'Kulich, 18, was noticeable throughout the game. Centering a line with Lukas Rousek at left wing and Isak Rosen on the right side, Kulich skated around defenders and showed poise with the puck. But it’s his play without the puck that will help him with the transition to pro hockey in North America. Kulich is ferocious on the forecheck and works tirelessly to regain possession. … [Read more...] about Observations: Jiri Kulich returns, Matt Savoie scores first with Sabres in win
Archives for September 2022
Mike Harrington: This is an unusual Sabres training camp, with a mostly set roster but uncertain path
'There's zero panic coming from GM Kevyn Adams and coach Don Granato. Not since the Ruff-Regier days has this ship been so steady.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This is an unusual Sabres training camp, with a mostly set roster but uncertain path
Alex Tuch motivated to 'prove himself,' take Sabres to new heights
'“We’re super excited to play in front of these fans next year and for years to come and to continue to grow as a team,” he said. “We’re proud of what we did the final few months of last season, but we have higher expectations for ourselves. And we’re not even close to being done growing as a group. This is only the beginning. I’m really happy to see the excitement, but I hope … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch motivated to ‘prove himself,’ take Sabres to new heights
Photos: A breakdown of the Sabres' roster for Don Granato's second training camp
Alex Tuch: His arrival in the Jack Eichel trade invigorated the Sabres on and off the ice, as Tuch, a 26-year-old power forward, contributed 12 goals and 38 points while averaging a career-high 18:25 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Photos: A breakdown of the Sabres’ roster for Don Granato’s second training camp
Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich impresses in debut: ‘Couldn’t have been happier’
'“Most goal scorers at that young of an age don’t play very hard,” he said in LECOM Harborcenter. “That’s the reality. They just don’t. They don’t know how to work. They don’t know how to go forecheck, be responsible defensively, because they’ve been the best players on their teams their whole life and they score so many goals that they’re allowed to get away with things."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich impresses in debut: ‘Couldn’t have been happier’
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils Fall to Sabres in Buffalo | Game Story (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Opinion: Rousek and Savoie lead Buffalo past New Jersey
'Lukas Rousek was chosen the No. 1 star of Saturday’s game and it was richly deserved. The Czech winger was Buffalo’s sixth-round pick in 2019 and missed most of last season with knee surgery. Rousek made it back to play 19 regular season games with the Amerks scoring one goal and three assists for four points.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rousek and Savoie lead Buffalo past New Jersey
Sabres’ first-rounders impress in win over Devils at Prospects Challenge
'The Sabres’ prospects beat the Devils, 7-4, after taking down the Montreal Canadiens, 4-3, in the tournament’s opener on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ first-rounders impress in win over Devils at Prospects Challenge
Postgame Takeaways | Rousek fuels big night for linemates Kulich, Rosen
'Matt Savoie also scored his first goal of the tournament for the Sabres, as did Ethan Ritchie, Filip Cederqvist, Aleksandr Kisakov, and Spencer Sova. Oskari Laaksonen and Linus Weissbach were each credited with two assists.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Takeaways | Rousek fuels big night for linemates Kulich, Rosen
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Olischefski "at home" in Sabres organization (Amerks.com) Passolt making the most of opportunity at Prospects Challenge (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres notebook: Aleksandr Kisakov adjusting on, off the ice
'Kisakov has the skating and skill to succeed like Sabres prospects did in Rochester last season, but at 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, he must learn how to generate offense and play sound defense against bigger, stronger, older competition.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Aleksandr Kisakov adjusting on, off the ice
Sabres’ Tyson Kozak stealing spotlight at Prospects Challenge
'“It’s a great goal and it looks so pretty and poised and all those things but at the end of the day, it’s also a fearless goal,” Appert said following the Sabres’ 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens at LECOM Harborcenter. “He plays in hard areas. … A lot of players, especially young players, are going to settle for the snap shot on the short side and they’re not going to take … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyson Kozak stealing spotlight at Prospects Challenge
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rosen continuing to evolve his game at Prospects Challenge (Amerks.com) Kozak making up for lost time at Prospects Challenge (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Isak Rosen, Tyson Kozak lead Sabres to come-from-behind win
'“What a blocked shot," beamed Rochester coach Seth Appert. "That’s winning hockey. That’s a first-round pick, that’s a skilled player, that’s an offensive-minded player that did a lot of really good things tonight, yet he’s going out there with 15 seconds to go and he’s going to eat a puck to win a hockey game. I think that’s a great sign of what he stands for as a hockey … [Read more...] about Observations: Isak Rosen, Tyson Kozak lead Sabres to come-from-behind win
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen showcases rapid development: ‘Ready to attack’
'“His speed is very impressive,” Appert said. “He … was clocked as like the second-fastest player at top speed in the whole World Junior tournament. He has explosive acceleration. He does it very effortlessly. So his skating is special.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen showcases rapid development: ‘Ready to attack’