'Malone, 27, will have a $750,000 cap hit if he cracks the NHL and figures to get a chance in training camp to battle for a fourth-line center slot. He had 20 goals and 17 assists in Rochester, collecting 37 points in only 39 games as multiple injuries kept him out of the lineup.' … [Read more...] about After big year in Rochester, West Seneca’s Sean Malone re-signs with Sabres for 2022-23 season
Archives for June 30, 2022
After breakout season, Sabres award Sean Malone new contract
'A stint in COVID-19 protocol and a lower-body injury that required surgery combined to sideline Malone 30 straight contests early in the winter. If he had stayed healthy, he likely would’ve played some NHL games when COVID and injuries ravaged Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about After breakout season, Sabres award Sean Malone new contract
Sabres pen Sean Malone to new contract
'Malone, who was selected 159th overall in the 2013 NHL Draft, has spent four seasons with the Rochester Americans, playing in 208 games with the team. The 2021-22 campaign was his best, as Malone set career-highs with 20 goals and 37 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pen Sean Malone to new contract
Malone returns to Sabres on 1-year deal
'Malone, a West Seneca native, rejoined the Sabres organization on a one-year deal prior to last season. He reached AHL career highs in goals (20) and points (37) in 39 games with the Rochester Americans. He added seven points (2+5) in 10 games during Rochester's playoff run.' … [Read more...] about Malone returns to Sabres on 1-year deal
Remembering the Sabres' star-studded 1982 and '83 drafts
'It has been nearly 40 years since Buffalo made three first-round picks in a single draft. The two previous occasions occurred in back-to-back years in 1982 and 1983. Both drafts saw key players enter the franchise who made their impacts felt quickly as the Sabres made the playoffs 11 out of the next 15 seasons.' … [Read more...] about Remembering the Sabres’ star-studded 1982 and ’83 drafts
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Mersch: "I earned everything I was given and it makes you appreciate what you have" (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage