'Komarov earned more ice time and a role on the power play, leading to a breakout performance with the Remparts. He produced 12 goals and 39 points in 62 regular-season games, then added one goal and eight points in 18 playoff games to help Quebec win the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Championship. He'll be relied on as their stalwart on defense when the Ramparts begin … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defense prospect Vsevolod Komarov to entry-level contract
Archives for May 26, 2023
Kyle Okposo ready to help Sabres try to reach 'top of the mountain'
'“There is definitely some unfinished business, for sure,” he said. “I've been through a lot here ... and I just think we're scratching the surface. I think that it's pretty evident by what's happened in the playoffs this year that we're not very far from reaching the top of the mountain and it's something that I had set out to do when I had my introductory press conference, … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo ready to help Sabres try to reach ‘top of the mountain’
Sabres sign Russian prospect Vsevolod Komarov to entry-level contract
'Komarov, 19, registered 12 goals, 39 points and 60 penalty minutes in 62 regular-season games with the Quebec Remparts this season. He recently scored one goal and seven points in 17 playoff games as the Remparts captured the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Vsevolod Komarov to entry-level contract
Kyle Okposo wants Sabres to embrace expectations, set Stanley Cup goal
'“It became pretty evident in those conversations that I wanted to play, and I was going to come back,” he said. “So it happened decently fast.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo wants Sabres to embrace expectations, set Stanley Cup goal
Sabres sign defenseman Vsevolod Komarov to three-year entry-level contract
'The Russian-born blue liner put up 39 points (12+27) in 69 games this past season for the Remparts, plus eight points (1+7) in 18 playoff games. The 6-foot-2, 182-pound defenseman helped Quebec to a QMJHL championship win over the Halifax Mooseheads and an appearance in the CHL Memorial Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Vsevolod Komarov to three-year entry-level contract
Kyle Okposo didn't take long to decide to come back
'"My son, Odi, was the first one to find out," said Okposo on Thursday. "When I got the call saying that the deal was done, I was about to put him to bed and I told him that I’m going to come back and play another year. His reaction was worth it. Sometimes I forget how much it means to them."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo didn’t take long to decide to come back
All five Sabres players at World Championship will play for medals in Finland
'The semifinal round of the 2023 World Championship is set, and all five Buffalo Sabres players in the tournament will be playing for medals.' … [Read more...] about All five Sabres players at World Championship will play for medals in Finland
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo shares emotional message of family finding out he is staying in Buffalo
'Okposo is still a capable player in a depth role and is taking a significant pay cut with his new deal. Last season, the Sabres made great strides while still falling short of the playoffs. With Okposo back for at least one more season it would make ending the league-worst playoff drought that much sweeter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo shares emotional message of family finding out he is staying in Buffalo
Kyle Okposo: ‘Unfinished business’ compels Sabres captain’s comeback
'“That’s something I set out to do when I had my introductory press conference,” in 2016, Okposo said. “I did not know how much work went into it. But I think we are extremely close.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo: ‘Unfinished business’ compels Sabres captain’s comeback
Why Kyle Okposo believes Sabres' time is now
'"But I think that we're extremely close. So, definitely some unfinished business and, personally, I would like to be a lot better as well."' … [Read more...] about Why Kyle Okposo believes Sabres’ time is now
Komarov signs entry-level contract with Sabres
'"When we saw him at rookie camp and development camp, we sort of thought that he was primarily a defender," Sabres director of player development Adam Mair said. "Which he is, and he's an excellent one. He's big, he's long, he's competitive, and strong in front of the net. But he's started to add some offense to his game in Quebec.' … [Read more...] about Komarov signs entry-level contract with Sabres
Okposo: 'Unfinished business,' family support inspired decision to return
'"There is definitely some unfinished business, for sure," Okposo said. "I've been through a lot here. … I just think we're scratching the surface. I think that it's pretty evident by what's happened in the playoffs this year that we're not very far from reaching the top of the mountain.' … [Read more...] about Okposo: ‘Unfinished business,’ family support inspired decision to return
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Hershey puts the clamps on Amerks' offense, draws even in AHL East final (Buffalo News) Hershey's defense was suffocating and Amerks had no answers in 2-0 Game 2 loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks’ torrid stretch ends in loss to Bears; Sabres prospect Matt Savoie makes pro debut (Olean Times Herald) Hershey’s Hunter Shepard rebounds from Game 1 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage