Fans in Rochester and Buffalo are eager to get a look at one of the hottest goaltending prospects to join the organization in years.

Amerks rookie defenseman Casey Fitzgerald and older brother Ryan Fitzgerald of the Bruins are two years apart in age and come from a family that has had hockey injected into their veins since birth.

Forget about his late-season scoring binge or that he centered one of the AHL’s top lines as a rookie. Rasmus Asplund’s maturity has impressed general manager Randy Sexton more than anything else.

Michael Leighton, one of the most decorated goaltenders in AHL history, announced his retirement Monday.

Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Don Granato has been hospitalized with severe pneumonia and will be taking a medical leave from the team. In the interim, Rochester Americans head coach Chris Taylor will assist the Sabres’ coaching staff.

Fresh off a huge AHL campaign, late bloomer John Gilmour is competing for a roster spot with the Buffalo Sabres.

Two strong seasons in Rochester have given C.J. Smith a splendid opportunity to crack the NHL lineup in Buffalo.

A splendid rookie season in which he scored 30 AHL goals and earned a promotion to Buffalo has raised expectations for Victor Olofsson.

The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms with forward Remi Elie on a one-year, two-way contract.

His unusual road to the National Hockey League partially explains why John Gilmour is eager for Buffalo Sabres training camp to begin in September.