'Defenseman Ryan Johnson who was drafted 31st overall by the Sabres joins six other American 2019 first round picks for this year's tournament which takes place in Edmonton, Alberta.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2019 first round pick Ryan Johnson makes U.S. World Junior Championship roster
Archives for December 2020
Sabres' Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn selected to Canada's roster for world juniors
'This will be Cozens’ second consecutive year at the top Under-20 event after he helped Canada capture a gold medal last January by totaling two goals with seven assists in seven games. Cozens, who was drafted No. 7 overall, skated on a line with Quinn and Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach during Canada’s final scrimmage Thursday in Red Deer, Alberta.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn selected to Canada’s roster for world juniors
Sabres bring back Anders Forsberg as scout in Sweden
'A longtime coach in Sweden, Forsberg first joined an NHL scouting department in 2007 when he began a three-year stint with the Ottawa Senators. He then became MODO’s head coach and left the Sabres following Tim Murray’s firing as general manager. Forsberg also was sports director for SHL's Mora IK in 2018-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Anders Forsberg as scout in Sweden
Sabres prospects Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn earn spots on Team Canada
'Players and staff will live in a “bubble” during the tournament. Fans cannot attend the games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn earn spots on Team Canada
Cozens, Quinn make Canada's roster for 2021 World Junior Championship
'Already in the team's first official practice of the tournament, the two Sabres prospects have been paired up with Chicago Blackhawks 2019 first round pick (third overall) Kirby Dach on Canada's top line.' … [Read more...] about Cozens, Quinn make Canada’s roster for 2021 World Junior Championship
Cozens, Quinn selected to Canada roster for World Juniors
'The tournament will be held inside a competition bubble in Edmonton, with play scheduled to begin on Dec. 25. Sabres prospects Ryan Johnson (USA) and J-J Peterka (Germany) have also been named to preliminary rosters.' … [Read more...] about Cozens, Quinn selected to Canada roster for World Juniors
Linus Weissbach 'not really' focused on earning contract with Sabres
'“Being on the ice shooting on Henrik Lundqvist, trying to beat John Klingberg one-on-one or battling in the corner with Rasmus Dahlin, even though it’s not a full team practice, it helps you measure yourself as you want to take that next step,” Weissbach, a left wing, told The Buffalo News. “It gives you an idea of where you’re at and some of the things you have to work on. … [Read more...] about Linus Weissbach ‘not really’ focused on earning contract with Sabres
Sabres lost $10.9 million, value dropped in 2020, according to Forbes
'Forbes ranked the Sabres as the 28th most valuable in the NHL with an estimated valuation of $385 million, down from $400 million in 2019, with an operating loss of $10.9 million – one of nine teams to encounter a double-digit loss in 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lost $10.9 million, value dropped in 2020, according to Forbes
Report: Sabres’ value fell 4%, team endured huge losses in 2020
'Only three NHL teams – the Arizona Coyotes, Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets – are worth less the than Sabres, who lost $10.9 million in 2020, according to Forbes.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ value fell 4%, team endured huge losses in 2020
Report: NHL divisional realignment coming into light
'While both sides still have plenty of topics to discuss and finalize before any official announcement can be made for the season, one hot topic that has been discussed for quite a while now is divisional realignment.' … [Read more...] about Report: NHL divisional realignment coming into light
Hamilton: Sabres bracing for financial hit in new NHL season
'I’m hearing that if the proposed 56 game schedule is played without fans, the Sabres could possibly lose close to $60 million this season.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres bracing for financial hit in new NHL season
NHL, players reportedly clear financial hurdle, focus on mid-January start
'Under the potential plan, the seven nonplayoff teams, including the Buffalo Sabres, would begin training camp Dec. 28, with the rest of the league starting organized on-ice workouts three days later. There will be no preseason games.' … [Read more...] about NHL, players reportedly clear financial hurdle, focus on mid-January start
Report: NHL targeting Jan. 13 start to 2020-21 season
'Perhaps the biggest detail to come out of the reports over the last 24 hours is that the NHL has officially set its new target start date of the season for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, which would include a 56-game schedule.' … [Read more...] about Report: NHL targeting Jan. 13 start to 2020-21 season
Sabres' ECHL affiliate opts out of 2020-21 season
'This decision for the Cyclones leaves the Sabres and the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League without an ECHL affiliate for the 2020-21 season. While it may not impact a majority of Sabres prospects heading into the upcoming season, there are a couple of names that could leave the Sabres in a tough decision for their playing status in the coming weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ ECHL affiliate opts out of 2020-21 season
Sabres' affiliate, the Cincinnati Cylcones, sitting out ECHL season
'Eleven of the ECHL's 26 teams have opted out and Marek added that two others have yet to decide if they will participate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ affiliate, the Cincinnati Cylcones, sitting out ECHL season