'Owen Power was excellent in this game. His goal tied the score at three to go with his two assists. He was also plus-4. In five games Power has a goal and three assists for four points. He played 17:29 on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have a big day Saturday at the World Championship
The Sabres Report - May 19, 2024
The Sabres Report - May 18, 2024
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen showcases strong development in Rochester; Joseph Cecconi seizes role
'“I thought Isak had an excellent season,” said former Amerks coach Seth Appert, who on Monday was promoted to an assistant on Lindy Ruff’s staff with the Sabres. “I think his slump was only a scoring slump, not a play slump. He was one of our most dependable, consistent, competitive players night in and night out all season long.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen showcases strong development in Rochester; Joseph Cecconi seizes role
The Sabres Report - May 17, 2024
Sabres prospects Matt Savoie, Vsevelod Komarov win league titles, head to Memorial Cup
'Komarov is expected to join Rochester next season. Savoie would have started with the Amerks this past season, but the NHL’s development agreement with the Canadian junior leagues forced him to go back to the WHL for a fourth year. He also could not make the Sabres’ roster because of the shoulder and elbow injuries that caused him to miss most of training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Matt Savoie, Vsevelod Komarov win league titles, head to Memorial Cup
Sabres prospects Matt Savoie, Vsevolod Komarov to play for Memorial Cup
'Savoie and Komarov, both of whom turned 20 in January, will be closing their dynamic junior careers by facing each other in the four-team Memorial Cup. The tournament to decide the CHL champion, which also features the London Knights and Saginaw Spirit, begins May 24 in Saginaw, Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Matt Savoie, Vsevolod Komarov to play for Memorial Cup
Bo Byram excited to start upcoming season in Buffalo
'"We have a lot of good players in here, and at the end of the day, we take accountability for how we performed," Byram said. "I’m excited for the future, and going forward it’s going to be exciting, because every new year brings a new challenge. We have a lot of guys with a lot of drive in this room."' … [Read more...] about Bo Byram excited to start upcoming season in Buffalo
Savoie, Komarov advance to CHL's Memorial Cup
'In his third season in the QMJHL, Komarov really came into his own as he totaled 14 goals and 55 assists for 69 points in 60 games played between the Voltigeurs and Quebec Remparts. The 20-year-old led all defensemen in scoring during the regular season, helping him earn the Emile Bouchard Trophy as the QMJHL Defenseman of the Year.' … [Read more...] about Savoie, Komarov advance to CHL’s Memorial Cup
Savoie wins WHL championship, joins Komarov in Memorial Cup
'Savoie, the ninth-overall pick by Buffalo in the 2022 NHL Draft, scored 24 points in 19 playoff games, including a goal in the deciding Game 4, after leading the WHL with an average of 2.09 points per game during the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Savoie wins WHL championship, joins Komarov in Memorial Cup
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Seth Appert: ‘An Amerk for life’ (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 16, 2024
Despite late struggles in Rochester, Sabres happy with prospect Jiri Kulich’s development
'“It’s funny, it’s very similar to Quinn against Laval in that year and probably some of the Utica series as well where Quinn was doing a lot of good things and pucks weren’t going in the net,” former Amerks coach Seth Appert, who has been promoted to an assistant with Buffalo, said on a Zoom call Tuesday. “Jiri Kulich did a lot of good things for us those games. Pucks didn’t … [Read more...] about Despite late struggles in Rochester, Sabres happy with prospect Jiri Kulich’s development
Karmanos details Rochester coaching search, talks Amerks' season
'“… I’m really looking forward to talking to a diverse group of people, picking the best individual that’s suited to continue the process that we have going here. Someone that can continue to develop our prospects on and off the ice, continue to help the organization overall and someone that can strike that balance, which is a fine line and hard to do, between winning and … [Read more...] about Karmanos details Rochester coaching search, talks Amerks’ season
The Sabres Report - May 15, 2024
Sabres want to hire Seth Appert's replacement in Rochester before NHL draft
'Amerks assistant coaches Vinny Prospal and Nathan Paetsch will “absolutely” remain with the organization, Karmanos added, and the success both had during their first season on the AHL staff has earned them an opportunity to interviewed for the job.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to hire Seth Appert’s replacement in Rochester before NHL draft
Mike Harrington: Seth Appert's well-earned promotion speaks to Sabres' grand plan behind the bench
'Appert absolutely deserved an NHL promotion for his fine work in Rochester. Ruff knows hockey people. He knows what’s going on in the AHL. Anyone worth their salt would be interested in talking hockey with Appert.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Seth Appert’s well-earned promotion speaks to Sabres’ grand plan behind the bench
Seth Appert happy to join Sabres, work with Lindy Ruff; Rochester roster could look different next season
'“I take a lot of pride in trying to create a culture, trying to build things the right way,” Appert, who on Monday was named to Lindy Ruff’s staff, said on a Zoom call Tuesday. “And I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to do here in Rochester, the way we’ve been able to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Seth Appert happy to join Sabres, work with Lindy Ruff; Rochester roster could look different next season
Appert knows the time is right to make the jump to the NHL.
'“I absolutely loved coaching here, being an Amerk and I’m so appreciative of the way the people here and the way the fans have treated me and embraced me as one of their own.”' … [Read more...] about Appert knows the time is right to make the jump to the NHL.
Seth Appert says goodbye to Rochester, hello to Sabres
'Appert’s daughters were excited about his opportunity, but they both knew it also would be tough for him to say goodbye. “I love that they both knew how sad I would be to leave Rochester,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Seth Appert says goodbye to Rochester, hello to Sabres