'Johnson, who the Sabres selected 31st overall in 2019 with a pick acquired in the Ryan O’Reilly trade, fits the style of play in Buffalo and Rochester. He’s a strong skater who delivers an excellent first pass and showed during his senior season at Minnesota that he’s grown leaps and bounds from the day he was drafted at 17 years old.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson becomes latest Sabres prospect to sign entry-level contract
The Sabres Report - May 28, 2023
After wait, Sabres sign prospect Ryan Johnson to entry-level contract
'Johnson, who was drafted by Adams’ predecessor, Jason Botterill, could’ve become an unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about After wait, Sabres sign prospect Ryan Johnson to entry-level contract
Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnston to 2-year rookie contract
'His puck-moving skills fit Buffalo’s style of play, Johnston finished his college career with nine goals and 59 points in 143 career games, including four goals and 18 points in 40 games this year. He reached the NCAA’s Frozen Four in each of his final two seasons, with the Gophers losing in the semifinals last year, followed by a 3-2 overtime loss to Quinnipiac in the … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnston to 2-year rookie contract
Johnson forgoes free agency to sign with the Sabres
'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
Sabres sign D prospect Ryan Johnson, final piece from Ryan O’Reilly trade
'Johnson was selected with one of the picks Buffalo obtained by trading Ryan O’Reilly to the St. Louis Blues during the 2019 offseason. That deal also brought in Tage Thompson, who would develop into an All-Star center, along with a second-round pick that was used to draft Russian forward Alexander Kisakov, who signed an entry-level contract last May.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D prospect Ryan Johnson, final piece from Ryan O’Reilly trade
Johnson signs entry-level contract with Sabres, will report to Rochester
'Johnson, 21, had 18 points (4+14) in 40 games as a senior. His plus-22 rating was a career best and ranked 13th among NCAA defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Johnson signs entry-level contract with Sabres, will report to Rochester
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to complete comeback, fall behind in series with Game 3 loss (Buffalo News) Rugged Bears locked it down on defense to edge Amerks 4-2 in Game 3 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks lose, fall behind to Hershey: ‘Tackle football out there’ (Olean Times Herald) Hershey Bears grab series lead with 4-2 victory over Rochester (Harrisburg Patriot … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 27, 2023
Five Sabres to play for medals at Ice Hockey World Championship
'Three Canadians (Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebs and Devon Levi) alongside Alex Tuch (United States) and JJ Peterka (Germany) will all play for their chance at international glory. Canada will take on Latvia, who’s made a surprise run to the semis, while Tuch and Peterka will square off in the other semifinal with a spot in the Gold Medal Game on the line for the U.S. and Germany.' … [Read more...] about Five Sabres to play for medals at Ice Hockey World Championship
Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres' window to win is now opening
'I think the next step in Kevyn Adams vision for this team is right here and now. He must get a top-four defenseman for this team, and the time has come to use some of the young talent as currency to get that done. Signed from recent drafts are Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund, Jiri Kulich, Viktor Neuchev, Vsevolod Komarov, Owen Power, Isak Rosen, Aleksandr Kisakov, Josh Bloom (Since … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres’ window to win is now opening
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Olivier Nadeau offers Amerks another intriguing rookie (Olean Times Herald) Rochester Amerks Games 3 & 4: Ticket exchanges, events, and live coverage (WROC-TV) Rest of AHL Eastern Conference Finals to be shown on MSG; Amerks take on Bears Saturday (WHEC-TV) Bears look for series lead tonight on FOX43.2 (WPMT-TV) Amerks return home for Games 3 and 4 of … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 26, 2023
Sabres sign defense prospect Vsevolod Komarov to entry-level contract
'Komarov earned more ice time and a role on the power play, leading to a breakout performance with the Remparts. He produced 12 goals and 39 points in 62 regular-season games, then added one goal and eight points in 18 playoff games to help Quebec win the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Championship. He'll be relied on as their stalwart on defense when the Ramparts begin … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defense prospect Vsevolod Komarov to entry-level contract
Kyle Okposo ready to help Sabres try to reach 'top of the mountain'
'“There is definitely some unfinished business, for sure,” he said. “I've been through a lot here ... and I just think we're scratching the surface. I think that it's pretty evident by what's happened in the playoffs this year that we're not very far from reaching the top of the mountain and it's something that I had set out to do when I had my introductory press conference, … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo ready to help Sabres try to reach ‘top of the mountain’
Sabres sign Russian prospect Vsevolod Komarov to entry-level contract
'Komarov, 19, registered 12 goals, 39 points and 60 penalty minutes in 62 regular-season games with the Quebec Remparts this season. He recently scored one goal and seven points in 17 playoff games as the Remparts captured the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Vsevolod Komarov to entry-level contract
Kyle Okposo wants Sabres to embrace expectations, set Stanley Cup goal
'“It became pretty evident in those conversations that I wanted to play, and I was going to come back,” he said. “So it happened decently fast.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo wants Sabres to embrace expectations, set Stanley Cup goal
Sabres sign defenseman Vsevolod Komarov to three-year entry-level contract
'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