Amerks 2024-25 home opener set for Friday, Oct. 11 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 14, 2024
The Sabres Report - Jun 13, 2024
How Michael Leone's coaching journey prepared him to lead Sabres prospects
'“It’s a very intriguing choice that Rochester made, and I’m betting on Mike that it’s all gonna work out,” added U.S. Women’s National Team coach John Wroblewski, who was Leone’s boss at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. ”He’ll do all of the gritty work, but there’s a really intelligent and inspiring individual that is ahead of that grit factor. It’s part of … [Read more...] about How Michael Leone’s coaching journey prepared him to lead Sabres prospects
Sabres to hold 2024 development camp for prospects next month
'The on-ice sessions are free and open to the public.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold 2024 development camp for prospects next month
Sabres release development camp schedule
'Development Camp is a chance for players to become familiar with the organization and the resources through the Sabres development staff and performance team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release development camp schedule
7 at 11 | Potential forward options for the Sabres in the 1st round
'We begin today with a look at seven forwards who could be available for the Sabres in Round 1.' … [Read more...] about 7 at 11 | Potential forward options for the Sabres in the 1st round
Sabres Development Camp slated for July 1 to 4 at LECOM Harborcenter
'The camp will feature current Sabres prospects, including players selected during the 2024 NHL Draft, which will be held Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at Sphere in Las Vegas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Development Camp slated for July 1 to 4 at LECOM Harborcenter
The Sabres Report - Jun 12, 2024
Sabres name Jerry Forton to assistant GM, Chris Bergeron scout
'Forton spent the last four seasons as Buffalo’s director of amateur scouting, helping the Sabres draft 35 players, including seven in the first round. He joined the organization in 2013 as an assistant coach. After one year in that role, he transitioned into scouting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Jerry Forton to assistant GM, Chris Bergeron scout
Sabres promote Jerry Forton to assistant general manager
'After serving as an assistant coach for several years at the collegiate level, including at Niagara University, Forton first joined the Sabres organization in the 2013-14 season as an assistant coach. He then went on to be an amateur scout for a season, then became the assistant director of scouting, and eventually the director of collegiate scouting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Jerry Forton to assistant general manager
Sabres promote WNY’er Jerry Forton to assistant GM
'Forton will oversee the amateur and pro scouting departments in his new role, joining assistant GM Mark Jakubowski and associate GM Jason Karamanos working under GM Kevyn Adams in Buffalo’s hockey operations department.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote WNY’er Jerry Forton to assistant GM
Sabres promote Jerry Forton to assistant General Manager
'Forton also was an amateur scout for the team during the 2014-15 season and filled in as an assistant coach during the 2013-14 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Jerry Forton to assistant General Manager
Sabres promote Forton to assistant GM; hire Bergeron as amateur scout
'“I am thrilled to announce that Jerry Forton has been promoted to assistant general manager,” general manager Kevyn Adams said. “His steady commitment to the Sabres organization and exemplary work ethic have played a pivotal role in the success of our staff over the years. I know that the ongoing positive influence he will undoubtedly exert in his new role will continue to … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Forton to assistant GM; hire Bergeron as amateur scout
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Leone bringing a ‘person first, player second’ mentality to Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 11, 2024
Ex-Sabres scout's star pupil in Norway an option for Buffalo in the first round
'Defenseman Stian Solberg, ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the No. 20 European skater in the class, flourished this season while coached by Andersson on Valerenga, a Norwegian professional team.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres scout’s star pupil in Norway an option for Buffalo in the first round
Amerks coach Michael Leone eager to begin working with Sabres' prospects
'“It’s an exciting time for the organization looking at the prospects,” Leone said. “Obviously, being in hockey, you watch the draft and the players, and knowing some of the players just from my time at the national program and seeing them at international events. But going back to the relationship with the players, I think it’s really important now, especially all the young … [Read more...] about Amerks coach Michael Leone eager to begin working with Sabres’ prospects
Jon Cooper, other NHL coaches helped Rochester Amerks’ Mike Leone grow: ‘People I lean on’
'For example, in watching the affable Cooper, who has won two Stanley Cups, Leone said he learned how to build relationships with players and approach tough conversations. “Him coming into the room of just caring about you as a person,” Leone said.' … [Read more...] about Jon Cooper, other NHL coaches helped Rochester Amerks’ Mike Leone grow: ‘People I lean on’