Levi takes care of the Rocket (Journal de Montreal) Rochester gets his revenge on the Rocket (CP) Amerks head into All-Star break with 3-1 win over Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
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Mike Harrington: Sam Reinhart keeps filling the net with his big payday looming
'“He’s got so much skill and he’s so skilled around the net,” said Sabres defenseman and former teammate Rasmus Dahlin. “I remember his last year with us, he was our best guy (scoring a team-high 25 goals in 54 games in the 2021 Covid season). I kind of knew he could do things like this and it’s really cool to see him do it now and become one of the best in the league.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sam Reinhart keeps filling the net with his big payday looming
Where do the Sabres go from here? 4 biggest questions at the All-Star break
'After a disappointing first half of the season, I believe it’s highly unlikely that the Sabres will have what it takes to make a push toward the playoffs this season. To me, it comes down to their lack of offense (tied for 18th in goals per game this season with 2.98). On top of that, with Jack Quinn’s most recent injury sidelining him for eight weeks, I think the Sabres will … [Read more...] about Where do the Sabres go from here? 4 biggest questions at the All-Star break
Prospects Pipeline | Ostlund continues to grow in Sweden's top hockey league
'“On and off the ice, he’s a very positive guy,” Havelid said. “I’ve never seen him have a bad practice. Sometimes we have an optional warmup – I’ve never even seen him have a bad optional practice. I think that’s one of his special qualities. … He loves hockey, he loves to practice hockey, and loves to learn. So, it’s all hockey, all the time. He loves the sport and that’s the … [Read more...] about Prospects Pipeline | Ostlund continues to grow in Sweden’s top hockey league
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
A solid revenge from the Rocket (Journal de Montreal) The Rocket recovers thanks to Justin Barron and Brandon Gignac (CP) Amerks' Kulich, Rosén ready to represent Rochester at AHL All-Star Classic (WHAM-TV) Amerks drop first of two in Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Goalie Devon Levi focused in Rochester, not worried about recall by Sabres
'As goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen solidified his grip on Buffalo’s No. 1 job during January– the Finn posted a 1.52 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage – Levi received sporadic action. Last month, he started just three of the Sabres’ 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Devon Levi focused in Rochester, not worried about recall by Sabres
UPL's ascent, power-play struggles among Sabres trends to watch after the break
'The power play is holding Buffalo back. It’s the one area of the Sabres’ game that’s had marginal improvement since the New Year. Their 18.2% conversion rate since Jan. 1 is 21st in the NHL, while their 14.4% mark for the season is 28th. It’s a startling regression from the first half of last season, when the Sabres were third. Not only are they not scoring, but they’re often … [Read more...] about UPL’s ascent, power-play struggles among Sabres trends to watch after the break
6 Buffalo Sabres-themed beers ready for the next game
'And while this Buffalo Sabres season hasn’t quite been the one we were all hoping for as the team once again hovers near the bottom of the Atlantic Division, a number of local breweries are rallying behind the team and showing their support the best way they know how – by brewing up some tasty suds for the next time the boys in Blue and Gold take the ice.' … [Read more...] about 6 Buffalo Sabres-themed beers ready for the next game
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Observations: Devon Levi 'rock solid' in another start for Rochester Americans (Buffalo News) 13 months after trade, Joseph Cecconi developing with Amerks, happy in Sabres organization (Olean Times Herald) 'Rest is a weapon': Amerks ready to unwind during all-star break despite recent success (WHEC-TV) Levi returns to ice in Amerks loss to Crunch (WHEC-TV) Amerks come up … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage