'Not only did Savoie suffer what Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert referred to as an upper-body injury, but the 5-foot-9 center might not be on the ice at the start of NHL training camp Thursday in Buffalo. "I don’t have a medical update yet, other than it’s upper body and he’s gonna get reevaluated here in the next day – tonight, tomorrow," said Appert. "Probably expected … [Read more...] about Observations: Matt Savoie’s injury might hurt prospect’s bid to make Sabres’ roster
Archives for September 19, 2023
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame: As captain and GM, Gerry Meehan was influential member of Sabres
'Gerry Meehan stands alone in Sabres history, as the only man to captain the team and then serve as its general manager. And his impact was huge on both fronts.' … [Read more...] about Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame: As captain and GM, Gerry Meehan was influential member of Sabres
Sabres’ Matt Savoie leaves Prospects Challenge game injured
'Twenty-seven seconds after taking the opening faceoff, he skated into a Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jagger Joshua and left the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie leaves Prospects Challenge game injured
Sabres shut out by Penguins in final game of Prospects Challenge
'However, the bigger concern for the Sabres on the opening shift of the game was 2022 first-round pick Matthew Savoie going into the end boards and coming up holding his left shoulder. He was able to skate off under his own power, but went straight to the dressing room.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Penguins in final game of Prospects Challenge
Sabres prospect C Matt Savoie injured in closing game of challenge
'The severity of Savoie’s injury is not yet known. Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert said 19-year-old will be evaluated on Tuesday, but it is expected that Savoie will miss “a little bit of time” at the start of Buffalo’s training camp, which opens Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect C Matt Savoie injured in closing game of challenge
Kozak a physical presence in Prospects Challenge finale
'“He had a really good year in the American Hockey League,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said. “He got better and better as the season went on. He played huge, valuable minutes for us on a playoff run. One of our most trusted defensive players and penalty killers and physical presences. And now, the shoulder’s a little higher because he’s earned that. He knows what he did, and now … [Read more...] about Kozak a physical presence in Prospects Challenge finale
Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow at forward
'But just as Quinn and JJ Peterka used training camp to earn NHL roster spots last fall, the coming weeks will see a crop of young players looking to make the jump – including a trio of first-round picks who made their AHL debuts last season in Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, and Matt Savoie.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow at forward
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Metsa continuing to defy the odds, even at Sabres Prospects Challenge (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage