Archives for June 2024

'Malenstyn isn’t all the Sabres need to do, but Adams thinks the 26-year-old brings an element to their bottom-six they don’t have.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add only one NHL player during draft

'After spending several years coming up through the ranks and paying his dues in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears, Malenstyn finally cemented a spot for himself at the NHL level in Washington last season, scoring six goals and adding 15 assists for 21 points in 81 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire forward Beck Malenstyn from Capitals

'"We initiated the process today," said Adams at the end of his post-draft press conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to buy out final three years of Jeff Skinner’s contract

'In his second full season in the USHL this past season with Lincoln, Kleber scored five goals and added 21 assists for 26 points in 56 games played. In 112 career games with the Stars, Kleber has produced a combined 34 points (5+29).' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Adam Kleber with 42nd pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'The native of Hutchinson, Minnesota produced well with the USNTDP, putting up a combined 35 goals and 59 assists for 94 points in 88 games played between the program and the junior team in the United States Hockey League (USHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick forward Brodie Ziemer with 71st pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'Elite Prospects considers Osburn to be a puck-moving defenseman with good puck handling abilities, being good at controlling, maneuvering, and maintaining possession of the puck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take defenseman Luke Osburn with 108th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'This past season in Drummondville, Brunet played alongside Sabres prospect Vsevolod Komarov on the blue line, helping the Voltigeurs to a championship in the QMJHL. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound native of Gatineau, Quebec recorded 14 points (4+10) in 52 regular season games, while adding six points (2+4) in 19 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Simon-Pier Brunet with 123rd pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'The left-shot defenseman happens to be a Hamburg native, who just completed his Freshman season with the Spartans. In 32 games played in East Lansing, Mich., the 20-year-old scored five goals and added eight assists for 13 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick defenseman Patrick Geary with 172nd overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'The Russian-born forward has been playing in Austria over the last five years. Last season saw the 18-year-old crack the professional Red Bull Hockey Juniors team, where he put up 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points in 40 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take forward Vasily Zelenov with 204th pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'The Nanticoke, Ontario native appeared in 46 games with the Steelheads this past season, posting a 24-17-4 record and lead the OHL in save percentage (.909). His 24 wins also ranked 10th amongst all goalies in the league during the regular season..' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap 2024 NHL Draft by selecting goalie Ryerson Leenders with 219th pick