'In his third season in the QMJHL, Komarov really came into his own as he totaled 14 goals and 55 assists for 69 points in 60 games played between the Voltigeurs and Quebec Remparts. The 20-year-old led all defensemen in scoring during the regular season, helping him earn the Emile Bouchard Trophy as the QMJHL Defenseman of the Year.' … [Read more...] about Savoie, Komarov advance to CHL’s Memorial Cup
The Sabres Report - May 17, 2024
Savoie wins WHL championship, joins Komarov in Memorial Cup
'Savoie, the ninth-overall pick by Buffalo in the 2022 NHL Draft, scored 24 points in 19 playoff games, including a goal in the deciding Game 4, after leading the WHL with an average of 2.09 points per game during the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Savoie wins WHL championship, joins Komarov in Memorial Cup
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Seth Appert: ‘An Amerk for life’ (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 16, 2024
Despite late struggles in Rochester, Sabres happy with prospect Jiri Kulich’s development
'“It’s funny, it’s very similar to Quinn against Laval in that year and probably some of the Utica series as well where Quinn was doing a lot of good things and pucks weren’t going in the net,” former Amerks coach Seth Appert, who has been promoted to an assistant with Buffalo, said on a Zoom call Tuesday. “Jiri Kulich did a lot of good things for us those games. Pucks didn’t … [Read more...] about Despite late struggles in Rochester, Sabres happy with prospect Jiri Kulich’s development
Karmanos details Rochester coaching search, talks Amerks' season
'“… I’m really looking forward to talking to a diverse group of people, picking the best individual that’s suited to continue the process that we have going here. Someone that can continue to develop our prospects on and off the ice, continue to help the organization overall and someone that can strike that balance, which is a fine line and hard to do, between winning and … [Read more...] about Karmanos details Rochester coaching search, talks Amerks’ season
The Sabres Report - May 15, 2024
Sabres want to hire Seth Appert's replacement in Rochester before NHL draft
'Amerks assistant coaches Vinny Prospal and Nathan Paetsch will “absolutely” remain with the organization, Karmanos added, and the success both had during their first season on the AHL staff has earned them an opportunity to interviewed for the job.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to hire Seth Appert’s replacement in Rochester before NHL draft
Mike Harrington: Seth Appert's well-earned promotion speaks to Sabres' grand plan behind the bench
'Appert absolutely deserved an NHL promotion for his fine work in Rochester. Ruff knows hockey people. He knows what’s going on in the AHL. Anyone worth their salt would be interested in talking hockey with Appert.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Seth Appert’s well-earned promotion speaks to Sabres’ grand plan behind the bench
Seth Appert happy to join Sabres, work with Lindy Ruff; Rochester roster could look different next season
'“I take a lot of pride in trying to create a culture, trying to build things the right way,” Appert, who on Monday was named to Lindy Ruff’s staff, said on a Zoom call Tuesday. “And I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to do here in Rochester, the way we’ve been able to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Seth Appert happy to join Sabres, work with Lindy Ruff; Rochester roster could look different next season
Appert knows the time is right to make the jump to the NHL.
'“I absolutely loved coaching here, being an Amerk and I’m so appreciative of the way the people here and the way the fans have treated me and embraced me as one of their own.”' … [Read more...] about Appert knows the time is right to make the jump to the NHL.
Seth Appert says goodbye to Rochester, hello to Sabres
'Appert’s daughters were excited about his opportunity, but they both knew it also would be tough for him to say goodbye. “I love that they both knew how sad I would be to leave Rochester,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Seth Appert says goodbye to Rochester, hello to Sabres
'I absolutely loved coaching here': Appert bids Rochester goodbye ahead of move to Buffalo
'As he leaves to head to Buffalo to join the Sabres coaching staff, there is a banner hanging in the Blue Cross Arena because of him — and he leaves as the fourth-winningest coach in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about ‘I absolutely loved coaching here’: Appert bids Rochester goodbye ahead of move to Buffalo
'We talked the same language' | Shared vision with Ruff brought Appert to Sabres' coaching staff
'“Fast, north, direct, get to the net more,” Appert said. “Those are things that I preach and believe in at a high level. We were speaking the same language in the first conversation.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We talked the same language’ | Shared vision with Ruff brought Appert to Sabres’ coaching staff
The Sabres Report - May 14, 2024
Seth Appert leaving Rochester to join Sabres' coaching staff under Lindy Ruff
'Appert and Sabres associate general manager Jason Karmanos are scheduled to speak to reporters Tuesday morning.' … [Read more...] about Seth Appert leaving Rochester to join Sabres’ coaching staff under Lindy Ruff
Amerks head coach Seth Appert leaves Rochester to join Buffalo Sabres staff
'“One of my top priorities over the last few weeks has been finalizing the hires and roles of the coaching staff,” Ruff told the Sabres website. “After conversations with Seth, he reaffirmed what I already knew - he is ready for this opportunity. As we move into next season, I am thrilled with the staff we have assembled, and the work has already begun to prepare for training … [Read more...] about Amerks head coach Seth Appert leaves Rochester to join Buffalo Sabres staff
Sabres promote Rochester coach Seth Appert to assistant in Buffalo
'The loquacious Appert builds relationships with his players and staff – he has a knack for defining roles and making everyone know they’re important – and empowers his assistants. Two of them, Michael Peca and Mike Weber, moved up to the NHL last year as assistant coaches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Rochester coach Seth Appert to assistant in Buffalo