'This is a smart move by the Sabres to keep a rising star within the organization and feels a bit like a succession plan. With Lindy Ruff on a two-year deal to be the Sabres head coach, Appert could be the next man up if things go poorly with Ruff or if he decides to retire.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres promote Seth Appert, will serve as assistant coach for Lindy Ruff
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Sabres name Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert as assistant
'Before Rochester, Appert spent three seasons as the head coach for the U.S. National Team Development Program and 11 seasons as head coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert as assistant
Amerks coach Seth Appert joining Sabres coaching staff
'13WHAM's Mike Catalana first reported the news Monday morning, shortly before the official announcement.' … [Read more...] about Amerks coach Seth Appert joining Sabres coaching staff
Amerks head coach will leave to become new assistant coach of Buffalo Sabres
'The announcement comes after the Amerks fell to the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night in game five of a playoff series, ending their season. Appert has led to Amerks to three straight playoff appearances, including an Eastern Conference Final in 2023 that became the team’s farthest playoff run in nearly 20 years. Appert also led to the team to three straight 30-plus win … [Read more...] about Amerks head coach will leave to become new assistant coach of Buffalo Sabres
Sabres promote Appert to assistant coach, Gulati to video coordinator
'“One of my top priorities over the last few weeks has been finalizing the hires and roles of the coaching staff,” Ruff said. “After conversations with Seth, he reaffirmed what I already knew - he is ready for this opportunity. As we move into next season, I am thrilled with the staff we have assembled, and the work has already begun to prepare for training camp and the … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Appert to assistant coach, Gulati to video coordinator
Ruff discusses coaching staff roles, Appert's promotion on 'Sabres Live'
'“(We) really talked about where the NHL power plays are at and the movement inside of NHL power plays,” Ruff said. “And, even more, the way that most teams are starting to kill now where they’re set up in a diamond, they’re set up where they’re taking away the flank shots, that you have to get some motion, you have to have your bumper player be almost the important player on … [Read more...] about Ruff discusses coaching staff roles, Appert’s promotion on ‘Sabres Live’
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
A letter of thanks from Seth Appert (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Inside the NHL: 'Insanity' of NHL coaching carousel moved through Buffalo, now hits Toronto
'Only five current coaches in a 32-team league were with their current franchise on Feb. 1, 2022, and five teams now do not have coaches for a variety of reasons since the Sabres rehired Lindy Ruff on April 22.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: ‘Insanity’ of NHL coaching carousel moved through Buffalo, now hits Toronto
Rochester Amerks’ ‘unreal group’ will change as players leave, join Sabres
'Most of the Amerks’ core – from high-end forward prospects like Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen to veterans like captain Michael Mersch and defenseman Ethan Prow – returned to the Buffalo Sabres’ affiliate. Incredibly, their top nine scorers came back, a rarity for an AHL team.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Amerks’ ‘unreal group’ will change as players leave, join Sabres
Devon Levi had many experiences in 54 professional games this season
'Levi didn’t pout about the decision, rather he made the Amerks his team and led them from almost being out of the playoffs to a tie for first place in the North Division.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi had many experiences in 54 professional games this season
6 Sabres competing at ice hockey world championship
'Dylan Cozens, Owen Power, and Bowen Byram are on the Team Canada roster. Rasmus Dahlin and Victor Olofsson are competing for Sweden, and JJ Peterka is skating with Germany.' … [Read more...] about 6 Sabres competing at ice hockey world championship
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks grew as a team, but season came to a sudden and disappointing end (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Game 5 loss a major missed opportunity for Amerks – and for Sabres prospects
'Gone is the chance to see more heroics from Devon Levi and to give names such as Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, Lukas Rousek, Anton Wahlberg and Nikita Novikov more of the feeling of what the playoff grind entails.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Game 5 loss a major missed opportunity for Amerks – and for Sabres prospects
Sabres 'ready to get going' for new coach Ruff
'"He's a very determined coach, very hungry, very smart," Cozens said Thursday from Budapest while preparing for the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Prague, Czechia. "He obviously means a lot to the city of Buffalo. He wants it really bad and so do we. I'm excited to see how he is as a coach. It's going to be fun."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘ready to get going’ for new coach Ruff
'I wouldn't give it up for anything' | Levi reflects on rookie year as Amerks' run comes to an end
'Levi went 16-6-4 with a .927 save percentage, the best mark in the AHL among qualified goaltenders, and was one of several young contributors to the Amerks’ success. Second-year forwards Isak Rosen and Jiri Kulich – two first-round picks by the Sabres – led Rochester in points and goals, respectively. Rookie defensemen Ryan Johnson and Nikitia Novikov were lineup regulars.' … [Read more...] about ‘I wouldn’t give it up for anything’ | Levi reflects on rookie year as Amerks’ run comes to an end