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Archives for April 19, 2022

Inside the Sabres: Questions in goal loom large with prospects going back to school

'Craig Anderson, Dustin Tokarski, Aaron Dell and Malcolm Subban are pending unrestricted free agents. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s statistics in the AHL have been blemished by poor defensive play in Rochester. Unsigned prospects Devon Levi and Erik Portillo chose to return to Northeastern and Michigan, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Questions in goal loom large with prospects going back to school

Buffalo News |

Sabres sign forward Josh Bloom to 3-year, entry-level contract

'Bloom delivered in a big way, totaling 30 goals and 61 points in 67 games for the Spirit. He finished second in the league with seven shorthanded goals and scored seven game-winning goals. He hadn't competed in an organized game since 2019-20, when he had six goals and 14 points in 54 games as a 16-year-old in the OHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Josh Bloom to 3-year, entry-level contract

Buffalo News |

Sabres notes: Owen Power’s terrific play belies limited NHL experience

'“This is a guy that’s studied the game of hockey at an extremely young age and developed himself like most elite NHL players that can come in this league at 18, 19, 20 years old,” Granato told reporters prior to Sunday afternoon’s 5-3 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers. “They’ve gained immense experience studying the game since they were 13, 14, 15. They know how to coach … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Owen Power’s terrific play belies limited NHL experience

Olean Times Herald |