'“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’
The Sabres Report - May 30, 2023
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks suddenly on the brink after late collapse against Hershey (Buffalo News) Amerks give up four goals in the third period and lose Game 4 to the Bears (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks implode late against Hershey, on brink of elimination; Matthew Savoie scratched (Olean Times Herald) Hershey Bears use … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 29, 2023
Trio of Sabres strike gold for Canada, but Germany's JJ Peterka has a breakthrough at Worlds
'Peterka, 21, finished with six goals and six assists and was tied for second in points with 12, along with Czechia's Dominik Kubalik. They were behind only the 14 points of Team USA's Rocco Grimaldi. The 12 points broke the German record in an international tournament of 11 that had stood since 1930.' … [Read more...] about Trio of Sabres strike gold for Canada, but Germany’s JJ Peterka has a breakthrough at Worlds
Krebs, Quinn and Levi take home Gold as Team Canada beats Germany
'Sabres winger JJ Peterka won a Silver Medal scoring his sixth goal of the tournament tying him for fourth in the championship. Peterka’s 12 points were second overall, two points behind Rocco Grimaldi for Team USA.' … [Read more...] about Krebs, Quinn and Levi take home Gold as Team Canada beats Germany
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks look for more goals as seven-game grind vs. Hershey hits Game 4 (Buffalo News) Hershey to go with same lineup in Game 4 (WPMT-TV) Game Preview: Amerks look to even series tonight in Game 4 against Bears (Amerks.com) Gameday Notes & Quotes: Conference Finals | Game 4 (Amerks.com) Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 Preview: Bears at Americans, 6:05 P.M. … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 28, 2023
Ryan Johnson becomes latest Sabres prospect to sign entry-level contract
'Johnson, who the Sabres selected 31st overall in 2019 with a pick acquired in the Ryan O’Reilly trade, fits the style of play in Buffalo and Rochester. He’s a strong skater who delivers an excellent first pass and showed during his senior season at Minnesota that he’s grown leaps and bounds from the day he was drafted at 17 years old.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson becomes latest Sabres prospect to sign entry-level contract
After wait, Sabres sign prospect Ryan Johnson to entry-level contract
'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
Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnston to 2-year rookie contract
'His puck-moving skills fit Buffalo’s style of play, Johnston finished his college career with nine goals and 59 points in 143 career games, including four goals and 18 points in 40 games this year. He reached the NCAA’s Frozen Four in each of his final two seasons, with the Gophers losing in the semifinals last year, followed by a 3-2 overtime loss to Quinnipiac in the … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnston to 2-year rookie contract
Johnson forgoes free agency to sign with the Sabres
'Johnson, who turns 22 in July, played four seasons with Minnesota scoring nine goals and 50 assists for 59 points in 143 games. In 40 games this season, Johnson had four goals and 14 assists for 18 points.' … [Read more...] about Johnson forgoes free agency to sign with the Sabres
Sabres sign D prospect Ryan Johnson, final piece from Ryan O’Reilly trade
'Johnson was selected with one of the picks Buffalo obtained by trading Ryan O’Reilly to the St. Louis Blues during the 2019 offseason. That deal also brought in Tage Thompson, who would develop into an All-Star center, along with a second-round pick that was used to draft Russian forward Alexander Kisakov, who signed an entry-level contract last May.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D prospect Ryan Johnson, final piece from Ryan O’Reilly trade
Johnson signs entry-level contract with Sabres, will report to Rochester
'Johnson, 21, had 18 points (4+14) in 40 games as a senior. His plus-22 rating was a career best and ranked 13th among NCAA defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Johnson signs entry-level contract with Sabres, will report to Rochester
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to complete comeback, fall behind in series with Game 3 loss (Buffalo News) Rugged Bears locked it down on defense to edge Amerks 4-2 in Game 3 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks lose, fall behind to Hershey: ‘Tackle football out there’ (Olean Times Herald) Hershey Bears grab series lead with 4-2 victory over Rochester (Harrisburg Patriot … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 27, 2023
Five Sabres to play for medals at Ice Hockey World Championship
'Three Canadians (Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebs and Devon Levi) alongside Alex Tuch (United States) and JJ Peterka (Germany) will all play for their chance at international glory. Canada will take on Latvia, who’s made a surprise run to the semis, while Tuch and Peterka will square off in the other semifinal with a spot in the Gold Medal Game on the line for the U.S. and Germany.' … [Read more...] about Five Sabres to play for medals at Ice Hockey World Championship
Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres' window to win is now opening
'I think the next step in Kevyn Adams vision for this team is right here and now. He must get a top-four defenseman for this team, and the time has come to use some of the young talent as currency to get that done. Signed from recent drafts are Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund, Jiri Kulich, Viktor Neuchev, Vsevolod Komarov, Owen Power, Isak Rosen, Aleksandr Kisakov, Josh Bloom (Since … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres’ window to win is now opening
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Olivier Nadeau offers Amerks another intriguing rookie (Olean Times Herald) Rochester Amerks Games 3 & 4: Ticket exchanges, events, and live coverage (WROC-TV) Rest of AHL Eastern Conference Finals to be shown on MSG; Amerks take on Bears Saturday (WHEC-TV) Bears look for series lead tonight on FOX43.2 (WPMT-TV) Amerks return home for Games 3 and 4 of … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage