'Murray played in all but one regular-season contest for the Rochester Americans in 2022-23, recording 49 points (23+26) in 71 games. The Bolton, Ontario native ranked second on the team in goals scored (23) and third in points (49).' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Murray to 1-year deal
The Sabres Report - Jul 15, 2023
Sabres sign Wahlberg to 3-year, entry-level contract
'Wahlberg is expected to spend next season with the Swedish Hockey League's Malmo Redhawks, for whom he tallied four points (2+2) in 17 games in 2022-23. He had 27 points (14+13) in 32 games for Malmo's J20 team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Wahlberg to 3-year, entry-level contract
The Sabres Report - Jul 14, 2023
Sources: Sabres complete affiliation agreement with ECHL's Jacksonville Icemen
'Sources told The Buffalo News the Sabres have completed an affiliation agreement with the Jacksonville Icemen, who were part of the New York Rangers’ organization the past two seasons. A news conference announcing the partnership is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday. The Icemen replace the Cincinnati Cyclones, who operated as the Sabres’ ECHL affiliate from 2017 until this month … [Read more...] about Sources: Sabres complete affiliation agreement with ECHL’s Jacksonville Icemen
Sabres wing prospect Jake Richard and father bonded through unique hockey journey
'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-1, 190-pound Richard in the sixth round in 2022, 170th overall. He had a standout season in the junior United States Hockey League last year, compiling 31 goals and 62 points in 57 games with the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Tri-City Storm.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wing prospect Jake Richard and father bonded through unique hockey journey
The Sabres Report - Jul 13, 2023
Slick Mats Lindgren quietly emerging as strong Sabres defensive prospect
'“The biggest thing I was concentrating on this year was getting better in the defensive zone,” Lindgren said following last Wednesday’s session of development camp at LECOM Harborcenter. “Obviously, my numbers weren’t as high as last year, but I think I was really focused on just getting better in the areas that I need to improve on. I think the offensive side is always … [Read more...] about Slick Mats Lindgren quietly emerging as strong Sabres defensive prospect
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Outdoor game in Charlotte, two trips to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena add twists to Amerks' 2023-24 schedule (Buffalo News) Amerks announce 2023-24 schedule (WROC-TV) Amerks announce 2023-24 regular season schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jul 12, 2023
Tage Thompson's dad, Brent, named assistant coach for Anaheim Ducks
'Two games against the Anaheim Ducks next season suddenly got more interesting for Tage Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s dad, Brent, named assistant coach for Anaheim Ducks
The Sabres Report - Jul 11, 2023
Sabres add Clifton, Johnson in hopes of ending playoff drought
'The Sabres lack NHL experience in goal, with Eric Comrie, 28, having played 47 games, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, 24, having played 46 games, and Devon Levi, 21, having played seven games, but a move to address that seems unlikely and would have to make sense, whether financially or in terms of asset cost. With Quinn out to begin the season, the Sabres could seek out help on the … [Read more...] about Sabres add Clifton, Johnson in hopes of ending playoff drought
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Longtime NHLer Vinny Prospal, former Sabre Nathan Paetsch are choices for new Rochester assistants (Buffalo News) New Amerks assistant coaches Vinny Prospal, Nathan Paetsch offer Sabres prospects notable experience (Olean Times Herald) Amerks announce new assistant coaching hires in Paetsch, Prospal (WGR-AM) Sabres name Rochester assistants (WGRZ-TV) Amerks add longtime NHL … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jul 10, 2023
Inside the NHL: Erik Johnson signing is as much a culture move for Sabres as it is about the defense
'The Sabres’ locker room culture in the era of Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart was far too toxic at times, with a top-down approach. It’s already different now with the change to the core, as multiple players have their say. Johnson will add yet another prominent voice and can bring his experience from Colorado with him.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Erik Johnson signing is as much a culture move for Sabres as it is about the defense
The Sabres Report - Jul 9, 2023
Before he got draft call from Sabres, huge OHL trade gave Ethan Miedema business lesson
'“It was crazy, didn’t even seem real,” Miedema said. “Now you’ve got to go to different billets in Kingston – and both families I was with were great and I still keep in touch with them – and learn a new team. Windsor was obviously a powerhouse, Kingston had a bit of trouble to create offense. So now it’s another adjustment going from a very offensive environment and system … [Read more...] about Before he got draft call from Sabres, huge OHL trade gave Ethan Miedema business lesson
You can expect the hits to keep on coming from Connor Clifton in Buffalo
'Clifton alone won’t stem Buffalo’s goal-for-goal bleeding, but his presence will make 31 teams far less comfortable when entering the Sabres’ end. Warning: Hard hats are mandatory now at this end of the ice. That’s not the way it has been for the Sabres for a very long time.' … [Read more...] about You can expect the hits to keep on coming from Connor Clifton in Buffalo
The Sabres Report - Jul 8, 2023
Sabres prospect Mats Lindgren focusing on strength, defense
'“Just having that weight on, I feel more powerful and obviously heavier in battles,” Lindgren said. “I think I still got to get kind of the conditioning part of it. I’m struggling a bit because obviously it’s a lot of weight. I think once I keep skating in the summer and keep skating more, I think that’ll come back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mats Lindgren focusing on strength, defense
Hamilton Take 2: A closer look at the Sabres' Russian prospects
'Buffalo drafted six Russians in the 2021 and the 2022 drafts. Last season we got our first look at one of them in Aleksandr Kisakov. He’s a talented but small kid that needs to gain quite a bit more strength to be able to play in the NHL. You could even see it in this camp, he couldn’t compete in battles, but if you get him in open ice, he’s very creative offensively. Having … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: A closer look at the Sabres’ Russian prospects
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks bring back Mason Jobst, Brendan Warren and Michael Houser on AHL deals (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks re-sign three players (Olean Times Herald) Rochester Americans re-sign trio of players, add one from Marlies (WHEC-TV) Jobst, Warren and Houser return on one-year deals (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Slaggert to one-year contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage