Archives for June 27, 2025

'“Kess and I are really close,” Doan said. “We’ve lived together for two years, now, so we’ve got to know each other, and he’s someone that I’ll always lean on when things happen. So, to go into this together is something really cool. As a duo, we’re excited to come to Buffalo and help the team out.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Wear it as a badge of honor’ | Doan, Kesselring thrilled with new opportunity

'“I can tell you that both of them are extremely hard-working guys,” Thompson said. “Both really good character guys, guys that everyone in the locker room wants to be around and hang out with. I think they’re going to fit in with our group really nicely.”' … [Read more...] about ‘He’ll do whatever it takes to win’ | Thompson looks forward to reunion with USA teammates Doan, Kesselring

'And he generated results with a range of defense partners, skating most of his 5-on-5 minutes with Ian Cole (701:28) and Mikhail Sergachev (206:34). When Kesselring was paired with Cole, a stay-at-home veteran, Utah outscored its opponents 27-21 and controlled 54 percent of shot attempts – plus 58 percent of high-danger scoring chances, per Natural Stat Trick.' … [Read more...] about Film review | Sabres bolster blue line with Kesselring’s well-rounded game