Archives for June 2023

'A source familiar with the situation told The Buffalo News on Thursday that an agreement hasn’t been reached between the Sabres and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin or Owen Power, both of whom are eligible to sign contract extensions July 1, but both players have expressed a desire to remain in Buffalo long-term. There’s excitement and optimism on both sides of the negotiations that … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to grind through negotiations to sign Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power

'The ECHL affiliate is also an important place to stash goaltending depth, as the Sabres learned during the abbreviated 2020-21 season when they used their sixth goalie, Michael Houser, who hadn’t appeared in more than six games above the ECHL in any season since 2014-15. The Sabres had to turn to Houser four times in the spring of 2021 and, remarkably, the minor-league … [Read more...] about Sabres to have a new ECHL affiliate next season after agreement ends with Cincinnati

'“The Sabres have done a good job of changing the team from one that is wondering what it is all about to one that, I think, is on the cusp of being really, really good,” Meehan said Wednesday at Buffalo Riverworks during the unveiling of the Class of 2023 for the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain/GM Gerry Meehan sees better days ahead for his old team

'Olofsson expressed his frustration during end-of-season exit interviews. He never requested a trade, according to sources, but he doesn’t want to be put in a similar situation during the final season of his contract. Sitting Olofsson was a risk ahead of an offseason when he could be moved because it might cause teams to think twice about acquiring the 2014 seventh-round draft … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson and his camp expect a trade from Sabres, but it could take a while

'Ain’t missing this for anything. One more win and Eichel can reach championship status ahead of Edmonton’s Connor McDavid, the player drafted one spot ahead of him in 2015 and the one he’s most-commonly linked to. But first up is closing out the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Halloran: ‘Driver’ of Vegas offense, Jack Eichel is one win from Stanley Cup glory

'Wood, like Thompson during his draft year, is viewed as an average skater. It might be enough to cause Wood to slip out of the top 10 because this class is filled with fast, exceptionally skilled forwards. Thompson improved his speed through physical maturation. He eventually grew into his frame, a process that continued once he arrived in Buffalo in a blockbuster trade, and … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson comparisons make Matthew Wood an intriguing possible Sabres pick

'But there’s one growing thought this corner has had and it’s shared among those who run this event: What happens to the combine if the Sabres (finally) get good and are playing hockey into early June?' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Alternate plans for scouting combine might be needed if Sabres’ rise continues