Pro Hockey Rumors

The Sabres announced that defensemen Vsevelod Komarov and Zach Metsa have been returned to AHL Rochester. Komarov is entering his second professional season while Metsa was one of the top-scoring blueliners in the minors last season, notching 46 points with the Amerks. … [Read more...] about Sabres Return Komarov And Metsa To Rochester

Less than 72 hours remain until opening night rosters are due on Monday evening. Teams are down to their final few rounds of cuts as a result, but some have more work to do than others. We’re keeping tabs on all of today’s demotions here as clubs near their final 23-man form to open the season: Buffalo Sabres (per team announcement) D Radim Mrtka (to AHL Rochester) F Noah … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 10/4/25

The Sabres issued multiple injury updates today, none of them particularly positive. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is dealing with a new injury unrelated to the one that’s kept him out of commission thus far, head coach Lindy Ruff told WGR Sports Radio 550’s Paul Hamilton. According to Ruff, Luukkonen’s injury will keep him sidelined on a week-to-week timeline, ruling him out … [Read more...] about Sabres Notes: Luukkonen, Kesselring, Mrtka

Over the course of NHL training camps, there are few more exciting things than watching which rookies break into the league out of camp. That’s especially true for players coming straight from the NHL Draft, who are often making the massive leap from junior leagues directly to competition on the world’s biggest stage at 18-years-old. As the end of this year’s camps approaches, … [Read more...] about Poll: Which 2025 Draft Picks Will Make The NHL Out Of Camp?

Tough news came out of Buffalo tonight, as #1 goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has left tonight’s preseason game due to a lower-body injury, confirmed by the team. The 26-year-old appears to have reaggravated the ailment which has limited his participation in camp so far.  Luukkonen allowed one goal on 12 shots before coming out, however, he played the entire first period, … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Leaves Game Due To Injury