'Eligible for UFA status next July, Connor Hellebucyk's uncertain future with the Winnipeg Jets continues to make him the subject of trade speculation. While some observers wonder if the New Jersey Devils will make a pitch for the 30-year-old goaltender, the Buffalo Sabres could also come calling this summer.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reportedly interested in Connor Hellebuyck
Archives for May 2023
Peterka optimistic about Sabres next season after taking 'big step'
'Peterka said the Sabres aren't far off from competing on a similar level. "One hundred percent," he said. "It's just great to be a part of that team coming up right now. Our goal this year was just to get better every day and then when you look at the standings, I think we missed it by one point, the playoffs. No one would've thought we'd come that close. I think team-wise we … [Read more...] about Peterka optimistic about Sabres next season after taking ‘big step’
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Matt Savoie's 'hectic' journey will land him in Amerks' playoff lineup (Buffalo News) In prized Sabres prospect Matt Savoie, Rochester Amerks add new weapon (Olean Times Herald) Hershey Bears, Rochester Americans to face off for AHL's Eastern Conference title (Carlisle Sentinel) Matt Savoie preparing to play for Amerks in Calder Cup Playoffs (WGR-AM) Sabres’ … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospects Noah Ostlund, Olivier Nadeau get early look at life as Amerks
'The pair of Sabres prospects won't be in the lineup Tuesday night when the Amerks play the Hershey Bears in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final, but they were sent to Rochester to receive an introduction to life in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Noah Ostlund, Olivier Nadeau get early look at life as Amerks
Sabres prospect Matt Savoie will have opportunity to earn spot in Amerks' lineup
'It's too soon to predict where Savoie will play next season. One option would be for the Sabres to carry him on the NHL roster long enough that he can go on a conditioning assignment to Rochester. He could receive valuable experience with the Amerks before heading to the IIHF World Junior Championship. The Sabres would then have Savoie finish the regular season in junior … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie will have opportunity to earn spot in Amerks’ lineup
Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks
'In three seasons with Winnipeg, he has compiled 73 goals and 192 points in 149 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks
Sabres bring Matt Savoie to town, send him to Rochester
'This is a great opportunity for three young players to see what goes into a playoff run in professional hockey. Savoie and the Ice were trying to get into the Memorial Cup Final, but lost in five games. In 19 playoff games, Savoie was fantastic, netting 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points. During the regular season, Savoie played 62 games netting 38 goals and 57 assists for … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Matt Savoie to town, send him to Rochester
Alex Tuch took over as Team USA's captain Sunday due to injury
'Tuch was wearing the captain’s C on Sunday because of an injury to Nick Bonino. In Saturday’s 3-0 win over Denmark, Tuch had a goal and two assists in 17:50 of work. Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith made 22 saves for the shutout.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch took over as Team USA’s captain Sunday due to injury
Sabres assign Savoie to Rochester
'Savoie, 19, tallied 95 points (38+57) in 62 games this season for the WHL's Winnipeg ICE. He added 29 points (11+18) in 19 playoff games to fuel Winnipeg's run to the league championship series, which ended with a loss in Game 5 on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Savoie to Rochester
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks meet Hershey in Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals: Here's what to know (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Inside the NHL: As Penguins continue to ponder new GM, return of Jason Botterill seems like a fit
'Veteran Pittsburgh beat writer Josh Yohe of the Athletic went so far as to call Botterill a "no-brainer" for the job in a column last week, while admitting that Botterill's spotty record here could bring pause to the process. "Things didn’t go so well for Botterill in Buffalo," Yohe wrote. "Though, in retrospect, he made some moves that are helping the Sabres turn the corner … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As Penguins continue to ponder new GM, return of Jason Botterill seems like a fit
Sabres sign Russian defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
'Novikov is the seventh player the Sabres have signed from their 2021 draft class. Fellow Russian Aleksandr Kisakov, a second-rounder in '21, is playing this season in Rochester, but has been a scratch during the Amerks' Calder Cup playoff run.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
'Novikov is likely ticketed for the Rochester Americans next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
Sabres sign defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
'The 6-foot-3, 196-pound left-shot defenseman is not much of an offensive force from the blue line, but makes up for that with his size and smart defensive play in his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres' young players are still playing and still learning
'Quinn was a target for the teams Rochester played, but him having no goals and two assists in 10 games was a huge learning experience for him. He now knows that when you’re the team’s best goal scorer, the opponent is going to make it tough on you and Quinn had to play through frustration and learn from it.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres’ young players are still playing and still learning