'Trading for a top-six winger is a more realistic option for the Sabres because the cost of signing one in free agency is likely untenable for their long-term salary cap, although Patrick Kane may be an outlier. The 35-year-old won’t command a lucrative long-term contract but would immediately upgrade the club’s forward group. The South Buffalo native had 20 goals and 47 points … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: How can Kevyn Adams and Lindy Ruff improve the roster?
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Rochester rookie Nikita Novikov looks like special Sabres defense prospect
'“You don’t see a lot of 20-year-old defensemen put up those numbers not on the power play,” said Nathan Paetsch, the Amerks’ assistant coach in charge of the defense. “It’s pretty rare. That’s just his instincts are really high-end offensively. He just sees plays.”' … [Read more...] about Rochester rookie Nikita Novikov looks like special Sabres defense prospect
'He wanted the net' | Looking back on Luukkonen's breakout season
'His goals-against average was the lowest by a Sabres goaltender with at least 50 games played since Ryan Miller – another name Ruff is familiar with – in 2011-12. His 27 wins and five shutouts were also the most for a Sabres goaltender in a single season since Miller.' … [Read more...] about ‘He wanted the net’ | Looking back on Luukkonen’s breakout season
Friday's Rochester Coverage
4 check: Rochester Americans begin playoff run led by Sabres prospects (WIVB-TV) Red-hot Amerks ready for playoff rematch with Syracuse (WHAM-TV) Amerks look to solve Calder Cup puzzle (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage