'“I think this year is going to be a big year for him,” said Kelly Guard, Ratzlaff’s offseason goalie coach who worked with the Sabres prospect at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. “He’s going to carry a lot of the mail with Seattle … but I think we’re going to see some good stuff from him coming up. When you can string together four or five games in a row, you can really get into … [Read more...] about Scott Ratzlaff using ‘swagger’ to try to realize potential as Sabres goalie prospect
Archives for July 18, 2023
Sabres re-sign winger Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
'Across a span of 18 months, Weissbach became a physical and fearless winger with a tendency to get to the net to try to score goals. He spent less time around the perimeter and made a consistent impact on the forecheck. Weissbach was also one of the Amerks’ top penalty-killers and played a reliable defensive game at 5-on-5. It was an impressive transformation after his four … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign winger Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
'The 5-foot-9, 177-pound Weissbach will likely compete for a job on the Sabres’ third or fourth line during training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
'Last season, only one player on an NHL contract, forward Matej Pekar, played in Cincinnati. During the Sabres’ affiliation, three Cyclones – goalies Michael Houser, Jonas Johansson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen – reached Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
The Jacksonville Icemen have new NHL and AHL affiliates. Here's what it means for 2023.
'For the Icemen, one benefit is clear: The chance to connect with a Sabres farm system that's now packed with prospects after years of early draft selections.' … [Read more...] about The Jacksonville Icemen have new NHL and AHL affiliates. Here’s what it means for 2023.
Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
'Buffalo took the 25-year-old in the seventh round of the 2017 NHL Draft. After playing four years of college hockey with the University of Wisconsin Badgers, Weissbach has played two seasons with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres announce new ECHL affiliate in Jacksonville
'Players that play in Jacksonville are more likely to play in Rochester than Buffalo. The only Cyclones players to get any NHL games in recent years are goalies Michael Houser, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Jonas Johansson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce new ECHL affiliate in Jacksonville
Sabres name Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
'The Icemen replace the Cincinnati Cyclones, who had been the Sabres’ affiliate from 2017 until earlier this month when they became the affiliates of the New York Rangers. The Icemen had partnered with the Rangers the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
Sabres re-sign Weissbach; announce new ECHL affiliate
'The Sabres announced that forward Linus Weissbach is staying with the organization on a one-year two-way contract worth $775,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Weissbach; announce new ECHL affiliate
Linus Weissbach extended for another year
'The Sweden native was top five on the team in goals (20), points (47), and assists (27). His four game-winning goals were the most.' … [Read more...] about Linus Weissbach extended for another year
Icemen will serve as the Buffalo Sabres ECHL affiliate
'The new affiliation between the Icemen and Sabres is a mutually beneficial arrangement. The Sabres will gain access to a talented pool of players to develop, while the Icemen will benefit from the Sabres’ resources and expertise.' … [Read more...] about Icemen will serve as the Buffalo Sabres ECHL affiliate
Sabres sign Weissbach to 1-year contract
'A product of Goteborg, Sweden, Weissbach ranked fourth on the Rochester Americans with 47 points (20+27) in 69 regular-season contests in 2022-23. During postseason play, the 25-year-old tallied three goals and seven assists in 12 games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Weissbach to 1-year contract
Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
'The Icemen set club records for wins (44) and points (93) last season, finishing the season by pushing the Florida Everblades to six games in the South Division Championship series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate