Category: Seth Appert
Sabres prospect JJ Peterka developing more mature game with Amerks
SabresROCHESTER – Sabres prospect JJ Peterka was recently working his way back into the lineup when the Americans wanted him to start killing penalties during practice. For Peterka, 20, earning the coaches’ trust signaled his development had reached another level three months into his rookie season. “He w...
Read moreSabres prospect Brett Murray develops into intriguing talent
National Hockey LeagueBUFFALO – Brett Murray’s transformation into one of the Sabres’ best forward prospects spans three regimes over more than five years. Ex-Sabres general manager Tim Murray (no relation) drafted him way back in 2016. He did not receive an entry-level NHL contract right away – the Sabres had concerns a...
Read moreSabres prospect Brett Murray develops into intriguing talent
Jason BotterillBUFFALO – Brett Murray’s transformation into one of the Sabres’ best forward prospects spans three regimes over more than five years. Ex-Sabres general manager Tim Murray (no relation) drafted him way back in 2016. He did not receive an entry-level NHL contract right away – the Sabres had concerns a...
Read moreMattias Samuelsson, Jack Quinn won’t play for Sabres this afternoon
New Jersey DevilsBUFFALO – A lower-body injury will sideline Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson for this afternoon’s Prospect Challenge game against the Boston Bruins, according to the team. Samuelsson, 21, hobbled off the ice after blocking a shot late in Friday’s 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils and did not re...
Read moreUkko-Pekka Luukkonen developed ‘swagger’ on way up to Sabres
Boston BruinsBUFFALO – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen displayed it often last season, especially toward the end. The Sabres goalie prospect would become locked in and perform so well he developed some swagger. Luukkonen, 22, wasn’t boisterous, mind you. The Finn simply possessed what Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert...
Read moreUkko-Pekka Luukkonen developed ‘swagger’ on way up to Sabres
Rochester AmericansBUFFALO – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen displayed it often last season, especially toward the end. The Sabres goalie prospect would become locked in and perform so well he developed some swagger. Luukkonen, 22, wasn’t boisterous, mind you. The Finn simply possessed what Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert...
Read moreSabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson close to cracking NHL for good
Don GranatoWhen Mattias Samuelsson returned to Rochester last week following a three-week stint with the Buffalo Sabres, the Americans’ coaching staff challenged the rookie defenseman. The coaches wanted Samuelsson, fresh off first NHL recall, to use the remaining games on the Amerks’ truncated schedule as a s...
Read moreAround The AHL: How Seth Appert steers the Amerks through a difficult night
Seth Appert“I don't want them to answer the way I'm answering. I want information from them," Rochester Americans head coach Seth...
Read moreSabres want to give prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen look before season ends
New Jersey DevilsBUFFALO – Arttu Ruotsalainen’s pro experience belies his prospect status. The Sabres rookie played six seasons in Liiga, Finland’s top pro circuit. When he left Ilves earlier this season, he had scored a league-leading 16 goals in only 19 games. Ruotsalainen, 23, arrived here for training camp barel...
Read moreSabres want to give prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen look before season ends
Kyle OkposoBUFFALO – Arttu Ruotsalainen’s pro experience belies his prospect status. The Sabres rookie played six seasons in Liiga, Finland’s top pro circuit. When he left Ilves earlier this season, he had scored a league-leading 16 goals in only 19 games. Ruotsalainen, 23, arrived here for training camp barel...
Read moreAround The AHL: Buffalo's rebuild starts in Rochester
Seth Appert“I want us to treat each other in the right way as human beings.” Patrick Williams looks at how Rochester...
Read moreEverything has gone wrong for Sabres in chaotic season
Taylor HallNinety minutes before his NHL head coaching debut, Kevyn Adams was more focused on stepping behind the bench than trying to process the chaos that has transpired in his first season as Buffalo Sabres general manager. “I can’t even really get into all that,” Adams said on a Zoom call prior to the Sab...
Read moreEverything has gone wrong for Sabres in chaotic season
Kevyn AdamsNinety minutes before his NHL head coaching debut, Kevyn Adams was more focused on stepping behind than bench than trying to process the chaos that has transpired in his first season as Buffalo Sabres general manager. “I can’t even really get into all that,” Adams said on a Zoom call prior to the Sa...
Read moreMember of Sabres’ hockey staff enters NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
Seth AppertThe Buffalo Sabres have canceled this morning’s pregame skate because a member of their hockey staff has entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols. The Sabres, who fired coach Ralph Krueger on Wednesday in the midst of a 12-game losing streak, are scheduled to host the Boston Bruins tonight at KeyBank Ce...
Read moreSabres recall Henri Jokiharju from taxi squad, make other moves
Rochester AmericansThe Buffalo Sabres recalled defenseman Henri Jokiharju, who had sat out five out the last six games, from the taxi squad prior to Tuesday’s 3-2 road loss to the New Jersey Devils. The Sabres also summoned defenseman Brandon Davidson from the taxi squad and sent rookie defenseman Jacob Bryson and cen...
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