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
Archives for September 2022
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
Sabres' Matt Savoie wants Prospects Challenge to be start of long stay in Buffalo
'“We all believe in the direction we’re heading,” said Appert. “We all know we still have a lot of work to do, so it’s a great opportunity for our young players and our prospects to show what they’re made of. For our young guys, it’s an introduction into our organization and they get to make those statements in their play against some other world-class players, which is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie wants Prospects Challenge to be start of long stay in Buffalo
‘Electric’ Sabres rookie Matthew Savoie ready for Prospects Challenge
'“His pace of play is so high with and without the puck,” Appert said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s Prospects Challenge opener against the Montreal Canadiens. “A lot of times guys of his age and his caliber offensively might not have the work level, the hunt of the puck he does. I just was incredibly impressed with how competitive he is on the puck, how smart he is. … [Read more...] about ‘Electric’ Sabres rookie Matthew Savoie ready for Prospects Challenge
Matt Savoie loved being on ice for first time with Sabres
'“He’s electric," said Appert following practice. "His pace of play is so high with and without the puck, and I was just incredibly impressed with how competitive he is on the puck, how smart he is. I told him I was excited to have him on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie loved being on ice for first time with Sabres
Lawrence Pilut back in Buffalo, likes what he sees with Sabres
'“It really didn’t work out here, and I felt like, for me, it was the best thing to do for my development," said Pilut following Wednesday's skate. "I think it was two very good years for me in the KHL, but now, it’s best for me to come back here and I’m really excited.”' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut back in Buffalo, likes what he sees with Sabres
Prospects Notebook | Savoie 'electric' in 1st practice with Sabres
'"Just electric," Appert said. "His pace of play is so high with and without the puck. A lot of times guys of his age and his caliber offensively might not have the work level and the hunt of the puck he does. I just was incredibly impressed with how competitive he is on the puck, how smart he is."' … [Read more...] about Prospects Notebook | Savoie ‘electric’ in 1st practice with Sabres
Atlantic Division reset: Detroit's hopes are turned to today, while Montreal is banking on a brighter future
'When it comes to climbing back into playoff contention, the Sabres are taking a long-term view by building a large new core of young players taken through the draft to go with trade acquisitions such as Alex Tuch, Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner. The Sabres have tried it another way as well, drafting Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel and then going all-in on veteran acquisitions … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division reset: Detroit’s hopes are turned to today, while Montreal is banking on a brighter future
In Matthew Savoie, Sabres possess talented, unique prospect
'“He’s quiet, he’s reserved, he’s confident, he’s driven,” Patrick said. “It’s a unique combination because he is more, I wouldn’t say laid back, but he’s quiet, he’s introspective. He thinks before he says anything. On the ice, on the bench, he wants to be the guy, he wants to play when the chips are down, he wants to play in all situations."' … [Read more...] about In Matthew Savoie, Sabres possess talented, unique prospect
Breaking down the Sabres' roster for the 2022 Prospects Challenge
'Savoie, Kulich, and 16th-overall pick Noah Ostlund all signed entry-level deals in July. Ostlund will spend this season in his native Sweden and thus will not be at the Prospects Challenge. Savoie will return to WHL Winnipeg if he does not make the NHL club; Kulich is eligible to spend this season with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres’ roster for the 2022 Prospects Challenge