'It's too soon to predict where Savoie will play next season. One option would be for the Sabres to carry him on the NHL roster long enough that he can go on a conditioning assignment to Rochester. He could receive valuable experience with the Amerks before heading to the IIHF World Junior Championship. The Sabres would then have Savoie finish the regular season in junior … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie will have opportunity to earn spot in Amerks’ lineup
The Sabres Report - May 22, 2023
Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks
'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
Sabres bring Matt Savoie to town, send him to Rochester
'This is a great opportunity for three young players to see what goes into a playoff run in professional hockey. Savoie and the Ice were trying to get into the Memorial Cup Final, but lost in five games. In 19 playoff games, Savoie was fantastic, netting 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points. During the regular season, Savoie played 62 games netting 38 goals and 57 assists for … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Matt Savoie to town, send him to Rochester
Alex Tuch took over as Team USA's captain Sunday due to injury
'Tuch was wearing the captain’s C on Sunday because of an injury to Nick Bonino. In Saturday’s 3-0 win over Denmark, Tuch had a goal and two assists in 17:50 of work. Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith made 22 saves for the shutout.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch took over as Team USA’s captain Sunday due to injury
Sabres assign Savoie to Rochester
'Savoie, 19, tallied 95 points (38+57) in 62 games this season for the WHL's Winnipeg ICE. He added 29 points (11+18) in 19 playoff games to fuel Winnipeg's run to the league championship series, which ended with a loss in Game 5 on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Savoie to Rochester
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks meet Hershey in Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals: Here's what to know (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - May 21, 2023
Inside the NHL: As Penguins continue to ponder new GM, return of Jason Botterill seems like a fit
'Veteran Pittsburgh beat writer Josh Yohe of the Athletic went so far as to call Botterill a "no-brainer" for the job in a column last week, while admitting that Botterill's spotty record here could bring pause to the process. "Things didn’t go so well for Botterill in Buffalo," Yohe wrote. "Though, in retrospect, he made some moves that are helping the Sabres turn the corner … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As Penguins continue to ponder new GM, return of Jason Botterill seems like a fit
The Sabres Report - May 20, 2023
Sabres sign Russian defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
'Novikov is the seventh player the Sabres have signed from their 2021 draft class. Fellow Russian Aleksandr Kisakov, a second-rounder in '21, is playing this season in Rochester, but has been a scratch during the Amerks' Calder Cup playoff run.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
'Novikov is likely ticketed for the Rochester Americans next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
Sabres sign defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
'The 6-foot-3, 196-pound left-shot defenseman is not much of an offensive force from the blue line, but makes up for that with his size and smart defensive play in his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres' young players are still playing and still learning
'Quinn was a target for the teams Rochester played, but him having no goals and two assists in 10 games was a huge learning experience for him. He now knows that when you’re the team’s best goal scorer, the opponent is going to make it tough on you and Quinn had to play through frustration and learn from it.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres’ young players are still playing and still learning
Sabres sign Novikov to entry-level contract
'Buffalo selected Novikov during the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old spent the past two seasons playing professionally in the KHL, including a career-high 62 games this season with Dynamo Moscow.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Novikov to entry-level contract
The Sabres Report - May 19, 2023
Mike Harrington: Last time Amerks got this far, Sabres closed in on Stanley Cup
'This means a lot for the Sabres. The last time the Amerks got to this point, they lost to Milwaukee in five games in a series that saw them drop two "home" games in then-HSBC Arena as Blue Cross was taken up by a circus. Ryan Miller, Jason Pominville, Paul Gaustad, Derek Roy were on that team and Thomas Vanek and Daniel Paille joined the next season while the NHL lockout was … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Last time Amerks got this far, Sabres closed in on Stanley Cup
Amerks’ Brett Murray hopes career year can create more chances with Sabres
'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
The Sabres Report - May 18, 2023
Mike Harrington: Even as former stars close in on Stanley Cup, Sabres' big deals show both sides can be happy
'At this point, the best player in those two trades left Buffalo and went elsewhere. But those labels can change over time, and even if that result comes to pass, there's hardly going to be egg on Adams' face. Among his acquisitions in these deals were a franchise cornerstone (Alex Tuch), perhaps his future No. 1 goalie (Devon Levi) and a star prospect up front (Jiri Kulich).' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even as former stars close in on Stanley Cup, Sabres’ big deals show both sides can be happy