Jonas Johansson’s roots are nearly 4,000 miles from Rochester, but they’re also never far from his mind.

Almost seven months after a freak offseason shoulder injury, Taylor Leier is ready to play again.

Jonas Johansson has quietly developed into a strong prospect for the Buffalo Sabres, seizing his chances in Rochester this season.

Chris Taylor is returning to the Rochester Americans and will resume his role as head coach next week, the Buffalo Sabres announced Saturday. 

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.