'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams wouldn’t speculate on a timeline for Quinn’s return, only saying it was “significant” and he will make a full recovery. However, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported he will be sidelined four to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres confident Jack Quinn will return stronger following Achilles surgery
Archives for June 2023
NHL Draft: Sabres select F Zach Benson at No. 13 overall, add two more players in Round 2, several others late
'It had been widely speculated that leading into the draft, the Sabres would be in search of a defenseman with their first-round pick. But after four defensemen went early in the draft, Benson trickled down to Buffalo, where it snagged the British Columbia native at No. 13.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Sabres select F Zach Benson at No. 13 overall, add two more players in Round 2, several others late
Sabres select center Anton Wahlberg 39th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft
'Wahlberg made his debut in the SHL as a 16-year in 2021-22. The 6-foot-3, 192-pound center played in the 54 games with Malmo in the SHL and the J20 Nationell. While there he tallied 17 goals and 17 assists for 34 points in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Anton Wahlberg 39th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft
Sabres select defensemen Maxim Strbak 45th overall in 2023 NHL Draft
'The right-shot defensemen was the team captain for Slovakia at the 2023 IIHF U-18 World Championship, recording six points in seven games. Strbak also earned a silver medal with Slovakia at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defensemen Maxim Strbak 45th overall in 2023 NHL Draft
Clarence Center's Gavin McCarthy is ecstatic to be drafted by his hometown Sabres
'McCarty had to wait for his name to be called. He said, “Yes, it gets anxious up there, so you just have to stay patient and it’s a little stressful, but at the same time, I would’ve been honored to be drafted by anyone.”' … [Read more...] about Clarence Center’s Gavin McCarthy is ecstatic to be drafted by his hometown Sabres
Sabres select left winger Ethan Miedema 109th overall in 2023 NHL Draft
'Miedema added 11 goals and 20 assists for the Windsor Spitfires before being traded to Kingston. He then recorded nine goals and 12 assists in 32 games. His 52 total points and 32 assists was the most from any Kinston skater in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select left winger Ethan Miedema 109th overall in 2023 NHL Draft
Sabres select goaltender Scott Ratzlaff 141st overall in 2023 NHL Draft
'In his 2022-23 season in the WHL, Ratzlaff posted a 25-8-1 record for the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds would go on to win the WHL Championship over Sabres 13th overall pick Zach Benson, and 2022 Sabres first round pick Matthew Savoie and the Winnipeg Ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select goaltender Scott Ratzlaff 141st overall in 2023 NHL Draft
Sabres select defenseman Sean Keohane 173rd overall in the 2023 NHL Draft
'In 85 games played in high school, Keohane was also the recipient of the John Carlton Memorials Trophy given yearly by the Boston Bruins to the outstanding female and male athletes in Massachusetts high school or junior hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Sean Keohane 173rd overall in the 2023 NHL Draft
Sabres select defenseman Norwin Panocha at 205th overall
'In 34 games with Eisbaren Juniors, Panocha toteled 6 goals to go along with 22 points and recorded 3 points with Team Germany in the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Norwin Panocha at 205th overall
Report: Jack Quinn has surgery to repair Achilles injury
'According to Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Quinn underwent successful surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury suffered while training this week.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Quinn has surgery to repair Achilles injury
NHL draft comes to an end; Sabres get their 8 picks
'After two days, the Sabres leave with 3 forwards, 4 defenseman and 1 goaltender.' … [Read more...] about NHL draft comes to an end; Sabres get their 8 picks
Sabres select Clarence native Gavin McCarthy in NHL Draft’s 3rd round
'“The last time I saw him was on the bike path in Clarence behind my house,” Adams said. “Gavin is a great kid. He comes from a great family … So you learn a lot in this job, but this is the first of a neighborhood kid sitting in the interview. I mean, he went to kindergarten with my daughter.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Clarence native Gavin McCarthy in NHL Draft’s 3rd round
Jack Quinn to miss start of Sabres season after Achilles surgery
'Quinn’s injury, first reported by Eilliotte Friedman of TSN, occurred during offseason training. His recovery is expected to take up to six months. The Sabres open the season Oct. 12, fewer than four months from the date of Quinn’s surgery. A full six-month recovery would extend to the end of December, almost 40 games into the season.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn to miss start of Sabres season after Achilles surgery
2023 NHL Draft complete: Clarence native taken in 3rd round by Sabres
'Defenseman Gavin McCarthy of Clarence Center, New York was drafted in Round 3 as the 86th overall pick.' … [Read more...] about 2023 NHL Draft complete: Clarence native taken in 3rd round by Sabres
Jack Quinn to miss the start of the season
'"It was tough news obviously to get, for Jack first of all, and you know us. He's a really important player in our lineup. But you know, what I told Jack on the phone was that I know the character and the person he is. And I've also been assured by our doctors that this is something that he'll make a full recovery, he'll come back bigger, better, and stronger than ever." said … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn to miss the start of the season