Olean Times Herald

'Kulich, who turned 19 on April 14, was the AHL’s youngest regular player this year. He’s just the fourth player in league history to score more than 20 goals as an 18-year-old and the first since Syracuse’s Robert Dome in 1997-98. He’s the second 18-year-old in Amerks history to hit the mark, joining Jozef Cierny, who scored 27 goals in 1992-93.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Amerks’ Jiri Kulich named to AHL’s Top Prospects Team

'The Swede likely saw he would have limited opportunities if he re-signed with Buffalo. He almost certainly would’ve been ticketed again for Rochester, where he recently starred for the Americans in the Calder Cup Playoffs.' … [Read more...] about After run with Amerks, Lawrence Pilut leaves Sabres organization again

'Ostlund, 19, joined the Rochester Americans for about two weeks last month to get a feel for the organization and the AHL. He was still recovering from a foot injury he suffered with Djurgardens, so he only practiced during the Calder Cup Playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to play next season in Sweden

'“It’s like, ‘Oh, wow, you get to choose where you want to go?’” Johnson said Monday after skating with the Americans for the first time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and city helped Ryan Johnson choose Buffalo: ‘Right in my heart’

'Johnson, who was drafted by Adams’ predecessor, Jason Botterill, could’ve become an unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about After wait, Sabres sign prospect Ryan Johnson to entry-level contract

'Komarov, 19, registered 12 goals, 39 points and 60 penalty minutes in 62 regular-season games with the Quebec Remparts this season. He recently scored one goal and seven points in 17 playoff games as the Remparts captured the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Vsevolod Komarov to entry-level contract

'“It became pretty evident in those conversations that I wanted to play, and I was going to come back,” he said. “So it happened decently fast.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo wants Sabres to embrace expectations, set Stanley Cup goal

'Okposo, who just finished a seven-year, $42 million deal, has emerged as the Sabres’ undisputed leader. The veteran winger was named the team’s 20th full-time captain Oct. 8. But long before that he began shepherding his younger teammates through some uncertain times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to one-year contract

'Peterka, who recently completed his rookie season with the Buffalo Sabres, has enjoyed a stellar tournament, recording a team-high nine points and a plus-eight rating in seven games. Right now, the winger’s tied for third in tournament scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wingers JJ Peterka, Alex Tuch starring at World Championship

'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

'Novikov is likely ticketed for the Rochester Americans next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract

'The 6-foot-5, 228-pound Murray has evolved over his four seasons in Rochester. When Appert arrived in 2020-21, he said he did not think of him as a penalty killer. “He’s the best he’s ever been in his career,” he said. “Most consistent, most physically engaged. Look at what he does. He’s first line, physical presence, power play, penalty kill.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Brett Murray hopes career year can create more chances with Sabres

'“Very seldom do you see a goaltender go right from college to the NHL and play meaningful games,” Keefe told the Times Herald. “It’s one thing if the games weren’t meaningful. They were.”' … [Read more...] about After taste of NHL, Sabres goalie Devon Levi returns to school, plays for Canada

'“I love it here,” Mittelstadt said April 15 as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center. “… I feel a big sense of loyalty to this place and the guys in this room. Some of these guys, we’ve had some dark days and to see where we’re at now, I think we’re all really proud and it makes us all want to stay here and be a part of it. … Just to be with these teammates … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt rewards Sabres’ faith with breakout year: ‘Sense of loyalty’

'The Sabres, thanks to their 91-point finish this season – the fourth-highest total among non-playoff teams – weren’t eligible to win the first or second overall pick. A team can only move up 10 spots if it wins one of the draws for the first or second selection.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to pick 13th overall; Blackhawks win lottery, can draft Connor Bedard