'Prediction: McCabe returns on a short-term contract.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Predicting which unrestricted free agents return to Buffalo
Archives for May 2021
Sabres at Worlds | Thompson, Ruotsalainen score in victories
'Arttu Ruotsalainen also scored for the second straight game in Finland's 2-1 win over Germany.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Thompson, Ruotsalainen score in victories
Hamilton: Eichel's neck injury, draft lottery will control Sabres' offseason
'If the Sabres' doctors still aren’t comfortable with the surgery that Eichel would like, then the captain can elect for medical arbitration, which is his right according to the collective bargaining agreement. Eichel would have 60 days to make such a complaint against the Sabres. The matter would then go to a panel of experts established by both the NHL and the NHLPA. It would … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Eichel’s neck injury, draft lottery will control Sabres’ offseason
Sabres prospect Aaron Huglen's 'surreal' comeback from back surgery
'Returning to the ice was a feat in and of itself. Huglen, a fourth-round draft choice of the Sabres in 2019, surpassed even his own loftiest expectations this season by earning co-MVP honors for the USHL’s Fargo Force, helping his team reach the league’s championship series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Aaron Huglen’s ‘surreal’ comeback from back surgery
Miller to miss remainder of World Championship with upper-body injury
'Miller, who was selected as an alternate captain for Canada, tallied one assist in four games. The Sabres have five players remaining in the tournament: Arttu Ruotsalainen (Finland), Victor Olofsson (Sweden), J-J Peterka (Germany), Tobias Rieder (Germany), and Tage Thompson (United States).' … [Read more...] about Miller to miss remainder of World Championship with upper-body injury
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Brandon Hawkins' top three moments of the 2020-21 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
'I have high expectations' | Cozens looks ahead to important summer
'"It's going to be a big summer for me," he said. "I have high expectations for myself. I want to come back next year way better and I'm going to work as hard as I can this summer to come back and be a difference maker and be a guy who can produce."' … [Read more...] about ‘I have high expectations’ | Cozens looks ahead to important summer
Sabres at Worlds | Ruotsalainen scores in Finland victory
'Victor Olofsson and Sweden fell to the Czech Republic while Tage Thompson (upper body) missed the United States' victory over Latvia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Ruotsalainen scores in Finland victory
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Griffin Luce's top three moments of the 2020-21 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
How playing the Swedish way restored Rasmus Dahlin's confidence late in Sabres' season
'The formula to restore the 21-year-old defenseman’s confidence and tantalizing skills was revealed in the weeks after Ralph Krueger was fired on March 17. Krueger’s replacement, Don Granato, implemented a system that gave defensemen the freedom to take risks to contribute offensively, and he challenged Dahlin to embrace a top-pairing role.' … [Read more...] about How playing the Swedish way restored Rasmus Dahlin’s confidence late in Sabres’ season
Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen named to AHL North Division all-star team
'This was a bounce-back year for Laaksonen after he posted only 12 points in 46 games with Ilves of Finland's Liiga last season. Laaksonen signed his entry-level contract with the Sabres in June 2020. With the AHL season facing a late start, Laaksonen opened this season with Liiga's Lahden Pelicans. He had 12 points in 20 games before he left for North America.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen named to AHL North Division all-star team
Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen named AHL North Division All-Star
'Laaksonen, 21, compiled two goals and 17 points in 28 games. His 15 assists led the Amerks. The Finn ranked fourth among AHL rookie defensemen in points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen named AHL North Division All-Star
Sabres' Cozens wants to be a team leader
'This kid was one of the few players on this roster that was always there for a teammate and figured out how the NHL game is played. I wrote earlier this season and am even more convinced that if Jack Eichel is no longer with the organization in October, Cozens should be named captain immediately. There aren’t many kids his age that could handle it, but he certainly can.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens wants to be a team leader
Sabres at Worlds | Canada defeats Norway for 1st victory
'Tobias Rieder tallied an assist for his third point of the tournament during Germany's 3-2 loss to Kazakhstan at the IIHF World Championship in Latvia on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Canada defeats Norway for 1st victory
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Laaksonen named to AHL's North Division All-Star Team (Sabres.com) Laaksonen named to North Division All-Star team (Amerks.com) Amerks 2021-22 home opener set for Friday, Oct. 22 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage