'Twenty-four years later, Devine is the longest-tenured employee in Sabres hockey operations. He’s held four job titles, in addition to his current role as an amateur scout based in Prince Edward Island: pro scout, director of amateur scouting, assistant general manager and director of player personnel. He’s worked for multiple owners and four general managers.' … [Read more...] about How Kevin Devine became ‘the ultimate asset’ for Sabres’ scouting staff
Archives for June 2023
Sabres bring back Rochester Amerks D Jeremy Davies on one-year contract
'The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Davies enjoyed another stellar offensive season, recording 23 points in 66 games. He ranked eighth among AHL defensemen in goals scored. His 90 penalty minutes also led the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Rochester Amerks D Jeremy Davies on one-year contract
Team USA star Gabe Perreault could be intriguing NHL Draft choice for Sabres
'He possesses an array of skills. But his elite hockey sense helps make him a coveted prospect. He thinks the game on a higher level than most youngsters.' … [Read more...] about Team USA star Gabe Perreault could be intriguing NHL Draft choice for Sabres
Power becomes 10th player in Sabres history to be selected to NHL’s All-Rookie team
'Power became just the 10th player in franchise history to be selected to the league’s All-Rookie team, the first since Victor Olofsson in 2020, and also finished third in the voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s Rookie of the Year. Power’s former college teammate at the University of Michigan, Matty Beniers, won the award.' … [Read more...] about Power becomes 10th player in Sabres history to be selected to NHL’s All-Rookie team
Sabres Power comes in third for the Calder Trophy
'Beniers had 160 first place votes and 1836 points from the voters. Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner had 1074 points with 24 first place votes. Power had only nine first place votes and 929 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Power comes in third for the Calder Trophy
Sabres re-sign defenseman Jeremy Davies to one-year deal
'Davies joined the Sabres organization last offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and spent the majority of his 2022-23 season in the American Hockey League with the Amerks. In 66 games with Rochester, the 26-year-old netted 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Jeremy Davies to one-year deal
Sabres re-sign D-man Jeremy Davies to one-year deal
'The 26-year-old played mostly for the Rochester Americans in the 2022-23 season, scoring 11 goals and picking up 12 assists for 23 points across 66 games. The 11 goals were a career-high for him and was the most among Amerks defensemen. He was also eighth in goals among defensemen in the entire NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D-man Jeremy Davies to one-year deal
Which Buffalo Sabres are pending free agents?
'Here are the Sabres who are slated to become free agents on July 1, as well as those who could be seeing a pay raise in the form of an extension this offseason...'. … [Read more...] about Which Buffalo Sabres are pending free agents?
Owen Powers falls to former teammate Matty Beniers in Calder Trophy race
'Power was one of three finalists this year alongside Beniers and Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner. Power — the former No. 1 pick in the 2021 NHL draft — had a standout year in his rookie season, leading all rookie defensemen in assists and points and ending the season second in plus-minus and third in power-play points.' … [Read more...] about Owen Powers falls to former teammate Matty Beniers in Calder Trophy race
Sabres re-sign defenseman Jeremy Davies to a 1-year deal
'Davies, who appeared in one game for the Sabres this season, spent most of his year in the AHL with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Jeremy Davies to a 1-year deal
Power named to NHL All-Rookie Team
'Power is joined by fellow defenseman Jake Sanderson, forwards Matty Beniers, Wyatt Johnston and Matias Maccelli, and goaltender Stuart Skinner. He is the 10th player in Sabres history to earn an All-Rookie selection and the first since Victor Olofsson in 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about Power named to NHL All-Rookie Team
Sabres re-sign Davies to 1-year contract
'The 26-year-old native of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec appeared in one NHL game for the Sabres last season. He was a leader on the blue line for the Rochester Americans, recording 23 points (11+12) in 66 AHL games. He posted six points (1+5) in 14 Calder Cup Playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Davies to 1-year contract
Draft Preview | 4 defensemen who could be available at 13th overall
'"I think from maybe the public perception there could be a surprise because I've been shocked to see on some mock drafts, a lack of defensemen near the top of the draft," he said. "I think there's a handful of defensemen in this draft that could be really good long-term NHL players that are worthy of top-15 picks in the NHL draft."' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | 4 defensemen who could be available at 13th overall
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sean Malone: Season in review (Amerks.com) Lawrence Pilut: Season in review (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
As NHL draft returns to Nashville, Thomas Vanek is one of many 2003 choices that were picture perfect
'Of the 30 first-round picks, 22 played at least 500 NHL games and 12 have played more than 1,000. Nine have won Stanley Cups. Eleven scored at least 200 goals.' … [Read more...] about As NHL draft returns to Nashville, Thomas Vanek is one of many 2003 choices that were picture perfect