'Olofsson totaled 20 goals and 49 points in 72 games, despite playing through a wrist injury that impacted the release, power and accuracy of his left-handed shot. When healthy, he was an effective power-play weapon and capable top-six goal scorer. And when ailing, he evolved his 5-on-5 game to become more of a playmaking threat.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson’s contract at the ‘top’ of Sabres’ priority list ahead of draft
Archives for July 2022
Mike Harrington: At the top and as the Sabres make their three choices, there's lot to watch as the NHL draft opens
'General manager Kevyn Adams is slated to pick at Nos. 9, 16 and 28. He's going to get good players. And he doesn't have to sweat out what's going on at the top, where Montreal has the No. 1 pick no one in hockey seems to know the identity of.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At the top and as the Sabres make their three choices, there’s lot to watch as the NHL draft opens
Sabres to open 2022-23 season with consecutive games in KeyBank Center
'The Sabres will open their 82-game slate against the Ottawa Senators on Thurs., Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., followed two days later by a 1 p.m. matinee meeting against Sam Reinhart and the Florida Panthers. Eichel, the former Sabres captain traded to Vegas following a dispute over his preferred treatment for a herniated disk, will be back in Buffalo on Thurs., Nov. 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open 2022-23 season with consecutive games in KeyBank Center
Sabres’ three first-round picks at NHL Draft present special opportunity
'“We feel really good about those picks and that we’re going to add really good prospects into our pipeline and move ourselves forward as an organization,” Adams said Wednesday inside the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, the team’s headquarters ahead of the draft. “Now, what it also does, when you have three first-round picks, is you become popular and you have conversations and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ three first-round picks at NHL Draft present special opportunity
Sabres discussing new Victor Olofsson contract, to talk to Ryan Johnson’s representatives
'“We’re in a good spot here,” Adams said inside the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, the team’s headquarters ahead of the NHL Draft. “Mark Jakubowski, who does a lot of our lead in the negotiating side, has had some good conversations as of late with Claude Lemieux (his agent). So hopefully here soon. It’s definitely on the top of our list, though.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres discussing new Victor Olofsson contract, to talk to Ryan Johnson’s representatives
2022-23 Sabres schedule features two early home stands, February break
'The Sabres play five of their Atlantic Division opponents – Ottawa, the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning – four times each and the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs three times each. The Leafs make their only visit to KeyBank Center on Feb. 21.' … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Sabres schedule features two early home stands, February break
Guessing game
'Buffalo first picks at nine and judging by the active roster and what’s coming through the pipeline it would be best to find a center or another elite forward prospect. In that range, Buffalo could take a sizable centers like 6’3” American Cutter Gauthier, 6’2″ Austrian Marco Kasper or 6’4″ Canadian Conor Geekie. Gauthier is a strong skater with a heavy shot; Kasper flies … [Read more...] about Guessing game
Russians could be key for Adams accelerating Buffalo rebuild
'Due to that uncertainty, some teams have completely gone against the idea of drafting any Russian. Recent reports suggest that the Buffalo Sabres are not among those teams and I think this could be the key to winning the draft.' … [Read more...] about Russians could be key for Adams accelerating Buffalo rebuild
Kevyn Adams ready to get 2022 draft started
'“It’s such a unique opportunity," Adams said. "I just had this conversation with some other general managers this afternoon at the meeting that you’re preparing with four picks in the top-41, and you’re preparing for so many different players. But you’re also having these conversations with so many things that could be going on, so there’s a lot of moving parts right now.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams ready to get 2022 draft started
Sabres release 2022-23 schedule; open season hosting Ottawa
'The highlight of the season will, arguably, be Jack Eichel's second return to Buffalo, and first return since his comments after losing to the Sabres last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2022-23 schedule; open season hosting Ottawa
Kevyn Adams balances being a dad, youth baseball coach and Buffalo Sabres GM
'Yet despite the chaos, Adams is prioritizing his time away from the rink. When he’s not on the phone with other teams, he’s in the dugout as the coach of the Clarence Angels 15U travel baseball team.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams balances being a dad, youth baseball coach and Buffalo Sabres GM
Buffalo Sabres release 2022-2023 regular season schedule
'Buffalo will host Ottawa in both the season and home opener on October 13th at 7 p.m. est.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres release 2022-2023 regular season schedule
Sabres GM Adams: 'It doesn't always have to be perfect,' on drafting NHL players
'Adams wasn't afraid to admit he doesn't know how the Sabres picks -- at Nos. 9, 16 and 28 -- could possibly fall. "You can sit there and look at the board and do a mock draft and predict, and you just don't know," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams: ‘It doesn’t always have to be perfect,’ on drafting NHL players
Sabres release 2022-2023 regular season schedule
'The Buffalo Sabres will kick off the 2022-2023 regular season with back-to-back home games, hosting Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 13 and Florida two days later, with former Sabre Sam Reinhart making his second trip back to Buffalo with the Panthers that Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2022-2023 regular season schedule
9 takeaways from Media Day at the NHL Draft
'"I like the idea of making the draft picks because I think it's how we want to build this the right way," he said. "If an opportunity comes that we think is the right thing for us in the short- and long-term, then that's something we'd be open to doing. But what we don't do is move a pick for a really short-term solution. I just don't believe that's the way we're gonna build … [Read more...] about 9 takeaways from Media Day at the NHL Draft