'Buffalo had a 6.5% chance of winning the drawing for the No. 1 pick, and 6.7% chance at No. 2. The New York Islanders won the lottery for the top pick with the 10th-best odds (3.5%). The San Jose Sharks had the best lottery chances (18.5%) and will pick second after the Utah Hockey Club won the drawing with the 14th-best odds (1.5%). Teams can’t move up more than 10 slots in … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 2 spots in draft lottery, will pick 9th
The Sabres Report - May 6, 2025
Sabres to pick 9th in 2025 NHL Draft
'The Sabres receive the ninth pick because both the Islanders and Utah Hockey Club, teams that finished with better regular season records, jumped them in the lottery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to pick 9th in 2025 NHL Draft
Season in Review | Jack Quinn
'It was a streaky season; Quinn’s 15 goals included four in a five-game span in December, four in another five-game span in January and, at the end of March, four in four games.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Jack Quinn
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Levi continuing his groove into postseason (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 5, 2025
NHL Draft Lottery: Sabres will likely get nice prospect with first pick, but could they trade it?
'Trading a highly rated prospect to secure immediate help illustrated Adams would be operating differently. These days, he’s under more pressure to fix the Sabres following their 14th consecutive playoff DNQ.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Lottery: Sabres will likely get nice prospect with first pick, but could they trade it?
Season in Review | Bowen Byram
'Byram was all things for the Sabres as he took on the heaviest workload of his young career.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Bowen Byram
Monday's Rochester Coverage
‘Felt like a home game’: Amerks thank fans for support in Syracuse playoff sweep (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 4, 2025
Sabres prospects to watch in the Rochester Americans' next playoff round
'The Sabres aren’t going to bring Helenius to the NHL anytime soon. It was a surprise that he didn’t play another season in Finland’s top pro league, Liiga. He’s a talented prospect who has the potential to become a reliable, two-way, middle-six center. Helenius had 14 goals with 35 points in 65 regular-season games as the youngest player in the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects to watch in the Rochester Americans’ next playoff round
Season in Review | Ryan McLeod
'He scored. Twenty goals and 33 assists shattered McLeod’s previous career highs (12+18) from 2023-24, and those 53 points tied Jason Zucker for fifth on the Sabres. The production came in bunches, including five games with three or more points – one of which, Jan. 15 versus Carolina, saw McLeod net his first career hat trick. And from Jan. 9-on, he accumulated 35 points in 38 … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Ryan McLeod
The Sabres Report - May 3, 2025
Season in Review | Jiri Kulich
'Kulich returned from that AHL stint 11 days later and never looked back, quickly gaining coach Lindy Ruff’s trust with his defensive play. By Nov. 23, he had moved from the wing to center and was chosen to be on the ice for an overtime draw in Anaheim, which he followed with his second NHL goal.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Jiri Kulich
The Sabres Report - May 2, 2025
Lance Lysowski: Sabres must finally find the right partner for Owen Power
'The Sabres have failed to give Power a steady, veteran right-handed defense partner who can mentor and complement the 2021 No. 1 draft pick. Adams acknowledged the misstep during his end-of-season news conference with Lindy Ruff and revealed that Power downplayed the importance of such a player.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski: Sabres must finally find the right partner for Owen Power
Fresh off career season, will Alex Tuch sign contract extension with Sabres?
'From Feb. 4 until April 17, that gaudy total tied for the most in the league with Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin, the most prolific goal scorer in history.' … [Read more...] about Fresh off career season, will Alex Tuch sign contract extension with Sabres?
Season in Review | Jordan Greenway
'When available, the eighth-year winger was one of the most leaned-on penalty killers in the league, ranking third among forwards with 2:36 of shorthanded ice time per game.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Jordan Greenway
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks complete sweep of Crunch as Levi posts another shutout (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Levi back-to-back shutouts as Rochester sweeps Syracuse (WGR-AM) Amerks sweep Crunch to advance in Calder Cup playoffs (WHAM-TV) Amerks complete sweep of Syracuse Crunch with road shutout (WHEC-TV) Amerks sweep away with Crunch with another shutout win (TheAHL.com) Amerks sweep … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 1, 2025
Season in Review | Jason Zucker
'The 33-year-old made good on that belief, taking advantage of a net-front role on the top power-play unit to produce one of the most productive offensive seasons of his career. He finished with 21 goals, including a team-best 11 on the power play. His 53 points were his most since 2017-18, when he had a career-high 64.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Jason Zucker