Sabres Prospects
Sabres 'Snipeshow' - Is Nylander Ready for the Show?
March 12th, 2019 With Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel given a two-game timeout by the NHL Department of Player Safety for his headshot on Colorado Avalanche forward Carl Soderberg, Alex Nylander has been recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. Nylander,...
Sabres Prospects at the World Junior Championship
December 24th, 2018 The 2019 World Junior Championship will take place in Vancouver and Victoria, Canada, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. As camp rosters are finalized, several Buffalo Sabres prospects will likely see action for their native country. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Finland),...
Buffalo Sabres: Time for a Call-Up?
December 20th, 2018 Despite their current record, the Buffalo Sabres' middle-six forward lines are in desperate need of a spark. While the top line of Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner and Sam Reinhart have carried more than their fair share of the load on offense, players like Conor...
Sabres Farm Team Finding Success
December 10th, 2018 While the Buffalo Sabres have lost five straight and have dropped from first place in the NHL into a tie for sixth place, their American Hockey League farm team, the Rochester Americans remain red hot. This weekend, the Amerks won their third in a row and fifth of their...
Sabres Prospects in Rochester Ready for Call-Ups
November 6th, 2018 Following a first-round exit from the Calder Cup playoffs last season, the Rochester Americans are off to a hot start in 2018-19. With a healthy mix of rookie talent and returning veterans, they currently sit atop the North Division with a record of...
Sabres Sign Pekar the Pest
October 18th, 2018 While homeowners wince at the idea of pests in their house, the Buffalo Sabres have gladly welcomed one to their organization, inking forward Matej Pekar to a three-year, entry-level contract. Pekar, a native of Turnov, Czech Republic, was chosen in the...
Sabres Prospect Olofsson Is Adjusting Nicely
October 16th, 2018 Victor Olofsson is quickly answering the question of whether his skills will translate to the North American game. A forward for the Buffalo Sabres' AHL affiliate, Rochester Americans, was selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Oct. 14, 2018. The...
Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pyramid
September 27th, 2018 As the availability of hockey news and statistics continues to grow, fans have been able to track the progress of their team's top prospects more efficiently. As a result, writers across the league release hundreds of numerical prospect rankings every year. While these...
Day Two of the Sabres' 2018 Prospects Challenge
September 9th, 2018 Saturday at the 2018 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, NY showcased two more games for spectators to enjoy. Leading off, the New Jersey Devils took on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 3:30 P.M. matinee. The main event between the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins followed at 7:00...
Future Sabres to Watch at 2018 Prospects Challenge
September 6th, 2018 The NHL’s faithful will endure another month before ‘real hockey’ begins. While the off-season may lack the entertainment value of the regular season and playoffs, there is still plenty to chew on in the form of trades, signings, tournaments and training camps. One...
Expectations for Amerks Rookies
July 27th, 2018 From the beginning of his tenure as general manager, Jason Botterill made it clear that the Buffalo Sabres' organizational rebuild would start in the minor leagues. With a well-curated cast of veterans mixed with a handful of returning prospects, the first step in his...
6 Stories from Sabres Development Camp
July 1st, 2018 The Buffalo Sabres development camp wrapped up at Harborcenter on Saturday. It was an exciting week for fans who filled the arena every day. On several occasions, general manager Jason Botterill, assistant GM Steve Greeley and Rochester Amerks GM Randy Sexton mentioned...
Buffalo Sabres 2018 Draft Review
June 24th, 2018 Entering the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres' biggest needs were scoring wingers and goaltending. They left with five defensemen and one center. It’s not cause for alarm, but many are second-guessing general manager Jason Botterill’s master plan. Don’t. At...
