'Four Sabres players remain active in the tournament following the preliminary round: Peterka and Tobias Rieder with Germany, Arttu Ruotsalainen with Finland, and Tage Thompson with the United States.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Peterka scores as Germany advances
Archives for 2021
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
A llok back at the Amerks 2020-21 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
With best odds to draft No. 1, Sabres have chance to secure a top player
'”It’s challenging, but I equate it to bad ice for a hockey game,” said Sabres associate general manager Jason Karmanos. “Everyone is playing under the same conditions. So, it is very different than usual. I feel badly for the kids that haven't been able to play this year. … It’s been a difficult situation for everyone to deal with and certainly, from a scouting point of view, … [Read more...] about With best odds to draft No. 1, Sabres have chance to secure a top player
Sabres opt to not sign center Marcus Davidsson, a second-round draft choice in 2017
'Injuries and underperformance have prevented Davidsson from producing in Sweden’s top professional league the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres opt to not sign center Marcus Davidsson, a second-round draft choice in 2017
Sabres will have opportunity to draft dynamic prospect with first pick
'There’s no consensus first overall selection. And a prospect a team might, for example, have ranked first or second, could be rated fourth or fifth by another club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have opportunity to draft dynamic prospect with first pick
Sabres don’t give 2017 second-round pick Marcus Davidsson contract
'Davidsson has spent his entire career in his native Sweden. He played with three teams in 2020-21, including a 12-game stint in which he registered one assist for Växjö Lakers HC, a Swedish Hockey League team. He also spent time with two clubs in HockeyAllsvenskan, a second-tier league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t give 2017 second-round pick Marcus Davidsson contract
Eichel could take Sabres to arbitration to solve 'disconnect' with team
'The doctors need to go over the new imaging to decide if the rehab process is showing signs of improvement. If Eichel doesn’t like the results and wants to have the surgery that Sabres doctors haven’t been comfortable with, he has the right through the collective bargaining agreement to take the Sabres to arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Eichel could take Sabres to arbitration to solve ‘disconnect’ with team
'He kicked the door open' | Mittelstadt capitalized on late opportunities
'"It was a good lesson for me to go home and realize the amount of work I have to put in every day, and the things that I have to do away from the rink to get myself ready to play," Mittelstadt said. "I think that was the biggest difference more than anything. I think when you do that, you get in a zone and start playing well. You get out what you put into it." … [Read more...] about ‘He kicked the door open’ | Mittelstadt capitalized on late opportunities
Sabres at Worlds | Ruotsalainen tallies twice, adds SO winner for Finland
'Arttu Ruotsalainen scored twice in Finland's shootout victory over Canada on Tuesday morning at the IIHF World Championship in Latvia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Ruotsalainen tallies twice, adds SO winner for Finland
Sabres at Worlds | Olofsson nets winner for Sweden
'The victory propelled Sweden into fourth place in the Group A standings with one game remaining in group play. The top four teams from each group advance to the quarterfinal round.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Olofsson nets winner for Sweden
Inside the Sabres: Predicting which unrestricted free agents return to Buffalo
'Prediction: McCabe returns on a short-term contract.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Predicting which unrestricted free agents return to Buffalo
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