'Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman correctly assessed the muted free agent market. He wasn’t shocked Detroit couldn’t sign a big name, but the team still brought together pieces that can strengthen some trouble spots.' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division winners: Here’s who brought the hits at start of NHL free agency
Archives for July 11, 2025
In USHL star Luke Osburn, Sabres might have special defense prospect
'“It’s an unfair comparison, but you know when Duncan Keith played, he was really wiry and his skating ability,” Leone said of the former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman, who last month was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. “Just the intensity and the competitiveness, the game that he played, it was really impressive to see.”' … [Read more...] about In USHL star Luke Osburn, Sabres might have special defense prospect
Sabres rookie goalie Leinonen ready to start playing in North America
'It looks like Luukkonen and Lyon will be in Buffalo and Levi will be the starter in Rochester. Ratzlaff and Leinonen are in the first season of their entry-level contract and one will back up Levi and the other will be the starter in the ECHL with the Jacksonville Icemen. To get playing time they could be interchangeable throughout the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie goalie Leinonen ready to start playing in North America
Sabres strengthen defense with trade for Kesselring
'The Sabres could use another scoring forward to fill the offense lost in trading Peterka. That could come internally from a healthy Josh Norris, who played three games with Buffalo after being acquired in a trade from Ottawa on March 7 before a torn oblique muscle sidelined him for the final month of the season. The Sabres also will be counting on forwards Jiri Kulich and Jack … [Read more...] about Sabres strengthen defense with trade for Kesselring
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans open 2025-26 season Oct. 10 with home-and-home against Toronto Marlies (Buffalo News) Former Amerk player goes viral for video showing golf course fight (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks announce schedule for 2025-26 season (WHEC-TV) Amerks announce 2025-26 regular season schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage