‘Kulich, 18, was noticeable throughout the game. Centering a line with Lukas Rousek at left wing and Isak Rosen on the right side, Kulich skated around defenders and showed poise with the puck. But it’s his play without the puck that will help him with the transition to pro hockey in North America. Kulich is ferocious on the forecheck and works tirelessly to regain possession. He helped the Sabres on the penalty kill in the third period Saturday.’
Archives for September 18, 2022
Mike Harrington: This is an unusual Sabres training camp, with a mostly set roster but uncertain path
‘There’s zero panic coming from GM Kevyn Adams and coach Don Granato. Not since the Ruff-Regier days has this ship been so steady.’
Alex Tuch motivated to ‘prove himself,’ take Sabres to new heights
‘“We’re super excited to play in front of these fans next year and for years to come and to continue to grow as a team,” he said. “We’re proud of what we did the final few months of last season, but we have higher expectations for ourselves. And we’re not even close to being done growing as a group. This is only the beginning. I’m really happy to see the excitement, but I hope that excitement grows throughout the city of Buffalo.”’
Photos: A breakdown of the Sabres’ roster for Don Granato’s second training camp
Alex Tuch: His arrival in the Jack Eichel trade invigorated the Sabres on and off the ice, as Tuch, a 26-year-old power forward, contributed 12 goals and 38 points while averaging a career-high 18:25 of ice time.’
Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich impresses in debut: ‘Couldn’t have been happier’
‘“Most goal scorers at that young of an age don’t play very hard,” he said in LECOM Harborcenter. “That’s the reality. They just don’t. They don’t know how to work. They don’t know how to go forecheck, be responsible defensively, because they’ve been the best players on their teams their whole life and they score so many goals that they’re allowed to get away with things.”‘
Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Devils Fall to Sabres in Buffalo | Game Story (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Opinion: Rousek and Savoie lead Buffalo past New Jersey
‘Lukas Rousek was chosen the No. 1 star of Saturday’s game and it was richly deserved. The Czech winger was Buffalo’s sixth-round pick in 2019 and missed most of last season with knee surgery. Rousek made it back to play 19 regular season games with the Amerks scoring one goal and three assists for four points.’
Sabres’ first-rounders impress in win over Devils at Prospects Challenge
‘The Sabres’ prospects beat the Devils, 7-4, after taking down the Montreal Canadiens, 4-3, in the tournament’s opener on Thursday night.’
Postgame Takeaways | Rousek fuels big night for linemates Kulich, Rosen
‘Matt Savoie also scored his first goal of the tournament for the Sabres, as did Ethan Ritchie, Filip Cederqvist, Aleksandr Kisakov, and Spencer Sova. Oskari Laaksonen and Linus Weissbach were each credited with two assists.’
Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Olischefski “at home” in Sabres organization (Amerks.com)
Passolt making the most of opportunity at Prospects Challenge (Amerks.com)