‘The Sabres signed Nadeau to three-year, entry-level contract in May, but the NHL’s development agreement with the Canadian Hockey League, which governs the three major junior leagues in Canada, bars players from competing in the American Hockey League until they turn 20 years old. Nadeau won’t turn 20 until January 2023, so he’s unlikely to start his professional career with the Rochester Americans until next spring.’
Archives for July 2022
Olivier Nadeau out of long-term play
‘The 19-year-old power forward underwent shoulder surgery last week at Buffalo. His return to the game is not expected before the holidays. The duration of his recovery will be four to six months.’
Prospects Challenge to feature 6 teams, 3 games for Sabres
‘Buffalo will play three games at the event, beginning Sept. 15 against Montreal at 7 p.m., followed by a game against New Jersey at 7 p.m. Sept 17, and capped by a meeting with Ottawa at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19. All games will be played at LECOM Harborcenter – those featuring the Sabres also will be streamed live within the local broadcast market on the team’s website – and tickets will be made available for $10 in early August.’
Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich named to Czech Republic team for World Juniors
‘An 18-year-old forward, Kulich will have the opportunity to repeat the success he had at the IIHF Under-18 World Championship in the spring, when he was named the tournament’s most valuable player after totaling nine goals and 11 points in six games as Czech Republic’s captain.’
Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 15 to 19
‘The Sabres’ three games will be streamed live on Sabres.com within the Buffalo broadcast market.’
Jeff Skinner ready to feed off Sabres’ young energy
‘”You see young guys coming into the league and make an immediate impact and that can turn things around in a hurry for an organization,” Skinner said. “A lot goes into it; you have to execute at the draft and execute in development and they’ve done a great job of that so far. Obviously we’re not where we want to be so we have to keep building and continuing to grow as a group. But it’s exciting to have those young guys come in and feed off their energy.”‘
Sabres Prospects Challenge returns in 2022 with six teams
‘Tickets to attend the Sabres Prospects Challenge at Harborcenter will go on sale in August for $10.’
Sabres announce schedule for 2022 Prospects Challenge
‘For the first time in the history of the Prospects Challenge, the Sabres will be joined by five other teams to compete in a round-robin challenge featuring prospects from each team. The participating teams this season are the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins.’
Kyle Okposo talks in-depth with ‘Spittin’ Chiclets’ podcast
‘“I never got offered a deal [from the Islanders], but Buffalo was really high on my list, actually. ‘Factor’ [Ryan O’Reilly] was here, and ‘Eichs’ [Jack Eichel], were their one-two centers and I’m like, ‘Man, this team’s going places. This team’s on the rise.'”‘
Prospect Pool Overview: Buffalo Sabres
‘To say that the Sabres have a strong prospect pool would be an understatement. They have quickly built up one of the strongest prospect pools from top to bottom, both in terms of star power and depth. Year after year finishes in the basement of the league will do that, but it also requires sound drafting and development, both areas that have recently improved.’