Archives for June 28, 2023

'It’s too soon to have a full picture of the Sabres’ recent drafts, but there haven’t been any clear misses and early success stories have accelerated General Manager Kevyn Adams’ plan to build a sustainable winner. Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka, their top choices in 2020, contributed during the club’s 91-point season. Owen Power, the No. 1 pick in 2021, was a finalist for the … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres’ scouting process leading into drafts under GM Kevyn Adams

'“It is super fascinating this year,” Adams said. “In my time as general manager, I can’t think of anything even kind of close to this where you have such a unique situation. I think all teams are having this conversation of the risk reward. Where’s he gonna go? Obviously he’s an elite player.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The hockey chatter and the music make quite a buzz as Sabres get ready to make their pick

'“At the end of the day, I always methodically go back to, what’s going to help our team get better and what’s going to help us move forward and get us closer to trying to win a Stanley Cup?” Adams told reporters in Nashville. “I feel like I’m a nice person, but I want to win and I want to win really bad and I want to win as much as you can possibly want that. So, will I make … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Desire to win has GM Kevyn Adams willing to trade prospects

'The Sabres will open their season at home in KeyBank Center on Oct. 12 against the New York Rangers, then hit the road for the first time to face the New York Islanders only two days later. The longest home stand in Buffalo will be Jan. 9-20 with games against the Seattle Kraken, Ottawa Senators, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Highlighting rivalries, games to watch in Sabres’ 2023-24 schedule