'The ultra-talented center has registered at least one point in his last 29 outings, including 13 contests in the Western Hockey League playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie finishing junior career on tear with Moose Jaw
The Sabres Report - May 5, 2024
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks pull off stunning comeback, beat Crunch 4-3 in overtime to even playoff series (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks come back to force do-or-die Game 5 back in Rochester (WGR-AM) Amerks stage furious comeback, stay alive with OT win (WROC-TV) Amerks win Game 4 in OT; back home Friday for final game in playoff series (WHEC-TV) Crunch blow lead in overtime, Amerks … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 3, 2024
7 Sabres who can benefit from Lindy Ruff taking over as the Sabres' head coach
'Adding another center should help Cozens’ development. While it’s admirable that he wanted to become a shutdown center shouldering the most difficult matchups, the Sabres would be wise to put him in more positions to use his gifts with the puck. Cozens led all Buffalo centers in defensive-zone faceoffs at 5-on-5 this season, according to Natural Stat Trick. He’ll learn and … [Read more...] about 7 Sabres who can benefit from Lindy Ruff taking over as the Sabres’ head coach
Dylan Cozens ‘disappointed’ himself, others during Sabres’ tough season
'“There’s not too many positives I’m going to take from this year for myself,” he said April 18 as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center. “I know I disappointed a lot of people. I disappointed myself.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens ‘disappointed’ himself, others during Sabres’ tough season
Ex-Devils coach Lindy Ruff bares all for 1st time since firing: ‘I really don’t have any regrets’
'In a long and wide-ranging interview with NJ Advance Media on Wednesday, Ruff opened up for the first time about his firing in New Jersey, how he almost stayed on staff in a non-coaching role and tried to sum up what went wrong in their cursed season. The headstrong coach hopes to use the lessons he learned with the young, upstart Devils to lift his beloved Sabres through … [Read more...] about Ex-Devils coach Lindy Ruff bares all for 1st time since firing: ‘I really don’t have any regrets’
Ruff: 'You have to win fans back by playing good hockey and winning games'
'"You have to win fans back by playing good hockey and winning hockey games. It's that simple. You can't make promises," Ruff said. "You have to play good hockey. I've talked to every player about taking the next step. It's going to take everybody to do a little bit more, even in the offseason, to have a standard that's above where it is now. You're going to have to push … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘You have to win fans back by playing good hockey and winning games’
‘Really impressive’ | Peterka’s breakout season a testament to hard work and focus on details
'“… I think this year just being more of a pro, being in better position – I think that helped me then on the other end, on offense, to score more goals,” Peterka, who was the only Sabres skater to appear in all 82 games, said. “I think I was paying more attention in the D-zone. I think just being more responsible on the ice, [knowing] who [you are] against, and [knowing] what … [Read more...] about ‘Really impressive’ | Peterka’s breakout season a testament to hard work and focus on details
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 in 2OT (Buffalo News) Devon Levi makes 60 saves but it wasn't enough as Amerks fall in double overtime to Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Mountain of Levi saves not enough in Amerks game 3 loss (WROC-TV) Amerks drop Game 3 to Syracuse in 2OT (WHEC-TV) Amerks fall to Crunch in double overtime … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 2, 2024
How Seth Appert's days as a college goalie showed his 'gift' to coach Sabres prospects
'“He finds a way to connect with people,” Amerks assistant coach Vinny Prospal, a longtime NHL forward, told The Buffalo News following a recent practice in Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena. “There are times when I’m exhausted and don’t want to talk to anyone, and he finds a way to talk to everyone. He’s a great communicator. You have to have a gift to, at certain times, remain … [Read more...] about How Seth Appert’s days as a college goalie showed his ‘gift’ to coach Sabres prospects
Connor Clifton not surprised he's watching playoffs this spring after seeing how 2023-24 season unfolded
'“There were just so many unforced mistakes by us and I don’t even think we’d be here if we didn’t have ‘Upie’. It was just so many mistakes in puck management and in this time of the year it’s so hard to score goals and when we’re giving up one or two in the first and then we play our game and if we don’t score two goals, we’re losing because of those three minutes we took off … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton not surprised he’s watching playoffs this spring after seeing how 2023-24 season unfolded
Sabres prospect Komarov named QMJHL defenseman of the year
'“Vsevolod had an excellent season," Sabres director of player development Adam Mair said. "He is a very smart, two-way defenseman that can move the puck, contribute offensively, and shut plays down on the D side. His growth over the last two years has been impressive, and we are very excited about his future.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Komarov named QMJHL defenseman of the year
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ready for game three against powered up Crunch (WROC-TV) Amerks looking to take over Syracuse (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 1, 2024
Mike Harrington: For now, Sabres need to forget about titles and get their Andy Dalton moment
'Ruff’s troops need to get into the postseason, take some five-game loss in Round 1 and then we can all get on to the process of aiming toward much longer hockey springs around here. And he’ll be a hero. You might argue that’s a pretty low standard to have and you’re right. But that’s simply the reality of where this organization is.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For now, Sabres need to forget about titles and get their Andy Dalton moment
By end of difficult season, Sabres’ Tage Thompson became elite scorer again
'To wit: in his final 28 games, he recorded 14 goals and 27 points. He often performed dynamically over his last 18 outings, scoring 11 goals and 21 points.' … [Read more...] about By end of difficult season, Sabres’ Tage Thompson became elite scorer again
Ruff: 'You've got to get comfortable being uncomfortable'
'"I think that's probably the area I've most grown, how hard you can push and how hard you can go," said Ruff on Tuesday during an appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "I think the players, myself, Kevyn, we really have to stay connected in the direction we're trying to go, in the direction we're trying to get each individual too. Understanding that each player will … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘You’ve got to get comfortable being uncomfortable’