rosen showcases rapid development: ‘Ready to attack’
'“His speed is very impressive,” Appert said. “He … was clocked as like the second-fastest player at top speed in the whole World Junior tournament. He has explosive acceleration. He does it very effortlessly. So his skating is special.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen showcases rapid development: ‘Ready to attack’
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens' Slafkovsky not happy with play in rookie tournament loss (Montreal Gazette) Rookie Tournament: 'Just a first game' -Juraj Slafkovsky (Journal de Montreal) Montreal Canadiens: the debate around Juraj Slafkovsky has already begun (Journal de Montreal) It's an ox! (La Presse) Juraj Slafkovsky pulls out of the game despite defeat (RDS) Slafkovsky has impressive … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres hold off Canadiens to win opener at Prospects Challenge
'Despite trailing 2-0 early, the Sabres responded well, as just 56 seconds after Mesar's goal, Buffalo got on the board as forward Linus Weissbach led a 2-on-1 rush with tournament invitee Josh Passolt, who tapped in a beautiful pass to cut the deficit to one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Canadiens to win opener at Prospects Challenge
Opinion: Tyson Kozak excelled in Buffalo's win over Montreal
'"Watching him out there, you'd think he went in the top-three rounds. The kid's impressive," said Peca. "He's quiet, he's unassuming, but he's a real hockey player. He does everything right on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Tyson Kozak excelled in Buffalo’s win over Montreal
Kozak's two-goal game lifts Sabres over Canadiens in Prospects Challenge
'Nolan Burke and Josh Passolt tallied the other two goals for the Sabres this evening.' … [Read more...] about Kozak’s two-goal game lifts Sabres over Canadiens in Prospects Challenge
Sabres rally, top Canadiens to begin prospects challenge
'The 2021 seventh-round pick scored a pair of goals, the second of which was shorthanded, to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 come from behind win over Montreal in the first game of the prospects challenge at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally, top Canadiens to begin prospects challenge
'He's a winning player' | Kozak scores twice in Sabres' win over Habs
'"He just has a presence about him," Appert said. "He has a compete about him. His skill is transferrable skill because it's hard skill. It's not just flash. There's a lot of substance to his game that we've felt every time we've been with him. I think he's a winning hockey player and I thought he showed that tonight."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s a winning player’ | Kozak scores twice in Sabres’ win over Habs
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Weissbach out to prove himself at Prospects Challenge (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage