'The pair of Sabres prospects won't be in the lineup Tuesday night when the Amerks play the Hershey Bears in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final, but they were sent to Rochester to receive an introduction to life in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Noah Ostlund, Olivier Nadeau get early look at life as Amerks
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Sabres prospect Matt Savoie will have opportunity to earn spot in Amerks' lineup
'It's too soon to predict where Savoie will play next season. One option would be for the Sabres to carry him on the NHL roster long enough that he can go on a conditioning assignment to Rochester. He could receive valuable experience with the Amerks before heading to the IIHF World Junior Championship. The Sabres would then have Savoie finish the regular season in junior … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie will have opportunity to earn spot in Amerks’ lineup
Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks
'In three seasons with Winnipeg, he has compiled 73 goals and 192 points in 149 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks
Sabres bring Matt Savoie to town, send him to Rochester
'This is a great opportunity for three young players to see what goes into a playoff run in professional hockey. Savoie and the Ice were trying to get into the Memorial Cup Final, but lost in five games. In 19 playoff games, Savoie was fantastic, netting 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points. During the regular season, Savoie played 62 games netting 38 goals and 57 assists for … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Matt Savoie to town, send him to Rochester
Alex Tuch took over as Team USA's captain Sunday due to injury
'Tuch was wearing the captain’s C on Sunday because of an injury to Nick Bonino. In Saturday’s 3-0 win over Denmark, Tuch had a goal and two assists in 17:50 of work. Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith made 22 saves for the shutout.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch took over as Team USA’s captain Sunday due to injury
Sabres assign Savoie to Rochester
'Savoie, 19, tallied 95 points (38+57) in 62 games this season for the WHL's Winnipeg ICE. He added 29 points (11+18) in 19 playoff games to fuel Winnipeg's run to the league championship series, which ended with a loss in Game 5 on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Savoie to Rochester
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks meet Hershey in Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals: Here's what to know (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage