The Buffalo Sabres’ goalies have frustrated their fanbase in the early stages of this season. Alex Lyon is out with an injury, Colten Ellis was pulled from a game on Monday, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is eternally annoying to Sabres fans. In some ways, it’s a good problem to have to possess three capable goalies like […] The post Sabres’ Alternate Goalie Option is Dominating AHL With Rochester appeared first on HEAVY.

ROCHESTER — Having grinded in the minors for years and occasionally earned trips to the NHL, goalie Matt Villalta symbolizes the new-look Americans. The Buffalo Sabres’ AHL affiliate still has some strong young talent, most notably defenseman Radim Mrtka, the ninth overall pick in 2025. But the Amerks have become a veteran club this season. Their most dynamic youngsters in 2025-25 — forwards ...

The Sabres have added to their goalie depth.