'"We want to improve. If deals make sense, then we're going to look at all scenarios. But in terms of compromising our sustainable success, I think you have to be really careful with that. And you guys (in the media) know me well enough now, I think you have to go into this very methodical, calm and flesh everything out and make sure that ultimately the decisions you make are … [Read more...] about 7 Takeaways | Adams, Forton preview Draft, look ahead to offseason
Archives for June 2023
Sabres announce 2023-24 preseason schedule
'The team will open up its preseason schedule in Washington on September 24 before returning home to host the Boston Bruins on September 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2023-24 preseason schedule
Sabres to play Maple Leafs in preseason game as part of Kraft Hockeyville
'Winning Kraft Hockeyville will help West Lorne Arena complete a range of upgrades including a new front entrance with more accessible larger doors, new dressing rooms to accommodate more players and an expanded warm room for families and fans. Each winning community receives $250,000 for arena upgrades.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Maple Leafs in preseason game as part of Kraft Hockeyville
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Brett Murray: Season in review (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres bring back winger Zemgus Girgensons on a 1-year, $2.5 million contract
'The Sabres couldn’t offer Girgensons a multi-year contract like other teams would on the open market, though. Their prospect pipeline is filled with talented forwards, including center Tyson Kozak, whose NHL potential might resemble what Girgensons has become since he was drafted in the first round 11 years ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back winger Zemgus Girgensons on a 1-year, $2.5 million contract
Sabres re-sign winger Lukas Rousek to a two-year contract extension
'Rousek was among the Amerks' best players during their playoff run in the spring of 2022, then proved to the Sabres this past season that he was worthy of a call-up. The 24-year-old scored a goal during the first shift of his NHL debut and helped the Amerks reach the Eastern Conference final.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign winger Lukas Rousek to a two-year contract extension
Michael Peca leaving Rochester to join New York Rangers' coaching staff
'Peca was in charge of Rochester’s young forwards and his coaching helped several top prospects have success in the American Hockey League, including Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen. Peca also oversaw the Amerks’ power play, which was the AHL’s best entering the Eastern Conference final this spring.' … [Read more...] about Michael Peca leaving Rochester to join New York Rangers’ coaching staff
Will former Sabres star Alexander Mogilny finally get his Hall call?
'Mogilny, now 54 and the honorary president of Amur Khabarovsk in the KHL, is the only NHL player among the six with a season of at least 75 goals to not be in the Hall, but he was hardly a one-season wonder.' … [Read more...] about Will former Sabres star Alexander Mogilny finally get his Hall call?
Erik Brady: Luce family finally gets elusive Stanley Cup: 'It’s really hard to describe'
'Scott Luce, his son, is director of amateur scouting for the Las Vegas Golden Knights. And Don watched the clinching game of the Cup finals the other day in the basement of the Williamsville home he bought 50 years ago.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Luce family finally gets elusive Stanley Cup: ‘It’s really hard to describe’
Sabres re-sign Zemgus Girgensons to one-year contract
'“With what the team has here and the steps it’s taken, I definitely would like to be a part of this,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Zemgus Girgensons to one-year contract
Sabres re-sign prospect Lukas Rousek to two-year contract
'Rousek, 24, enjoyed a breakout season with the Rochester Americans in 2022-23, establishing himself as one of the Sabres’ top forward prospects. His 40 assists and 56 points both led the Amerks. His 16 goals tied for fifth on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign prospect Lukas Rousek to two-year contract
Sabres ink Girgensons to one-year deal
'Girgensons’ new deal with Buffalo will prevent him from becoming an unrestricted free agent, which he was scheduled to leading into his 10th professional season — all of which have been with the Sabres. Girgensons has played in 625 career games, scoring 81 goals and contributing 93 assists. Last season, he tallied 18 points on 10 goals and eight assists in 80 games opposite … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Girgensons to one-year deal
Girgensons gets a 1-year, $2.5 million contract to return to the Sabres for a 10th season
'He’s coming off a season in which he had 10 goals and eight assists in 80 games. Overall, Girgensons has 81 goals and 174 points in 625 career games, which rank 13th on the team list.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons gets a 1-year, $2.5 million contract to return to the Sabres for a 10th season
Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to one-year extension
'The veteran forward is remarkably consistent, typically coming in at around 10 goals per season if healthy, and is capable of taking on primarily defensive-focused matchups. In 2022-23, Girgensons began just 41.6 percent of his shifts in the offensive zone, showing just how much Sabres coach Don Granato trusts the Latvian winger in his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to one-year extension
Sabres re-sign forward Zemgus Girgensons to one-year deal
'This past season saw Girgensons remain healthy for the longest stretch of games in his career. He managed to play 80 of 82 possible games, scoring 10 goals and eight assists for 18 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign forward Zemgus Girgensons to one-year deal