'Cozens has goals in six-consecutive games, scoring eight in total. Those eight goals makes him the goal scoring leader of the tournament, one better than Brady Tkachuk (Ottawa Senators) of the United States.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens nets overtime winner to give Canada win over Czechia
Archives for May 2024
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Gulati achieves lifelong dream of working for Sabres (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
How can Lindy Ruff and Seth Appert fix the Sabres' struggling power play?
'“We tried a lot things,” defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said after Granato was fired last month. “I mean, we tried everything, I would say. So, we need a fresh start. We need to start over. We need a new mentality on the power play, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about How can Lindy Ruff and Seth Appert fix the Sabres’ struggling power play?
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens thriving for Team Canada at World Championship
'So far, Cozens, 23, has rebounded well, enjoying a terrific stretch for the Canadians. Through six games, he’s tied for the tournament lead in goals. His eight points rank ninth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens thriving for Team Canada at World Championship
Jiri Kulich learned some valuable lessons this season in Rochester
'Between March 15 and the end of the season, Kulich had 10 goals in 15 games, but before that, he only had one goal in 19 games.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich learned some valuable lessons this season in Rochester
Cozens is the star for Team Canada once again
'Cozens has goals in five consecutive games and is leading the tournament with six. JJ Peterka is fourth, scoring five goals for Germany. Cozens and Peterka are tied for eighth in overall scoring with eight points each. Cozens has played 23 games for Canada in assorted tournaments and has scored 19 goals.' … [Read more...] about Cozens is the star for Team Canada once again
Devon Levi among the Sabres prospects to thrive in Rochester this season
'The time in Rochester helped Levi improve and showed that he’s already an outstanding goalie against American Hockey League competition. He went 16-6-4 during the regular season with the Amerks, posting a .927 save percentage and 2.42 goals-against average in 26 appearances.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi among the Sabres prospects to thrive in Rochester this season
Inside the NHL: Avalanche move into contract mode with Casey Mittelstadt after his first career playoff run
'Colorado has big cap issues in play because of the uncertain status of winger Val Nichuskin (re-entered into the NHL Player Assistance program) and captain Gabriel Landeskog (out since 2022 final with a knee injury). It will be interesting to see what kind of multiyear deal the Avs settle on with Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Avalanche move into contract mode with Casey Mittelstadt after his first career playoff run
The Sabres have a big day Saturday at the World Championship
'Owen Power was excellent in this game. His goal tied the score at three to go with his two assists. He was also plus-4. In five games Power has a goal and three assists for four points. He played 17:29 on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have a big day Saturday at the World Championship
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen showcases strong development in Rochester; Joseph Cecconi seizes role
'“I thought Isak had an excellent season,” said former Amerks coach Seth Appert, who on Monday was promoted to an assistant on Lindy Ruff’s staff with the Sabres. “I think his slump was only a scoring slump, not a play slump. He was one of our most dependable, consistent, competitive players night in and night out all season long.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen showcases strong development in Rochester; Joseph Cecconi seizes role
Sabres prospects Matt Savoie, Vsevelod Komarov win league titles, head to Memorial Cup
'Komarov is expected to join Rochester next season. Savoie would have started with the Amerks this past season, but the NHL’s development agreement with the Canadian junior leagues forced him to go back to the WHL for a fourth year. He also could not make the Sabres’ roster because of the shoulder and elbow injuries that caused him to miss most of training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Matt Savoie, Vsevelod Komarov win league titles, head to Memorial Cup
Sabres prospects Matt Savoie, Vsevolod Komarov to play for Memorial Cup
'Savoie and Komarov, both of whom turned 20 in January, will be closing their dynamic junior careers by facing each other in the four-team Memorial Cup. The tournament to decide the CHL champion, which also features the London Knights and Saginaw Spirit, begins May 24 in Saginaw, Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Matt Savoie, Vsevolod Komarov to play for Memorial Cup
Bo Byram excited to start upcoming season in Buffalo
'"We have a lot of good players in here, and at the end of the day, we take accountability for how we performed," Byram said. "I’m excited for the future, and going forward it’s going to be exciting, because every new year brings a new challenge. We have a lot of guys with a lot of drive in this room."' … [Read more...] about Bo Byram excited to start upcoming season in Buffalo
Savoie, Komarov advance to CHL's Memorial Cup
'In his third season in the QMJHL, Komarov really came into his own as he totaled 14 goals and 55 assists for 69 points in 60 games played between the Voltigeurs and Quebec Remparts. The 20-year-old led all defensemen in scoring during the regular season, helping him earn the Emile Bouchard Trophy as the QMJHL Defenseman of the Year.' … [Read more...] about Savoie, Komarov advance to CHL’s Memorial Cup
Savoie wins WHL championship, joins Komarov in Memorial Cup
'Savoie, the ninth-overall pick by Buffalo in the 2022 NHL Draft, scored 24 points in 19 playoff games, including a goal in the deciding Game 4, after leading the WHL with an average of 2.09 points per game during the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Savoie wins WHL championship, joins Komarov in Memorial Cup