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'After recovering from offseason knee surgery last season, the Czech winger played 19 regular season games with the Rochester Americans, scoring a goal and adding three assists for four points. In the playoffs, though, Rousek showed his potential with six points (2+4) in 10 games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign forward Lukas Rousek to two-year deal

'Last season, Buffalo was the fifth worst penalty killing team in the NHL and the seventh worst defensive team giving up 3.62 goals per game. It’s not known if the Sabres tried to keep Peca by offering him a job on Granato’s staff. Peca played for new Rangers coach Laviolette when they were with the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Michael Peca is leaving Rochester to join the New York Rangers coaching staff

'“I grew up watching a lot of those guys,” he said. “Tyler Myers was here when he was at his best when he won the Calder [Trophy]. It's things like that, or when they were clinching the playoffs, those are the greatest memories. This is a great place to be a fan of and watch games.”' … [Read more...] about Quentin Musty could be taken in first round of 2023 NHL Draft

'The biggest problem with the winger is he has a contract in the KHL through the 2025-26 season. That means he’d be almost 22 when he gets to the NHL, if he gets to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Marr: Russian winger Matvei Michkov is special

'The native of Munich put up a respectable rookie season in the NHL this past year with the Sabres, scoring 12 goals and adding 20 assists for 32 points. He finished the 2022-23 campaign tied for 10th in league scoring among rookies.' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Kulich earn recognition for performances this season

'Sabres winger JJ Peterka won a Silver Medal scoring his sixth goal of the tournament tying him for fourth in the championship. Peterka’s 12 points were second overall, two points behind Rocco Grimaldi for Team USA.' … [Read more...] about Krebs, Quinn and Levi take home Gold as Team Canada beats Germany

'Johnson, who turns 22 in July, played four seasons with Minnesota scoring nine goals and 50 assists for 59 points in 143 games. In 40 games this season, Johnson had four goals and 14 assists for 18 points.' … [Read more...] about Johnson forgoes free agency to sign with the Sabres

'The Russian-born blue liner put up 39 points (12+27) in 69 games this past season for the Remparts, plus eight points (1+7) in 18 playoff games. The 6-foot-2, 182-pound defenseman helped Quebec to a QMJHL championship win over the Halifax Mooseheads and an appearance in the CHL Memorial Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Vsevolod Komarov to three-year entry-level contract

'"My son, Odi, was the first one to find out," said Okposo on Thursday. "When I got the call saying that the deal was done, I was about to put him to bed and I told him that I’m going to come back and play another year. His reaction was worth it. Sometimes I forget how much it means to them."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo didn’t take long to decide to come back

'The semifinal round of the 2023 World Championship is set, and all five Buffalo Sabres players in the tournament will be playing for medals.' … [Read more...] about All five Sabres players at World Championship will play for medals in Finland

'The 34-year-old served as Buffalo's captain this past season, where he scored 11 goals added 17 assists for 28 points in 75 games. The veteran earned the Rick Martin Memorial Award for the 2021-22 season, presented to the player who fans believe best embodies what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre, through on-ice excellence, resiliency and dedication to the community.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Kyle Okposo to one-year, $2.5 million deal

'This is a great opportunity for three young players to see what goes into a playoff run in professional hockey. Savoie and the Ice were trying to get into the Memorial Cup Final, but lost in five games. In 19 playoff games, Savoie was fantastic, netting 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points. During the regular season, Savoie played 62 games netting 38 goals and 57 assists for … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Matt Savoie to town, send him to Rochester

'Tuch was wearing the captain’s C on Sunday because of an injury to Nick Bonino. In Saturday’s 3-0 win over Denmark, Tuch had a goal and two assists in 17:50 of work. Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith made 22 saves for the shutout.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch took over as Team USA’s captain Sunday due to injury

'The 6-foot-3, 196-pound left-shot defenseman is not much of an offensive force from the blue line, but makes up for that with his size and smart defensive play in his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract

'Quinn did win Monday’s game against Slovakia at the World Championship thanks to his shootout winner in the eighth round. Quinn shot first and missed, but once you get past the first five shooters, you are able to shoot again. On his second attempt, he made no mistake.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn’s shootout goal leads Canada past Slovakia