'There is no more hoping. This is about expectation, and making the performance match the hype. There should be no more talk of playoff droughts. Forget meaningful games in March. Let's see meaningful games in May.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s time for Sabres to perform with swagger that’s been missing for too long
Archives for September 2023
Position-by-position look at Sabres' training camp roster
'Here is a player-by-player look at most of the Sabres that will be on the ice when practices begin Thursday...'. … [Read more...] about Position-by-position look at Sabres’ training camp roster
Sabres prospect Nikita Novikov turns heads in first games in Buffalo
'The Russian, 20, compiled three assists and five points in 62 games with the Kontinental Hockey League’s Moscow Dynamo all of last season. The 6-foot-4, 211-pound Novikov quickly emerged as the Sabres’ biggest surprise in the rookie tournament, showcasing an aggressive style all over the ice and adroit passing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Nikita Novikov turns heads in first games in Buffalo
Zach Metsa hopes to turn playing for Amerks into NHL contract
'Matt Savoie put on a good show for two sellout crowds before getting injured just 26 seconds into Monday’s game. The 2022 first-round pick scored two goals on Friday, and had a highlight reel goal as he took advantage of open ice, because of his speed and the way he reads plays.' … [Read more...] about Zach Metsa hopes to turn playing for Amerks into NHL contract
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres Prospects Challenge showcases future talent
'After last season, all the talk was about another 2022 first-round pick in Jiri Kulich. He started in Rochester as an 18-year-old and scored 24 goals in 62 games. He added seven more in 12 playoff games. He had a pair of goals in the Prospects Challenge and was often dangerous, but it was 2021 first-round pick Isak Rosen that caught my eye.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres Prospects Challenge showcases future talent
Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow on the blue line
'Last year, Samuelsson and Dahlin logged over 671 minutes in 52 games as a pair. In that time, Dahlin established new career highs in goals (15), assists (58), points (73) and plus/minus (plus-12). Power and Jokiharju became comfortable together as the usual second pair, playing just shy of 700 minutes together over the course of 60 games. Clifton and Johnson could take spots … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow on the blue line
Observations: Matt Savoie's injury might hurt prospect's bid to make Sabres' roster
'Not only did Savoie suffer what Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert referred to as an upper-body injury, but the 5-foot-9 center might not be on the ice at the start of NHL training camp Thursday in Buffalo. "I don’t have a medical update yet, other than it’s upper body and he’s gonna get reevaluated here in the next day – tonight, tomorrow," said Appert. "Probably expected … [Read more...] about Observations: Matt Savoie’s injury might hurt prospect’s bid to make Sabres’ roster
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame: As captain and GM, Gerry Meehan was influential member of Sabres
'Gerry Meehan stands alone in Sabres history, as the only man to captain the team and then serve as its general manager. And his impact was huge on both fronts.' … [Read more...] about Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame: As captain and GM, Gerry Meehan was influential member of Sabres
Sabres’ Matt Savoie leaves Prospects Challenge game injured
'Twenty-seven seconds after taking the opening faceoff, he skated into a Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jagger Joshua and left the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie leaves Prospects Challenge game injured
Sabres shut out by Penguins in final game of Prospects Challenge
'However, the bigger concern for the Sabres on the opening shift of the game was 2022 first-round pick Matthew Savoie going into the end boards and coming up holding his left shoulder. He was able to skate off under his own power, but went straight to the dressing room.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Penguins in final game of Prospects Challenge
Sabres prospect C Matt Savoie injured in closing game of challenge
'The severity of Savoie’s injury is not yet known. Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert said 19-year-old will be evaluated on Tuesday, but it is expected that Savoie will miss “a little bit of time” at the start of Buffalo’s training camp, which opens Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect C Matt Savoie injured in closing game of challenge
Kozak a physical presence in Prospects Challenge finale
'“He had a really good year in the American Hockey League,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said. “He got better and better as the season went on. He played huge, valuable minutes for us on a playoff run. One of our most trusted defensive players and penalty killers and physical presences. And now, the shoulder’s a little higher because he’s earned that. He knows what he did, and now … [Read more...] about Kozak a physical presence in Prospects Challenge finale
Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow at forward
'But just as Quinn and JJ Peterka used training camp to earn NHL roster spots last fall, the coming weeks will see a crop of young players looking to make the jump – including a trio of first-round picks who made their AHL debuts last season in Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, and Matt Savoie.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow at forward
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Metsa continuing to defy the odds, even at Sabres Prospects Challenge (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tyson Kozak quietly emerging as one of Sabres’ best forward prospects
'Fresh off a rookie season in which he enjoyed regular duty in the AHL, Kozak, 20, has been a standout again in the Prospects Challenge, recording one goal and two points in two games.' … [Read more...] about Tyson Kozak quietly emerging as one of Sabres’ best forward prospects