'Ostlund, 19, told reporters at the draft last June that he planned to spend two years in Sweden before making the move to North America. He wanted to help Djurgardens IF earn promotion from the second-tier league to the Swedish Hockey League, then win an SHL championship. Djurgardens IF lost in the championship series to fall short of promotion, allowing Ostlund to field … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to play with SHL’s Vaxjo Lakers next season
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Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to play next season in Sweden
'Ostlund, 19, joined the Rochester Americans for about two weeks last month to get a feel for the organization and the AHL. He was still recovering from a foot injury he suffered with Djurgardens, so he only practiced during the Calder Cup Playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to play next season in Sweden
Welcome Noah Östland
'Despite his young age, Noah has already tried SHL hockey, but must now seriously step up to the top league for the coming season.' … [Read more...] about Welcome Noah Östland
Inside the NHL: It was disservice to run out Matt Savoie for pro debut during Amerks' showdown series
'"Until a kid is put in that position, he doesn't feel it for himself," Karmanos said. "So we think that'll pay dividends for him going forward. He's talented enough where it was a decision that we made to put him in and see what happened."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It was disservice to run out Matt Savoie for pro debut during Amerks’ showdown series
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres' young players will benefit from lengthy AHL playoff run
'For young players to be exposed to this kind of playoff pressure as well as seeing how the game is elevated in the postseason is going to be invaluable to them.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres’ young players will benefit from lengthy AHL playoff run
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' memorable playoff run ends with 1-0 loss in Game 6 of conference final (Buffalo News) Amerks season ends as offense falls flat in Game 6 shutout loss to Hershey (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks’ wild postseason run ends with loss to Hershey: ‘Such an unbelievable team’ (Olean Times Herald) Hershey … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres roundtable: Is a No. 1 goalie on the shopping list? Who is next to break out?
'This is a question of Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or Levi and Mr. X, who is acquired in a trade that likely sees Luukkonen go the other way. It would be hard to give up on UPL after all the time and effort the Sabres have invested in him, but I can see it happening. He's not a Kevyn Adams draft pick, remember. And this is now about winning and not about development at the … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Is a No. 1 goalie on the shopping list? Who is next to break out?
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester hosting another playoff game in June because of Amerks' effort in Hershey (Buffalo News) Success Sabres prospects enjoying with Rochester Amerks could help in Buffalo (Olean Times Herald) Amerks dodged elimination: What to know ahead of Game 6 (WROC-TV) Amerks look to force Game 7 in conference finals (WHAM-TV) Rochester Americans: Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks stave off elimination, win Game 5 with Malcolm Subban's stellar goaltending (Buffalo News) Amerks stave off elimination with gritty 4-1 victory on the road in Hershey (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rookies Jiri Kulich, Lukas Rousek star as Rochester Amerks stay alive (Olean Times Herald) Rochester goaltender Malcolm Subban shuts down Hershey Bears in Game 5 of AHL … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage