Stacy Roest has been promoted to director of player personnel and general manager of the Rochester Americans, the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization announced on Tuesday. The move comes after a distinguished playing career and a series of executive roles that have shaped his approach to team building.
A career built on experience
Roest joined the Sabres in January as a pro scout, bringing a player‑first perspective to the scouting department. He previously spent more than a decade with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he rose from director of player development to assistant general manager, a position he held while the club captured Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021.
From the ice to the boardroom
Before his executive work, Roest logged 244 games in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild and amassed 286 points in 309 AHL contests with the Adirondack Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins. He also represented his teams at the AHL All‑Star Classic in 1998, a testament to his consistent offensive contributions.
Strategic implications for Rochester
As the Amerks’ new director of player personnel and GM, Roest will oversee talent acquisition, contract negotiations and the development pipeline that feeds the Sabres. His deep connections to both the Lightning and the AHL system position him to bridge the gap between Buffalo’s NHL ambitions and Rochester’s developmental goals.
The promotion reflects the Sabres’ confidence in Roest’s ability to translate scouting insight and player development expertise into concrete roster moves. Fans can expect a continued emphasis on speed, skill and depth as the organization seeks to rebuild competitively.