'Luukkonen (6'4", 198 lbs., 3/9/1999) spent the bulk of the season playing professionally for Leki (Mestis) of Finland's second division. In 24 games for Leki in 2017-18, he posted an 11-11-2 record and finished seventh in the league with a .909 save percentage. The Espoo, Finland native also represented his country at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Luukkonen to entry-level contract
Archives for June 2018
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks agree to terms with MacWilliam, Atwal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Lundqvist on Dahlin: 'You could tell early he was something else'
'"You could tell early that he was something else," Lundqvist said with Jeremy White on WGR, Wednesday morning. "You heard a lot of good stuff about him. A few years ago, he came out and had his first practice with us in the Elite League. He did stuff right away that was like, 'Okay, this kid is something special.' From then, he's gotten better and better. This year, he matured … [Read more...] about Lundqvist on Dahlin: ‘You could tell early he was something else’
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks re-sign AHL all-star blueliner Redmond to two-year deal (Buffalo News) Amerks retain leading scorer Zach Redmond on 2-year AHL deal (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks re-sign Zach Redmond to AHL contract (Olean Times Herald) Amerks bring back Redmond on two-year deal (WGR-AM) Redmond returns on two-year AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
'All in for Dahlin' is a cool slogan, but ... it's wrong
'Dahlin is a future star in the league and will play in a market that produces some of the network's best local ratings. His English is already fine for television, as he did numerous interviews at the Combine and in D.C., including a live one at the final with NHL Network. Another bad call by NBC, which makes plenty of them at times with its hockey coverage.' … [Read more...] about ‘All in for Dahlin’ is a cool slogan, but … it’s wrong
Sabres will hold outdoor viewing party for NHL Draft
'Sabres alumni will be on hand to sign autographs, and there will be numerous family-friendly activities. NHL Network will stage a mock television set and an inflatable hockey shot game, balloon and air-brush tattoo artists will be present, and DJ Milk will serve as the emcee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will hold outdoor viewing party for NHL Draft
Does Zach Bogosian have a future with the Sabres?
'Bogosian came to Buffalo along with Evander Kane in the Myers deal. The problem with the 27-year-old defenseman is he’s only been healthy in one season and that was way back with Atlanta in 2009-10 when he only missed one game.' … [Read more...] about Does Zach Bogosian have a future with the Sabres?
Canadiens, Canucks and Hurricanes linked to O'Reilly
'As for Carolina, there have been many speculations that the two franchises could work out a "1-for-1" type-swap, centered around O'Reilly and 'Canes Jeff Skinner, or one of their defenseman (Justin Falk, Noah Hanifin, Jaccob Slavin).' … [Read more...] about Canadiens, Canucks and Hurricanes linked to O’Reilly
Four Players the Sabres could target in the 2nd round of NHL Draft
'There’s plenty of debate about where Jack Drury could fall in the draft – early 2nd ,late 2nd round or even early 3rd. But, how awesome would it be to have another Drury on the Sabres in the future?' … [Read more...] about Four Players the Sabres could target in the 2nd round of NHL Draft
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Stevens found his 'calling' with the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Inside the NHL: Sabres' Botterill should use caution on trading Ryan O'Reilly
'All O'Reilly is desperate for is a winning situation. Fans and media routinely crush players for speaking in cliches so now we're all going to turn around and demand O'Reilly's walking papers for being honest? The Sabres were a 62-point embarrassment in the season that just ended. How will trading O'Reilly make them better?' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres’ Botterill should use caution on trading Ryan O’Reilly
Never too early for '18-'19 odds: Lightning early Cup choice, Sabres are 66-1
'The Sabres are No. 26 at 66/1, while Ottawa is last at 100/1, a number you would imagine would go up even more if the Senators trade Erik Karlsson this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Never too early for ’18-’19 odds: Lightning early Cup choice, Sabres are 66-1
Greeley sheds some light on the Sabres' European signings this offseason
'"The league hasn't gotten easier, but I think it has gotten younger. With that, I think these younger defensemen are coming in, and speed is probably a bigger part of the game than it was 5-10 years ago because there's a little bit more space to use your speed. I think that while it's a difficult adjustment for all young players, I do think the young players and their speed … [Read more...] about Greeley sheds some light on the Sabres’ European signings this offseason
Bove: Another way too early Sabres roster projection
'O'Reilly is an important piece to the Sabres roster but in a few years he may end up being the No. 3 center on the roster. While that would be a great problem to have, not many teams would be thrilled paying their third center more than $7 million per season, especially with such big holes at other parts of the roster.' … [Read more...] about Bove: Another way too early Sabres roster projection
Top NHL prospect Rasmus Dahlin remains focused ahead of draft
'“Everything looks so easy when he is out there,” Dahlin said of Backstrom. “So calm with the puck, and he makes some sick passes and is, like, a very sick player.”' … [Read more...] about Top NHL prospect Rasmus Dahlin remains focused ahead of draft