'“I think if you look at the whole, it’s been a productive season,” Leone said following Wednesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “I mean, he’s an 18-year-old player. I know he played in the pro league (in Finland), but it’s a completely different game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius moves to wing, learning to evolve in Rochester
Archives for March 2025
Senators centre Dylan Cozens ready for a return to Buffalo to face Sabres
'“I’ve thought about (Buffalo) a bit. I just try to stay focused on the here and now being here,” Cozens said on Monday after the club’s skate in Ottawa. “I thought I was going to be there for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Senators centre Dylan Cozens ready for a return to Buffalo to face Sabres
Tuesday's Ottawa Coverage
Senators centre Dylan Cozens ready for a return to Buffalo to face Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Atlantic Division opponents meet when Sabres host the Senators (AP) Preview: Senators at Sabres, March 25, 2025 (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Cozens adjusts to Ottawa: Ready to face Sabres
'"It's weird, you know, it still doesn't really quite feel real being here and being in the visiting room," Cozens said. "It's a little weird for sure, but you know it's something I'll definitely get used to over time."' … [Read more...] about Cozens adjusts to Ottawa: Ready to face Sabres
Mike Harrington: From James Reimer out, Sabres made the plays to ground the Jets
'While the Buffalo Sabres' season has effectively been over for weeks, it's at least clear their will to compete is not kaput. Sunday's 5-3 win over the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets in Canada Life Centre might rate as their most impressive feat of the season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: From James Reimer out, Sabres made the plays to ground the Jets
Watch: Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund scores first hat trick for Rochester
'The Swede, the 16th overall pick in 2022, has been scorching for the last two and a half months.' … [Read more...] about Watch: Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund scores first hat trick for Rochester
Big moments for Manitobans silver lining in Jets loss
'There was a noticeable pocket of cheers inside the building when his backhander beat Jets goaltender Eric Comrie to give the visitors a 3-1 lead in the third period. That included his elderly grandfather, who was watching him at this level for the first time. “His first NHL game and just happened to score. It’s pretty cool,” said Kozak. “A couple minor hockey teams from back … [Read more...] about Big moments for Manitobans silver lining in Jets loss
Monday's Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres goaltender Reimer robs Jets (Winnipeg Free Press) Big moments for Manitobans silver lining in Jets loss (Winnipeg Free Press) James Reimer steals the show: Jets lose 5-3 to the Buffalo Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Arniel hints at playoff adjustments with line swap in Jets' loss to Sabres (Sportsnet) Analysis: Jets need to maintain ‘one game at a time’ mindset … [Read more...] about Monday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Jets foiled by Sabres' Reimer in 5-3 loss at home
'Reimer, who hails from Morweena, Man., made a windmill glove save on Niederreiter with 2:57 remaining in the third and Buffalo holding a 4-3 lead. “Well, we're paid to entertain, so I thought it would look a little better if I was on my backside,” Reimer said with a laugh.' … [Read more...] about Jets foiled by Sabres’ Reimer in 5-3 loss at home
McLeod leads the way for Sabres in Winnipeg
'Facing the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, Ryan McLeod was the motor that drove the Sabres in the 5-3 victory over one of the NHL's best teams.' … [Read more...] about McLeod leads the way for Sabres in Winnipeg
Opinion: James Reimer stole the show to win in Winnipeg
'The biggest reason the Sabres won was James Reimer absolutely stood on his head making acrobatic saves all day long. At the other end, former Sabre Eric Comrie had a day he’d like to forget as the Sabres were extremely opportunistic.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: James Reimer stole the show to win in Winnipeg
Sabres beat West-leading Jets to split road trip
'Alex Tuch got the winning goal for Buffalo shorthanded with 6:39 left in the third period. JJ Peterka scored in the first period, his third game in a row with a goal. Rasmus Dahlin tallied his 13th of the season, and defenseman Jakob Bernard-Docker had two assists in his second game with the Sabres after being acquired at the trade deadline. McLeod added an empty-net goal … [Read more...] about Sabres beat West-leading Jets to split road trip
McLeod has goal, 3 assists for Sabres in win against Jets
'“[Reimer] gave us a heck of a game,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "You need that. We’ve been four (games) in six (days), back-to-back (against a) fresh team, hard building; we knew that there was [going to] be nothing easy about trying to win the game. Got short-handed when we lost [Jordan] Greenway early and I thought that first 40 minutes, [Reimer] was a guy that put a lot … [Read more...] about McLeod has goal, 3 assists for Sabres in win against Jets
Happy homecomings for Kozak, Reimer lead Sabres to win over Jets
'The Sabres turned in a resilient win over the Western Conference’s top team despite playing on back-to-back days and at the tail-end of a week-long road trip. JJ Peterka, Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch added goals while Ryan McLeod scored the length of the ice into an empty net to complete a four-point performance.' … [Read more...] about Happy homecomings for Kozak, Reimer lead Sabres to win over Jets
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks don Bills-themed jerseys for charity, auction off memorabilia to benefit Golisano patients (WHEC-TV) Amerks rally for 4-3 win over Comets (Amerks.com) Rochester storms back to beat Utica (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage