'Power was one of three finalists this year alongside Beniers and Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner. Power — the former No. 1 pick in the 2021 NHL draft — had a standout year in his rookie season, leading all rookie defensemen in assists and points and ending the season second in plus-minus and third in power-play points.' … [Read more...] about Owen Powers falls to former teammate Matty Beniers in Calder Trophy race
The Sabres Report - Jun 27, 2023
Sabres re-sign defenseman Jeremy Davies to a 1-year deal
'Davies, who appeared in one game for the Sabres this season, spent most of his year in the AHL with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Jeremy Davies to a 1-year deal
Power named to NHL All-Rookie Team
'Power is joined by fellow defenseman Jake Sanderson, forwards Matty Beniers, Wyatt Johnston and Matias Maccelli, and goaltender Stuart Skinner. He is the 10th player in Sabres history to earn an All-Rookie selection and the first since Victor Olofsson in 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about Power named to NHL All-Rookie Team
Sabres re-sign Davies to 1-year contract
'The 26-year-old native of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec appeared in one NHL game for the Sabres last season. He was a leader on the blue line for the Rochester Americans, recording 23 points (11+12) in 66 AHL games. He posted six points (1+5) in 14 Calder Cup Playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Davies to 1-year contract
Draft Preview | 4 defensemen who could be available at 13th overall
'"I think from maybe the public perception there could be a surprise because I've been shocked to see on some mock drafts, a lack of defensemen near the top of the draft," he said. "I think there's a handful of defensemen in this draft that could be really good long-term NHL players that are worthy of top-15 picks in the NHL draft."' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | 4 defensemen who could be available at 13th overall
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sean Malone: Season in review (Amerks.com) Lawrence Pilut: Season in review (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 26, 2023
As NHL draft returns to Nashville, Thomas Vanek is one of many 2003 choices that were picture perfect
'Of the 30 first-round picks, 22 played at least 500 NHL games and 12 have played more than 1,000. Nine have won Stanley Cups. Eleven scored at least 200 goals.' … [Read more...] about As NHL draft returns to Nashville, Thomas Vanek is one of many 2003 choices that were picture perfect
Calder Trophy: Sabres D Owen Power’s rookie year dynamic by any measure
'“What he did, 30-year-old guys in the league that have played 10, 12, 13 years can’t do,” Granato told the Times Herald on Wednesday. “That’s amazing. So it’s drop the age after everything you say because everything you said before, it’s amazing that an NHL player just does that consistently. Because you’re trying to do that with other players that have been in the league … [Read more...] about Calder Trophy: Sabres D Owen Power’s rookie year dynamic by any measure
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Michael Houser: Season in review (Amerks.com) Mason Jobst: Season in review (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 25, 2023
Inside the Sabres: Kevyn Adams' three drafts as GM dotted with early success stories
'Here's a look at each player the Sabres have selected since 2020...'. … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Kevyn Adams’ three drafts as GM dotted with early success stories
The Sabres Report - Jun 24, 2023
Sabres re-sign defenseman Joseph Cecconi to one-year, two-way contract
'The Amerks needed a different kind of defenseman to complement defensemen Lawrence Pilut and Ethan Prow. Cecconi’s work on a defense pair with Jeremy Davies was pivotal in Rochester’s run to the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference final. Cecconi was one of their most trusted penalty-killers and used his right-handed shot to score two goals in 14 postseason games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Joseph Cecconi to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres re-sign Youngstown’s Joseph Cecconi to one-year contract
'Cecconi, 26, became a mainstay on the Rochester Americans’ blue line following his arrival in a trade Dec. 15, giving them a more defensive defender to complement some of their offensive threats.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Youngstown’s Joseph Cecconi to one-year contract
Sabres re-sign defenseman Joe Cecconi to one-year deal
'Cecconi was a fifth-round selection of the Stars back in the 2015 NHL Draft. He has yet to make an appearance at the NHL level, but has played in 217 career AHL games, registering 41 points (7+34).' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Joe Cecconi to one-year deal
Sabres re-sign D Joseph Cecconi, Youngstown native, on 2-way deal
'Cecconi, a 26-year-old Youngstown native, played in 41 games and the Calder Cup playoffs for the Rochester Americans this past season after being acquired in a December trade. He had eight points (three goals, five assists in the regular season, and five points (two goals, three assists) in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Joseph Cecconi, Youngstown native, on 2-way deal
Sabres sign Youngstown native Joseph Cecconi to a 1-year contract
'The Youngstown native was traded to the Sabres organization in December of 2022 from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Oksari Laaksonen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Youngstown native Joseph Cecconi to a 1-year contract