A solid revenge from the Rocket (Journal de Montreal) The Rocket recovers thanks to Justin Barron and Brandon Gignac (CP) Amerks' Kulich, Rosén ready to represent Rochester at AHL All-Star Classic (WHAM-TV) Amerks drop first of two in Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 3, 2024
The Sabres Report - Feb 2, 2024
Goalie Devon Levi focused in Rochester, not worried about recall by Sabres
'As goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen solidified his grip on Buffalo’s No. 1 job during January– the Finn posted a 1.52 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage – Levi received sporadic action. Last month, he started just three of the Sabres’ 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Devon Levi focused in Rochester, not worried about recall by Sabres
The Sabres Report - Feb 1, 2024
UPL's ascent, power-play struggles among Sabres trends to watch after the break
'The power play is holding Buffalo back. It’s the one area of the Sabres’ game that’s had marginal improvement since the New Year. Their 18.2% conversion rate since Jan. 1 is 21st in the NHL, while their 14.4% mark for the season is 28th. It’s a startling regression from the first half of last season, when the Sabres were third. Not only are they not scoring, but they’re often … [Read more...] about UPL’s ascent, power-play struggles among Sabres trends to watch after the break
6 Buffalo Sabres-themed beers ready for the next game
'And while this Buffalo Sabres season hasn’t quite been the one we were all hoping for as the team once again hovers near the bottom of the Atlantic Division, a number of local breweries are rallying behind the team and showing their support the best way they know how – by brewing up some tasty suds for the next time the boys in Blue and Gold take the ice.' … [Read more...] about 6 Buffalo Sabres-themed beers ready for the next game
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Observations: Devon Levi 'rock solid' in another start for Rochester Americans (Buffalo News) 13 months after trade, Joseph Cecconi developing with Amerks, happy in Sabres organization (Olean Times Herald) 'Rest is a weapon': Amerks ready to unwind during all-star break despite recent success (WHEC-TV) Levi returns to ice in Amerks loss to Crunch (WHEC-TV) Amerks come up … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Russian forward Viktor Neuchev is translating to success for Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 30, 2024
Sources: Sabres winger Jack Quinn undergoes surgery on lower-body injury
'It’s a brutal development for Quinn, who missed the first 32 games of the season because of a ruptured Achilles tendon in the same leg. The latest injury isn't related to the Achilles, sources confirmed, and there wasn't damage to his knee, either. An eight-week timeline means Quinn won't be back until late March at the soonest. The Sabres' regular season ends April 15 with a … [Read more...] about Sources: Sabres winger Jack Quinn undergoes surgery on lower-body injury
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams must use break to evaluate what went wrong in first half
'There are 15 games on the Sabres’ schedule before the March 8 trade deadline, beginning Feb. 6 at home against the Dallas Stars. Adams has five weeks to decide which players, if any, to trade to contenders. Zemgus Girgensons, Erik Johnson and Kyle Okposo are among the pending unrestricted free agents whom other teams may covet. Casey Mittelstadt, the Sabres’ most consistent … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams must use break to evaluate what went wrong in first half
Report: Jack Quinn to miss 8 weeks with lower body injury
'Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News is reporting that Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn had surgery on Monday to repair a lower body injury and will miss eight weeks after suffering the injury Saturday, January 27th, against San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Quinn to miss 8 weeks with lower body injury
Source: Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn to miss several weeks with lower-body injury
'Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn will miss two months with a lower-body injury according to a source.' … [Read more...] about Source: Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn to miss several weeks with lower-body injury
Source: Jack Quinn to miss significant time due to surgery
'After an initial report by the Buffalo News, 2 On Your Side confirmed with a team source from the Sabres that Quinn will miss about eight weeks after having surgery on Monday to address a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Source: Jack Quinn to miss significant time due to surgery
The Sabres Report - Jan 29, 2024
Sabres make the switch in goal: Eric Comrie returns, Devon Levi heads to Rochester
'While the Sabres are off until hosting Dallas on Feb. 6, the Amerks have three games prior to the AHL's All-Star break: Wednesday vs. Syracuse in Blue Cross Arena and a back-to-back Friday and Saturday at Laval.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make the switch in goal: Eric Comrie returns, Devon Levi heads to Rochester
Sabres send Devon Levi to Rochester for work during break, recall goalie
'Since Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has emerged as the Sabres’ No. 1 goalie, Levi, 22, has played sparingly. On Wednesday, Levi started his first NHL game since Jan. 9, making 37 saves in 5-3 road win over the Los Angeles Kings. After allowing three goals in the opening 9:44, Levi settled in and looked sharp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Devon Levi to Rochester for work during break, recall goalie
Sabres send Devon Levi back to Amerks
'Rochester will have three games while the Sabres are off giving the rookie a chance to play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Devon Levi back to Amerks
Sabres send Levi to Rochester, recall Comrie ahead of all-star break
'Levi was recently loaned to Rochester on Jan. 20 and made 14 saves in the American's 7-3 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds. Comrie backed up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen during the Sabres 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Then Comrie was sent back to the Amerks while the Sabres went out west for a three-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Levi to Rochester, recall Comrie ahead of all-star break