'The native of Munich put up a respectable rookie season in the NHL this past year with the Sabres, scoring 12 goals and adding 20 assists for 32 points. He finished the 2022-23 campaign tied for 10th in league scoring among rookies.' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Kulich earn recognition for performances this season
The Sabres Report - Jun 9, 2023
The Sabres Report - Jun 8, 2023
Sabres forward JJ Peterka one of seven nominees for IIHF Male Player of the Year
'Peterka was named the winner of the IIHF Directorate Award for best forward of the Worlds as well as earning a slot on the media all-star team. He tied for second in the tournament with 12 points (six goals, six assists) and led his team with 29 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward JJ Peterka one of seven nominees for IIHF Male Player of the Year
Amerks standout Jiri Kulich named to AHL's inaugural Top Prospects Team
'Kulich had 24 goals and 22 assists in 62 games for the Amerks and then was white-hot in the playoffs after sitting out the first two games of Rochester's opening-round series against Syracuse. Kulich returned to the lineup and scored in six straight games as Rochester wiped out an 0-2 deficit against the Crunch to win that series in five games and then swept Toronto in three … [Read more...] about Amerks standout Jiri Kulich named to AHL’s inaugural Top Prospects Team
Rochester Amerks’ Jiri Kulich named to AHL’s Top Prospects Team
'Kulich, who turned 19 on April 14, was the AHL’s youngest regular player this year. He’s just the fourth player in league history to score more than 20 goals as an 18-year-old and the first since Syracuse’s Robert Dome in 1997-98. He’s the second 18-year-old in Amerks history to hit the mark, joining Jozef Cierny, who scored 27 goals in 1992-93.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Amerks’ Jiri Kulich named to AHL’s Top Prospects Team
The Sabres Report - Jun 7, 2023
Lawrence Pilut joins Swiss club after second stint with Sabres, Amerks
'Pilut was going to be an unrestricted free agent July 1, but the Sabres have a plethora of options on defense for Buffalo and Rochester next season.' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut joins Swiss club after second stint with Sabres, Amerks
After run with Amerks, Lawrence Pilut leaves Sabres organization again
'The Swede likely saw he would have limited opportunities if he re-signed with Buffalo. He almost certainly would’ve been ticketed again for Rochester, where he recently starred for the Americans in the Calder Cup Playoffs.' … [Read more...] about After run with Amerks, Lawrence Pilut leaves Sabres organization again
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
A special season shared by many (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 6, 2023
Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to play with SHL's Vaxjo Lakers next season
'Ostlund, 19, told reporters at the draft last June that he planned to spend two years in Sweden before making the move to North America. He wanted to help Djurgardens IF earn promotion from the second-tier league to the Swedish Hockey League, then win an SHL championship. Djurgardens IF lost in the championship series to fall short of promotion, allowing Ostlund to field … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to play with SHL’s Vaxjo Lakers next season
Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to play next season in Sweden
'Ostlund, 19, joined the Rochester Americans for about two weeks last month to get a feel for the organization and the AHL. He was still recovering from a foot injury he suffered with Djurgardens, so he only practiced during the Calder Cup Playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to play next season in Sweden
Welcome Noah Östland
'Despite his young age, Noah has already tried SHL hockey, but must now seriously step up to the top league for the coming season.' … [Read more...] about Welcome Noah Östland
The Sabres Report - Jun 4, 2023
Inside the NHL: It was disservice to run out Matt Savoie for pro debut during Amerks' showdown series
'"Until a kid is put in that position, he doesn't feel it for himself," Karmanos said. "So we think that'll pay dividends for him going forward. He's talented enough where it was a decision that we made to put him in and see what happened."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It was disservice to run out Matt Savoie for pro debut during Amerks’ showdown series
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres' young players will benefit from lengthy AHL playoff run
'For young players to be exposed to this kind of playoff pressure as well as seeing how the game is elevated in the postseason is going to be invaluable to them.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres’ young players will benefit from lengthy AHL playoff run
The Sabres Report - Jun 3, 2023
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' memorable playoff run ends with 1-0 loss in Game 6 of conference final (Buffalo News) Amerks season ends as offense falls flat in Game 6 shutout loss to Hershey (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks’ wild postseason run ends with loss to Hershey: ‘Such an unbelievable team’ (Olean Times Herald) Hershey … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 2, 2023
Sabres roundtable: Is a No. 1 goalie on the shopping list? Who is next to break out?
'This is a question of Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or Levi and Mr. X, who is acquired in a trade that likely sees Luukkonen go the other way. It would be hard to give up on UPL after all the time and effort the Sabres have invested in him, but I can see it happening. He's not a Kevyn Adams draft pick, remember. And this is now about winning and not about development at the … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Is a No. 1 goalie on the shopping list? Who is next to break out?
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester hosting another playoff game in June because of Amerks' effort in Hershey (Buffalo News) Success Sabres prospects enjoying with Rochester Amerks could help in Buffalo (Olean Times Herald) Amerks dodged elimination: What to know ahead of Game 6 (WROC-TV) Amerks look to force Game 7 in conference finals (WHAM-TV) Rochester Americans: Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage