'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
The Sabres Report - May 28, 2023
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
Kyle Okposo didn't take long to decide to come back
'"My son, Odi, was the first one to find out," said Okposo on Thursday. "When I got the call saying that the deal was done, I was about to put him to bed and I told him that I’m going to come back and play another year. His reaction was worth it. Sometimes I forget how much it means to them."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo didn’t take long to decide to come back
All five Sabres players at World Championship will play for medals in Finland
'The semifinal round of the 2023 World Championship is set, and all five Buffalo Sabres players in the tournament will be playing for medals.' … [Read more...] about All five Sabres players at World Championship will play for medals in Finland
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo shares emotional message of family finding out he is staying in Buffalo
'Okposo is still a capable player in a depth role and is taking a significant pay cut with his new deal. Last season, the Sabres made great strides while still falling short of the playoffs. With Okposo back for at least one more season it would make ending the league-worst playoff drought that much sweeter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo shares emotional message of family finding out he is staying in Buffalo
Kyle Okposo: ‘Unfinished business’ compels Sabres captain’s comeback
'“That’s something I set out to do when I had my introductory press conference,” in 2016, Okposo said. “I did not know how much work went into it. But I think we are extremely close.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo: ‘Unfinished business’ compels Sabres captain’s comeback
Why Kyle Okposo believes Sabres' time is now
'"But I think that we're extremely close. So, definitely some unfinished business and, personally, I would like to be a lot better as well."' … [Read more...] about Why Kyle Okposo believes Sabres’ time is now