Rousek reflects on Rochester: ‘It meant a lot’ (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for June 2025
Offseason likely to feature trades about to kick into high gear for Sabres
'There’s a belief Peterka wants out. Byram said following the season he wants to sign a new contract with the Sabres. If the Sabres deal the coveted assets, the return would almost certainly be significant and help them address their biggest needs.' … [Read more...] about Offseason likely to feature trades about to kick into high gear for Sabres
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign five-year lease at Blue Cross Arena with venue company (Buffalo News) Amerks enter five-year lease to keep playing at the Blue Cross Arena (WROC-TV) Amerks, VenuWorks announce five-year lease agreement beginning with 2025-26 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres have the No. 9 pick in the NHL draft. What are their options with the pick?
'Kashawn Aitcheson: Left-handed defenseman, Barrie Colts (Ontario Hockey League). He’s noted for his toughness, but scored 26 goals with 33 assists in 64 games, including nine power-play goals.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have the No. 9 pick in the NHL draft. What are their options with the pick?
Why the Sabres are drafting from Orchard Park, not L.A., this weekend
'Top prospects, media and fans will be in attendance, but the league is taking a "decentralized" approach this year, meaning that executives, scouts, coaches, and anyone else associated with NHL teams will take part elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Why the Sabres are drafting from Orchard Park, not L.A., this weekend
5 questions the Sabres face before the NHL draft and free agency
'The Sabres need to sign a goalie with experience, one who can take on the role that James Reimer provided for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Designate UPL the No. 1 goalie, with the understanding that it’s his job to keep or lose, knowing the Sabres will have a proven backup and Devon Levi working in the wings in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about 5 questions the Sabres face before the NHL draft and free agency
Inside the NHL: Trading a top 10 pick can be tough, but Sabres have to be in the market to do it
'In a forward-heavy draft after the Islanders presumably take Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer at No. 1, there could be all sorts of top kids to choose from with the ninth pick. The Sabres could have a chance to go with one of the talented forwards who may drop there, or a defenseman like Seattle’s Radim Mrtka, Barrie’s Kashawn Aitcheson or Tri-City’s Jackson Smith.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Trading a top 10 pick can be tough, but Sabres have to be in the market to do it
Sabres Foundation helping keep 'doors open' at East Side community center
'The foundation has given more than $1.5 million over the last decade to support the council's East Buffalo community center that now provides services for more than 7,000 people each year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Foundation helping keep ‘doors open’ at East Side community center
Sabres captain picked to play at the 2026 Winter Olympics
'The 25-year-old Sabres captain has plenty of international experience, having played for Sweden in the 2018 Winter Games at PyeongChang. Dahlin competed in the IIHF World Junior Championships in 2017 and 2018, then the IIHF World Championships in 2022 and 2024.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain picked to play at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Hamilton Take 2: 'Stupid season' upon us as the Sabres prepare for the NHL Draft, free agency
'Since the last time I wrote, many are reporting that JJ Peterka wants out of Buffalo. I went back and listening to his press conference on locker cleanout day, and I heard nothing that indicated that he’s unhappy here. Peterka’s agent is Allan Walsh, who tends to be on the sleazy side, and it wouldn’t shock me at all if this supposed unhappiness is being put out there by Walsh … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: ‘Stupid season’ upon us as the Sabres prepare for the NHL Draft, free agency
Sabres lock in Jack Quinn to new 2-year deal
'The 23-year-old played in 74 games last season, recording career highs in both goals (15) and assists (24). He finished with 34 points in the final 50 games, according to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock in Jack Quinn to new 2-year deal
Controversial 'no goal' still haunts the Sabres and their fans 26 years later
'"We all knew that they had changed the rule, but obviously the NHL decided they weren't going to tell anybody but the teams. ... They changed the rule to say if you have control in the crease, you can score the goal, and that's exactly what it was," Hull said. "But nobody knows that. You can tell people that a million time and they just will not listen."' … [Read more...] about Controversial ‘no goal’ still haunts the Sabres and their fans 26 years later
Sabres announce development camp dates
'The NHL Draft takes place Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. Two days after that — on June 30 — the Buffalo Sabres will start their annual Development Camp at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce development camp dates
Mike Harrington: Panthers' latest Stanley Cup victory is another entry to list of Sabres what-ifs
'It was Botterill, remember, who didn’t want to give Reinhart a long-term contract when Reinhart was interested in signing one with the team, and it’s never really surfaced whether that was the GM acting on his hockey instincts or following orders of owner Terry Pegula.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Panthers’ latest Stanley Cup victory is another entry to list of Sabres what-ifs
Sabres to host development camp June 30-July 3
'The four-day development camp will begin with on-ice sessions at 1:30 p.m. June 30, 9 a.m. July 1 and 10:30 a.m. July 2. The camp will conclude with a 3-on-3 tournament that begins at 9:30 a.m. July 3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host development camp June 30-July 3