'“I was sitting there wishing I was there a little bit. It was probably an unreal atmosphere and I think everyone’s excited for the rematch on Thursday.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson talks 4 Nations as Sabres return from break
Archives for February 2025
Sabres' trade-deadline strategy among the storylines to watch the rest of the season
'The Sabres aren’t interested in acquiring more draft picks or prospects, though they may have to accept such an offer for Greenway and/or Jason Zucker if the club is unable to sign the pending unrestricted free agents to contract extensions. Henri Jokiharju also will draw interest because he’s a right-shot defenseman on an expiring contract who has lost ice time since Ruff … [Read more...] about Sabres’ trade-deadline strategy among the storylines to watch the rest of the season
Lance Lysowski: Fights, highlight-reel goals at 4 Nations represent monumental day for NHL
'Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju was a late addition to Finland’s roster, yet he scored a goal while playing 19:11 in its 6-1 loss to the United States on Thursday. The performance should be enough to keep Jokiharju on the country’s radar for the Olympics, and it may lead to teams trying to acquire the pending unrestricted free agent before the NHL’s trade deadline on March … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski: Fights, highlight-reel goals at 4 Nations represent monumental day for NHL
In Rochester rookie Vsevolod Komarov, Sabres might have special prospect
'Komarov showcased his scoring prowess throughout his career in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League, compiling 28 goals and 127 points in 182 games. Last year, he scored 14 goals and 69 points, the highest among the league’s defensemen, in 60 outings with the Quebec Remparts and Drummondville Voltigeurs.' … [Read more...] about In Rochester rookie Vsevolod Komarov, Sabres might have special prospect
'A unique experience for me' | Jokiharju soaks in 4 Nations Face-Off
'It’s kind of what I expected. It’s really fast out there, obviously. I’ve been enjoying every second of [the] time I have here. It’s been really fun. A unique experience for me.' … [Read more...] about ‘A unique experience for me’ | Jokiharju soaks in 4 Nations Face-Off
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall to Rocket in battle for first place (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres roundtable: Which position or player should GM Kevyn Adams acquire?
'Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Which position or player should GM Kevyn Adams acquire?
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks take down Comets in overtime to reclaim first place (Amerks.com) Utica earns point against division rival Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Some wild Sabres numbers, even as the standings tell sobering truths
'Do the Sabres stink or not? They had one 7-2 stretch this year that was part of an 11-6-1 run, and just entered the break off an 11-8-1 stretch that included their first four-game win streak in 25 months. Two season snippets that total 22-14-2 is good hockey − except when you throw the third-longest winless streak in franchise history smack-dab between them.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Some wild Sabres numbers, even as the standings tell sobering truths
Sabres midseason top 10: Ranking the prospects in Buffalo, Rochester and elsewhere
'Jiri Kulich remains untouchable, though. The Sabres aren’t going to lose someone with his upside and production as a rookie. He may become a franchise pillar if someone else on the NHL roster is moved. Kulich was the top-ranked prospect on the preseason top 10, but others have moved up or down the list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres midseason top 10: Ranking the prospects in Buffalo, Rochester and elsewhere
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop weekend opener to Crunch (Amerks.com) Syracuse Crunch Defeat Rochester Americans, 5-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
‘Window’s closing’ for Sabres prospect Aleksandr Kisakov in Rochester
'But this year, Kisakov, 22, has often been a healthy scratch for weeks at a time, earning only occasional action.' … [Read more...] about ‘Window’s closing’ for Sabres prospect Aleksandr Kisakov in Rochester
Sabres D Henri Jokiharju scores for Finland in 6-1 loss vs. U.S. at 4 Nations Face-Off
'Jokiharju’s snap shot from the right circle on the rush gave Finland an early lead, but it was hardly enough to keep up with the star-studded United States team in a 6-1 loss Thursday night in Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Henri Jokiharju scores for Finland in 6-1 loss vs. U.S. at 4 Nations Face-Off
Inside the Sabres: Ryan McLeod producing more in Buffalo than he did in Edmonton
'The Sabres are last in the Eastern Conference after 54 games, 13 points out of a playoff spot, but McLeod has been a bright spot during a disappointing season. His 12 goals are tied for the career high that he set with Edmonton during its 104-point finish in 2023-24, and he’s three points away from setting a new personal best in the NHL. His 15:56 of ice time per game is more … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Ryan McLeod producing more in Buffalo than he did in Edmonton
3 Sabres are looking forward to representing their home countries in the 4 Nations Face-Off
'“I’m excited to have a chance to win, win for your country and win something like this, it’s exciting,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said.' … [Read more...] about 3 Sabres are looking forward to representing their home countries in the 4 Nations Face-Off