Archives for August 2023

'Clifton and Johnson weren’t signed to be let go a few months later. Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson are cornerstone players. Someone else in the group will be the odd man out. Adams won’t be in a rush to solve the problem. Unexpected injuries occur. He doesn’t want to make a move too soon. But here’s a look at the rest of the defense depth chart, ranked from … [Read more...] about How the Sabres might solve their surplus on defense before the season begins

'Redmond’s new role will have him traveling across the globe to work with the Sabres’ defense prospects, a group headlined by recent draft picks Max Strabak and Gavin McCarthy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire former Amerks defenseman Zach Redmond as development coach

'“It’s been a very good experience with the draft, combine and everything,” Strbak told The News after a recent development camp practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “I was here in Buffalo for the combine two weeks ago, not knowing where I’ll be. To be here and seeing everything again, I’m still in shock. I’m just very excited to be part of this organization and excited for the … [Read more...] about Max Strbak carrying global experiences in quest to ‘earn everything’ with Sabres

'To some fans’ dismay, the Sabres are going young in goal this season. Levi enters camp as the favorite to start on opening night, while Luukkonen is in position to earn the No. 2 job in training camp. Levi made an immediate impact upon arriving from Northeastern University, posting a 5-2 record with a .905 save percentage. He earned the coaching staff’s trust and started five … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Revisiting depth chart following free-agent additions

'The Sabres are building through drafting and development and have carefully chosen players in the trade and free agent market who were willing to come to Buffalo to be part of the solution in the post-Jack Eichel era. The playoff drought is at an NHL-record 12 years and simply has to end in the spring of 2024. Yzerman has gone a vastly different route in Detroit. The Red Wings … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division summer outlook: Are Sabres at the top of the ‘rebuilders’ group?

'You might be surprised to realize the Sabres finished just seven points behind Tampa Bay last season after the gap was 35 points in 2021-22. And Buffalo won the last two head-to-head games after going 1-9-2 in its previous 12 matchups with the Lightning. The Sabres don’t figure to finish ahead of the Leafs this season. But does Tampa Bay’s core have more runs left or are the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division summer outlook: Leafs will try it again, Tampa Bay looking for one more Lightning strike