'“Nothing but good, the way he’s played, the way he’s defended while he’s operated with the puck,” the Ruff said. “He’s put together a real good year. I think it’s just a player finding his path and he feels comfortable. It’s a hard league to play in, but he’s progressed, and he’s pushed himself to where he’s become one of the top players down there.”' … [Read more...] about Red-hot in Rochester, Sabres give Noah Ostlund, 21, his first NHL call
Archives for April 5, 2025
Erik Brady: Ovechkin’s chase of Gretzky recalls Gretzky's chase of Esposito – in Buffalo
'A week after that dinner, on the night that Gretzky broke the record instead, Perreault had a hat trick that staked the Sabres to a 3-1 lead. The old lion roared – and then, after the Edmonton Oilers had tied it, 3-3, their young lion roared back.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Ovechkin’s chase of Gretzky recalls Gretzky’s chase of Esposito – in Buffalo
As Noah Ostlund develops into star for Rochester, Sabres give him chance
'Ostlund, the 16th overall pick in 2022, is expected to make his NHL debut Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center, the start of a three-game home stand.' … [Read more...] about As Noah Ostlund develops into star for Rochester, Sabres give him chance
Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak likely out for rest of NHL season; Josh Norris skates on own after injury
'“We’re running out of time for him,” Ruff said following Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “So there’s a good chance he won’t play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak likely out for rest of NHL season; Josh Norris skates on own after injury
Saturday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres bring home winning streak into matchup with the Lightning (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Saturday night matchup against Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Ostlund to get his first NHL action
'The 21-year-old has been on fire with the Amerks scoring nine goals and five assists for 14 points in March. Those 11 games earned him AHL Rookie of the Month honors. He was also AHL Player of the Week near the end of March.' … [Read more...] about Ostlund to get his first NHL action
Red-hot Ostlund recalled to Buffalo, set for NHL debut
'“I got so happy – happy and excited,” said Ostlund, who’s expected to make his NHL debut Saturday versus Tampa Bay. “It’s something that I’ve worked for my whole life.”' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Ostlund recalled to Buffalo, set for NHL debut
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks blanked in Belleville, 5-0 (Amerks.com) Merilainen masterful in shutout performance to lead Sens past Amerks (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage