'Paetsch returns to the Amerks after spending the last five seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins. During his time in Grand Rapids, Paetsch helped the Griffins to five straight playoff appearances and two Calder Cup championships while also serving as team captain during the 2016-17 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make some roster assignments, Rochester signs Paetsch
Archives for September 13, 2017
Sabres GM Jason Botterill expects prospects to battle for roster spots
'“We want our young players pushing,” Botterill said. “Whether they make it out of training camp, outstanding, that’s great, or whether they’re battling for who’s going to be the first call-up, or even young players such as (the Pittsburgh Penguins’) Jake Guentzel (who) are going to make a contribution the second half of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill expects prospects to battle for roster spots
Sabres' Housley liked what he saw over the weekend
'Justin Bailey was not the Sabres leading scorer in the tournament, but to me, he was far and away Buffalo's best player. Bailey has added quite a bit of muscle in his upper body and hasn't lost any speed at all with the extra weight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley liked what he saw over the weekend
Sabres move players from Prospects Tournament roster
'Buffalo has assigned Arvil Atwal, Colin Blackwell, Justin Danforth, Anthony Florentino, Alex Kile and Daniel Muzito-Bagenda to Rochester camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move players from Prospects Tournament roster
After Prospects Challenge, battle for roster spots begins for Sabres
'“You get to a main camp there is going to competition for spots,” Botterill told reporters on Monday. “That’s what we’re trying to create here, competition throughout the lineup. What I’m excited about starting camp is getting our veteran players back in the mix here.' … [Read more...] about After Prospects Challenge, battle for roster spots begins for Sabres
Four prospects have sights on role with Sabres
'Forwards Justin Bailey, Nicholas Baptiste, Hudson Fasching and Alexander Nylander are in the hunt for a place among a group that includes Jack Eichel, Kyle Okposo, Ryan O'Reilly, Evander Kane and Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Four prospects have sights on role with Sabres
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Defenseman Nathan Paetsch stays home to play for Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Blackwell, Atwal among players assigned to Amerks camp (Sabres.com) Amerks agree to terms with Nathan Paetsch (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage