'"It's just a tremendous honor and I couldn't be more proud," Okposo said after practice in LECOM Harborcenter. "I'm just gonna continue to be myself. If you start to act a different way, or do things differently, the guys see through that in a heartbeat. You can't fool anybody. So authenticity is definitely number one on my list."' … [Read more...] about It’s a proud moment for Kyle Okposo to earn the letter as Sabres captain
Archives for October 11, 2022
Sabres Notebook: The roster is set as Pilut and Luukkonen head to Rochester
'Both Luukkonen and Pilut had good showings in training camp but were simply victims of numbers. Pilut didn't score in three games but tied Dylan Cozens for the team lead in assists with three while Luukkonen posted a 2.00 goals-against average and .933 save percentage in his two starts, stopping 56 of 60 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: The roster is set as Pilut and Luukkonen head to Rochester
Captain Kyle Okposo helped Sabres transform culture, grow close
'Okposo isn’t a rah-rah, in-your-face leader. The winger’s known for his professionalism and ability to remain even-keeled. After the Sabres stripped Jack Eichel of the captaincy a year ago and traded him, Okposo’s influence helped transform a locker room filled with newcomers and youngsters into a tight-knit group.' … [Read more...] about Captain Kyle Okposo helped Sabres transform culture, grow close
Sabres make moves, set 23-man roster; JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn stay in Buffalo
'“We’re going to push JJ, we’re going to challenge him to make sure that he’s learning every day, he’s growing every day,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said following Monday’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “But I think the body of work that himself and Jack Quinn had in Rochester last year helped us feel comfortable that they’re ready to take this step.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres make moves, set 23-man roster; JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn stay in Buffalo
Kyle Okposo overjoyed to be Sabres' 20th captain
'“It means a lot, and just knowing I have the respect of the guys means everything to me," said Okposo following Monday's practice. "I’m not going to change who I am, and I couldn’t be more proud.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo overjoyed to be Sabres’ 20th captain
Sabres set opening night roster; Okposo speaks as team captain
'"He's got a great feel for that day-to-day. The other thing he has a great feel for is perspective. The ups and the downs and maintaining consistency, and that comes with experience. For me, that's just such an important part of leadership," Adams said about Okposo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set opening night roster; Okposo speaks as team captain
Okposo, newly appointed as captain, returns to practice
'"We could've named him captain a long time ago," Granato said. "It's way better for all fans and for people to actually see what we saw was going to happen with him. Rather than try to appoint a guy right away, I think everybody now has seen enough of Kyle to realize that this is the right move for our organization. That I'm real proud of."' … [Read more...] about Okposo, newly appointed as captain, returns to practice
Sabres announce 2022-23 opening night roster
'Forward Riley Sheahan will start the season on injured reserve. Forward Matej Pekar has been placed on the non-roster injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2022-23 opening night roster
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks youth overcoming growing pains during preseason (Amerks.com) Love for the city and organization brought Prow back to Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage