'They’re not going to part with Jiri Kulich. The 2022 first-round pick already has scored 51 goals in the American Hockey League and doesn’t turn 21 until April. Otherwise, it’s difficult to see any of these prospects as untouchable in a trade. The Sabres would need to receive a high-end player to consider moving someone such as Matt Savoie, but it’s not out of the question. … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Will one of the top prospects finally be moved in a trade?
The Sabres Report - Jun 16, 2024
Inside the NHL: Caps' stunning purchase of CapFriendly.com is hard hit to league's information flow
'The NHL clearly should have brought CapFriendly into its purview long ago. The league, however, continues to frown on running any part of its site to include cap information. Commissioner Gary Bettman laughably said at a Stanley Cup Final a few years ago that fans didn’t have much interest in the information and putting it on a league site was a “media-drive” issue.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Caps’ stunning purchase of CapFriendly.com is hard hit to league’s information flow
The Sabres Report - Jun 15, 2024
Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff already has started his deep dive on Sabres' issues
'Ruff has used defense coach Marty Wilford as a sounding board about a lot of the games and new assistant Seth Appert for insight into the players, especially some of the younger ones who came through Rochester. “He knows these players better than I do, at this point,” Ruff said. “We’ll talk about (JJ) Peterka. We’ll talk about Jack Quinn, about lots of guys. He gives me a real … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff already has started his deep dive on Sabres’ issues
As Buffalo pines for a Stanley Cup, Sabretooth gives fans a reason to cheer
'The methodology: OLBG ranked NHL mascots based on how unforgettable or forgettable they were by using results of 90-second “NHL Mascot Blitz” quizzes from the trivia website Sporcle. Users had to guess mascot names from the pictures shown in the quizzes, and both memorable and forgotten mascots were ranked in the order of the percentage of participants who correctly named … [Read more...] about As Buffalo pines for a Stanley Cup, Sabretooth gives fans a reason to cheer
7 at 11 | Potential defense options for the Sabres in the 1st round
'Jiricek checks multiple boxes that could make him a complementary piece within that larger picture. He’s a right shot - Byram, Dahlin, Power, and Samuelsson are all left shots - while his 6-foot-2 frame is a tool he uses to his advantage defensively.' … [Read more...] about 7 at 11 | Potential defense options for the Sabres in the 1st round
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Mersch not taking Father’s Day for granted (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 14, 2024
Sabres' Jiri Kulich named to AHL's top prospects team for second year in a row
'Kulich, 21, endured a long scoring slump after he returned to Rochester following an exceptional performance as captain of Czechia at the IIHF World Junior Championship. However, Kulich improved his defensive play during that spell and showed Sabres management that he can excel as a center in pro hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jiri Kulich named to AHL’s top prospects team for second year in a row
Rochester Amerks’ Jiri Kulich named to AHL’s Top Prospects Team again
'Kulich, the 28th overall pick by the Buffalo Sabres in 2022, enjoyed another terrific season in the minors, scoring a team-best 27 goals and 45 points in 57 games. He scored nine times in his final 11 regular-season outings following a long slump. He also represented the Amerks in the AHL All-Star Classic.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Amerks’ Jiri Kulich named to AHL’s Top Prospects Team again
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks 2024-25 home opener set for Friday, Oct. 11 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 13, 2024
How Michael Leone's coaching journey prepared him to lead Sabres prospects
'“It’s a very intriguing choice that Rochester made, and I’m betting on Mike that it’s all gonna work out,” added U.S. Women’s National Team coach John Wroblewski, who was Leone’s boss at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. ”He’ll do all of the gritty work, but there’s a really intelligent and inspiring individual that is ahead of that grit factor. It’s part of … [Read more...] about How Michael Leone’s coaching journey prepared him to lead Sabres prospects
Sabres to hold 2024 development camp for prospects next month
'The on-ice sessions are free and open to the public.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold 2024 development camp for prospects next month
Sabres release development camp schedule
'Development Camp is a chance for players to become familiar with the organization and the resources through the Sabres development staff and performance team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release development camp schedule
7 at 11 | Potential forward options for the Sabres in the 1st round
'We begin today with a look at seven forwards who could be available for the Sabres in Round 1.' … [Read more...] about 7 at 11 | Potential forward options for the Sabres in the 1st round
Sabres Development Camp slated for July 1 to 4 at LECOM Harborcenter
'The camp will feature current Sabres prospects, including players selected during the 2024 NHL Draft, which will be held Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at Sphere in Las Vegas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Development Camp slated for July 1 to 4 at LECOM Harborcenter
The Sabres Report - Jun 12, 2024
Sabres name Jerry Forton to assistant GM, Chris Bergeron scout
'Forton spent the last four seasons as Buffalo’s director of amateur scouting, helping the Sabres draft 35 players, including seven in the first round. He joined the organization in 2013 as an assistant coach. After one year in that role, he transitioned into scouting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Jerry Forton to assistant GM, Chris Bergeron scout