'So on Thursday, Cozens, who’s entering his third NHL season, drove in from out of town and watched the on-ice sessions with the team’s brass and interacted with the prospects.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens illustrates leadership by visiting Sabres’ prospects
Archives for July 2022
Portillo and Levi sparkle throughout the Sabres Development Camp
'The two goalies had two shutouts in their four games and they were the two games they played against each other. Levi stopped 24 pucks and 28 shots.' … [Read more...] about Portillo and Levi sparkle throughout the Sabres Development Camp
Hamilton Take2: The Sabres could be finally hitting on late-round draft picks
'From 2010 on, the Sabres got pretty much nothing after the first two rounds of the drafts, and in many cases only the first round pick came through. You just can’t build a team if you’re whiffing on all your lower-round picks.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: The Sabres could be finally hitting on late-round draft picks
Takeaways from the 2022 French Connection Tournament
'The French Connection Tournament featured four teams of nine players. They played a round-robin stage consisting of six 10-minute games, followed by a single-elimination playoff.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the 2022 French Connection Tournament
Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka using development camp to ready for chance with Sabres
'Quinn appeared ready for the NHL when he was with the Sabres for two games and scored his first career goal on a power-play one-timer. Peterka, on the other hand, encountered some issues with decision-making and skated himself into trouble. His skill set is tailor-made for how the game has evolved, though, and he showed in the playoffs that he’s willing to play a physical game … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka using development camp to ready for chance with Sabres
Mike Harrington: For Sabres draftee Jake Richard, it's a long way from Florida youth leagues to an NHL development camp
'Richard played three years for the Florida Alliance travel team and his 2020-21 season was flat-out ridiculous as he had 45 goals and a league-high 74 points in 32 games -- and no one else in the league had more than 32 points. But the USHL was obviously a different level of hockey. He had just seven points in the first 21 games last season before exploding for 41 points over … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For Sabres draftee Jake Richard, it’s a long way from Florida youth leagues to an NHL development camp
Lawrence Pilut returns to Sabres on two-way contract after stint in Russia
'On the cusp of restricted free agency in 2020, Pilut's agent requested a one-way contract for Pilut to ensure financial and job security. The Sabres declined until it was too late. Pilut signed a two-year contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut returns to Sabres on two-way contract after stint in Russia
Talented Sabres prospects JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn ready for duty in Buffalo
'While the Sabres won’t say it, Peterka and Quinn, both of whom played their first two NHL games last season, have likely secured spots with the big club for the upcoming campaign.' … [Read more...] about Talented Sabres prospects JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn ready for duty in Buffalo
Sabres sign Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund and Jiri Kulich to contracts
'The deals each have a $950,000 average annual value, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund and Jiri Kulich to contracts
After two years away, Lawrence Pilut back with Sabres organization
'Pilut, a left-handed shot, offers the Sabres more depth. They signed three defensemen on Wednesday – Kale Clague, Jeremy Davies, Chase Priskie – likely ticketed for the AHL.' … [Read more...] about After two years away, Lawrence Pilut back with Sabres organization
Sabres sign all three 2022 first-round picks to entry-level contracts
'I’ve talked this week about how impressive goalies Devon Levi and Erik Portillo have been at Sabres Development Camp, but Kulich has been a huge, talented bright light too. He was the draft pick acquired from the Florida Panthers in the Sam Reinhart trade at the 2021 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign all three 2022 first-round picks to entry-level contracts
Lawrence Pilut back with Sabres
'Pilut spent two years in the Sabres' pipeline, playing 67 games with the Rochester Americans and 46 games with Buffalo. He was unhappy with his status inside the organization, and as a restricted free agent, he signed a contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk.' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut back with Sabres
Sabres sign Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund, and Jiri Kulich to three year-deals
'Ostlund and Kulich have had the chance to showcase their talents in development camp while Savoie continues to recover from a shoulder injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund, and Jiri Kulich to three year-deals
Buffalo Sabres sign defenseman Lawrence Pilut to one-year, two-way contract
'The 26-year-old defenseman previously played for the Sabres and Rochester Americans after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2018.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign defenseman Lawrence Pilut to one-year, two-way contract
Peterka, Quinn show growth at Sabres development camp
'The open spots matter. When the season begins Oct. 13 against the Ottawa Senators, there might be room for only one of the two players, who both seem to be ready for the leap to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Quinn show growth at Sabres development camp