'A review of the Sabres’ nine draft picks on Friday and Saturday, though, reveals just that about this year’s crop of newcomers to the organization. They’re rangy, athletic and bring a certain edge.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forecast team’s identity as draft closes, free agency approaches
Archives for June 2025
Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff is making Kevyn Adams build his roster his way
'It’s no coincidence Peterka and Clifton are gone. It’s no coincidence that Michael Kesselring and Conor Timmins are here. You think Ruff wanted another forward or 6-foot-6 Czech defenseman Radim Mrtka? How do you think Ruff feels about 6-5 blueline bruiser David Bedkowski from Owen Sound?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff is making Kevyn Adams build his roster his way
JJ Peterka bids farewell to Buffalo, heads to Utah following trade
'“A big thank you to the Sabres organization, my teammates, and the incredible fans for the support and the way you welcomed me over the past three years,” Peterka wrote.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka bids farewell to Buffalo, heads to Utah following trade
Sabres pick David Bedkowski morphed from ‘soft’ rookie into tough prospect
'“That physical play has gotten me to where I am,” he said. “It earns respect not only for me on the ice, but for my teammates as well. For me, it was about building an identity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick David Bedkowski morphed from ‘soft’ rookie into tough prospect
Sabres complete 2025 NHL draft class with eight picks on Day 2. Here are the details.
'Bedkowski is a 6-foot-5, 221-pound right-hander who had three goals and four assists with 73 penalty minutes in 35 games for Owen Sound after being acquired from Oshawa in a blockbuster trade that saw the former Winnipeg first-round pick Colby Barlow go to Oshawa, where Bedkowski had played 125 games over parts of three seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres complete 2025 NHL draft class with eight picks on Day 2. Here are the details.
Mike Harrington: As NHL turns draft into bizarre sideshow, Sabres can't make a deal with No. 9 pick
'ESPN combined with the league on a downright laughable product, with incessant babbling posing for analysis, live interviews with foolish questions, and video hookups with GMs that were downright painful.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As NHL turns draft into bizarre sideshow, Sabres can’t make a deal with No. 9 pick
NHL Draft Tracker: Sabres select David Bedkowski 71st overall, take goalies
'“Looking at myself with these colors, the Blue and Gold, it’s truly an out-of-body experience for me,” Bedkowski, proudly sporting a Sabres jersey, said on a Zoom call from Los Angeles. I’m super excited to be going to Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Tracker: Sabres select David Bedkowski 71st overall, take goalies
Sabres trade Connor Clifton and draft pick to Penguins for Conor Timmins and minor leaguer
'Timmins, 26, has compiled six goals, 46 points and 64 penalty minutes in 159 career NHL games with the Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Arizona Coyotes and Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Connor Clifton and draft pick to Penguins for Conor Timmins and minor leaguer
Sabres stay busy by trading for Conor Timmins; Bowen Byram’s future seems uncertain
'“Another guy that truly wants to be in Buffalo, and he couldn’t even express his excitement to me, just with the opportunity to come,” Adams said Saturday at One Bills Drive after selecting eight players over the final six rounds of the NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay busy by trading for Conor Timmins; Bowen Byram’s future seems uncertain
NHL Draft: Sabres had trade talks prior to taking Radim Mrtka; Buffalo planned to re-sign JJ Peterka
'Adams said following the season, the Sabres intended to re-sign Peterka, 23, before “it became apparent to me and our group that it wasn’t going to work.”' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Sabres had trade talks prior to taking Radim Mrtka; Buffalo planned to re-sign JJ Peterka
Sabres notes: NHL Draft prospect Haoxi ‘Simon’ Wang left family in China to pursue hockey career in Toronto
'Wang, who turns 18 on July 27, spoke little English and had no guarantees when he left Beijing. He was hardly a phenom. He simply loved hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: NHL Draft prospect Haoxi ‘Simon’ Wang left family in China to pursue hockey career in Toronto
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins start Day 2 of the NHL draft with another trade, adding Connor Clifton and the 39th pick (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins acquire defenseman Connor Clifton, 2nd-round pick in trade with Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins Acquire Defenseman Connor Clifton and the 2025 39th Overall Pick from the Buffalo Sabres in Exchange For Conor Timmins and Isaac … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres acquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from Pittsburgh
'Timmins played 68 games between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Penguins. scoring three goals, and 12 assists in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 213-pound defenseman is the second right shot defensman the Sabres acquired via trade within the last week following the trade for Michael Kesselring earlier in the week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from Pittsburgh
Sabres select defenseman David Bedkowski with the 71st pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
'Sticking with big defensemen again the 6-foot-4, 221 pound defenseman played his 2024-25 season with the Owen Sounds of the OHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman David Bedkowski with the 71st pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
Sabres select center Matous Kucharcik with the 103rd pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
'Kucharcik spent the last season between Czechia’s junior and second-tier pro league. He was teammates with Sabres first round pick Radim Mrtka on Czechia’s national team at the U-18 World Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Matous Kucharcik with the 103rd pick in the 2025 NHL Draft