'Last season, only one player on an NHL contract, forward Matej Pekar, played in Cincinnati. During the Sabres’ affiliation, three Cyclones – goalies Michael Houser, Jonas Johansson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen – reached Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
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The Jacksonville Icemen have new NHL and AHL affiliates. Here's what it means for 2023.
'For the Icemen, one benefit is clear: The chance to connect with a Sabres farm system that's now packed with prospects after years of early draft selections.' … [Read more...] about The Jacksonville Icemen have new NHL and AHL affiliates. Here’s what it means for 2023.
Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
'Buffalo took the 25-year-old in the seventh round of the 2017 NHL Draft. After playing four years of college hockey with the University of Wisconsin Badgers, Weissbach has played two seasons with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres announce new ECHL affiliate in Jacksonville
'Players that play in Jacksonville are more likely to play in Rochester than Buffalo. The only Cyclones players to get any NHL games in recent years are goalies Michael Houser, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Jonas Johansson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce new ECHL affiliate in Jacksonville
Sabres name Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
'The Icemen replace the Cincinnati Cyclones, who had been the Sabres’ affiliate from 2017 until earlier this month when they became the affiliates of the New York Rangers. The Icemen had partnered with the Rangers the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
Sabres re-sign Weissbach; announce new ECHL affiliate
'The Sabres announced that forward Linus Weissbach is staying with the organization on a one-year two-way contract worth $775,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Weissbach; announce new ECHL affiliate
Linus Weissbach extended for another year
'The Sweden native was top five on the team in goals (20), points (47), and assists (27). His four game-winning goals were the most.' … [Read more...] about Linus Weissbach extended for another year
Icemen will serve as the Buffalo Sabres ECHL affiliate
'The new affiliation between the Icemen and Sabres is a mutually beneficial arrangement. The Sabres will gain access to a talented pool of players to develop, while the Icemen will benefit from the Sabres’ resources and expertise.' … [Read more...] about Icemen will serve as the Buffalo Sabres ECHL affiliate
Sabres sign Weissbach to 1-year contract
'A product of Goteborg, Sweden, Weissbach ranked fourth on the Rochester Americans with 47 points (20+27) in 69 regular-season contests in 2022-23. During postseason play, the 25-year-old tallied three goals and seven assists in 12 games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Weissbach to 1-year contract
Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
'The Icemen set club records for wins (44) and points (93) last season, finishing the season by pushing the Florida Everblades to six games in the South Division Championship series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
Women's hockey coaches at Sabres development camp highlight NHL's initiative
'“To be invited to this organization and see just how first class and how welcoming it’s been, I’d say, pretty surreal,” Walkland said. “I keep having to pinch myself when I kind of look around and take it all in.”' … [Read more...] about Women’s hockey coaches at Sabres development camp highlight NHL’s initiative
Spencerport’s Paetsch named new Amerks assistant coach
'“It’s hard to put into words what this organization and city mean to me,” Paetsch said. “Standing on that bench again with family and friends in the arena because my wife is from here and I’ve lived here for 20 years, so not just me but my whole family is excited for the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Spencerport’s Paetsch named new Amerks assistant coach
Brett Murray returns to Sabres with one-year, $775,000 contract
'The Sabres will have a decision to make with Murray. He must clear waivers to join the Amerks if he doesn't earn a spot on the NHL roster during training camp. One opened recently with Jack Quinn suffering an Achilles injury that's expected to keep him out of the lineup until around late December. Murray is going to have to win that spot over several other prospects, including … [Read more...] about Brett Murray returns to Sabres with one-year, $775,000 contract
Sabres sign forward Anton Wahlberg to three-year, entry-level contract
'The Swedish National Team didn't consider Wahlberg a top prospect until he earned their attention last fall. He was a dynamic center for Malmo's team in the country's Under-20 league, producing 14 goals and 27 points in 32 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Anton Wahlberg to three-year, entry-level contract
Sabres sign Anton Wahlberg, Brett Murray to contracts
'Wahlberg, 18, is the first member of the Sabres’ 2023 draft class to sign a contract. The Swede’s deal has a $950,000 average annual value, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Anton Wahlberg, Brett Murray to contracts