'"It's really nice. Honestly, it's been a gift to be around this team and the other prospects," he said after the Sabres' first on-ice session. "… It's special being a part of the organization officially."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Johnson excited for opportunity with organization
Archives for July 2023
Sabres 2023 Development Camp: Day One Notebook
'For many, Sunday’s hour-long practice session served as an unofficial introduction to the organization. The players were divided up into two groups and were put through a series of drills that emphasized skill development and further exposed them to NHL rules. Most importantly, though, it was an opportunity to acclimatize themselves with the Sabres specific style of play and … [Read more...] about Sabres 2023 Development Camp: Day One Notebook
How Erik Johnson and Connor Clifton fit in Sabres' plans on defense
'A league-wide search to provide coach Don Granato with more options to play with the Sabres’ core defensemen ended during the opening hours of free agency Saturday when the club announced a one-year, $3.25 million contract for recent Stanley Cup champion Erik Johnson and a three-year pact worth $3.333 million per season for former Boston Bruins blue-liner Connor Clifton.' … [Read more...] about How Erik Johnson and Connor Clifton fit in Sabres’ plans on defense
Mike Harrington: Erik Johnson's Stanley Cup moment is the big reason he was attractive to the Sabres
'What Johnson has been is a conscience of the Colorado locker room. You can bet that Kyle Okposo, Alex Tuch and Zemgus Girgensons can’t wait to welcome him in that role here. And that Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson and Owen Power can’t wait to soak up as much as they can from him.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Erik Johnson’s Stanley Cup moment is the big reason he was attractive to the Sabres
Sabres top draft choice Zach Benson headlines 35-player development camp roster
'Benson, the Sabres’ top choice with the 13th pick in the NHL draft, headlines the club’s roster for its development camp, which begins Sunday and ends Thursday with a 3-on-3 tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top draft choice Zach Benson headlines 35-player development camp roster
Sabres sign defensemen Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton in free agency, bring back Tyson Jost
'General manager Kevyn Adams said leading up to free agency he wanted to add to his blue line this offseason, and in Johnson and Clifton he addressed the Sabres’ most glaring need.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defensemen Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton in free agency, bring back Tyson Jost
Sabres sign two goalies for Rochester, including Dustin Tokarski, and forward
'Malcolm Subban, the Amerks’ No. 1 goalie last year, signed with the St. Louis Blues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign two goalies for Rochester, including Dustin Tokarski, and forward
Zach Benson, Sabres’ other NHL Draft picks to attend development camp
'The roster released today features 19 forwards, 11 defensemen and five goalies.' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson, Sabres’ other NHL Draft picks to attend development camp
Tyson Jost re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
'"I've definitely loved my time in Buffalo," Jost said. "It's been amazing. I couldn't have asked for things to work out any better. I'm really, really happy that I ended up here."' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
Sabres bolster blue line, add Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton
'The 35-year-old Johnson is signing a one-year deal worth $3.25 million. Sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan the deal also includes a $1.25 million signing bonus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster blue line, add Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton
Sabres sign Erik Johnson to one-year deal
'The deal represents a nice payday for the veteran defender who comes to Buffalo after a successful run with the Colorado Avalanche that included a Stanley Cup in 2022. Still, this is a lot of money to pay a player of Johnson's ability at this stage of his career. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Erik Johnson to one-year deal
Sabres re-sign Tyson Jost to one-year deal
'After being claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Wild, Jost played 59 games with the Sabres, scoring seven goals and 15 assists for 22 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tyson Jost to one-year deal
Sabres sign veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to one-year deal
'Johnson, 35, was the No. 1 overall pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 2006 NHL Draft. Johnson spent three years with the Blues and played 203 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to one-year deal
Sabres add grit on defense, sign Connor Clifton to three-year deal
'Clifton struggled at times last season for the Bruins, but comes from the U.S. National Team Development Program. Sabres head coach Don Granato would be able to tell general manager Kevyn Adams if he can get him back to where he was.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add grit on defense, sign Connor Clifton to three-year deal
Sabres sign three players for Rochester, including two goalies
'It appears the likely tandem in the AHL next season will feature Saturday's free agent signees Dustin Tokarski and Devin Cooley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three players for Rochester, including two goalies