'Adams said the Sabres’ exit interviews with Peterka were “very positive, productive, honest conversations,” but when asked if Peterka had asked to be traded, Adams didn’t move into specifics. However, he shot down reports that the Sabres would buy out Samuelsson – which would cost just over $714,000 a year through the 2034-35 season, per Puckpedia.com – but did not address and … [Read more...] about Sabres, general manager Kevyn Adams face trade speculation, NHL draft
Archives for June 25, 2025
Mike Harrington: It's full steam ahead for the SS Sabre, even as the GM's course gets shakier
'Adams said at one point Tuesday that he feels bad for the fans. This organization sure has a funny way of showing it.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s full steam ahead for the SS Sabre, even as the GM’s course gets shakier
Buffalo Sabres hold 10 picks in this year's NHL draft
'Barring a trade, projections for the first-round pick are varied for the Sabres, as mock drafts from multiple publications project the Sabres to draft defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson of Barrie of the Ontario Hockey League, center Roger McQueen of the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League or right wing Victor Eklund of Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hold 10 picks in this year’s NHL draft
Sabres announce preseason schedule, open Sept. 22 at Columbus
'The Sabres will play three home games and three road games during the preseason. Broadcast and ticket information for preseason games will be available at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason schedule, open Sept. 22 at Columbus
Alexander Mogilny's long wait ends as ex-Sabres great is finally elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
'Mogilny, the right winger who joined center Pat LaFontaine in a 1-2 combination for all-time by scoring 76 goals for the 1992-93 Sabres, will be inducted Nov. 10 in Toronto. He is part of an eight-member class that includes former NHL players Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith and Joe Thornton, and Canadian women’s star Jennifer Botterill, the sister of former Sabres general manager … [Read more...] about Alexander Mogilny’s long wait ends as ex-Sabres great is finally elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams won’t say if JJ Peterka requested trade
'“I think that’s a sign of maturity from him,” Adams said Tuesday at One Bills Drive, where the Sabres will be headquartered for this weekend’s NHL Draft. “So it’s all positive on the JJ front, from those conversations."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams won’t say if JJ Peterka requested trade
Sabres release 2025 preseason schedule
'Broadcast and ticket information will be released at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2025 preseason schedule
Following long wait, trailblazing Sabres legend Alexander Mogilny elected to Hall of Fame
'“I am happy to be part of a great organization like the Hockey Hall of Fame,” Mogilny said in a statement to the Hall of Fame. “I want to thank both my Russian and NHL teammates for helping me achieve this honor.”' … [Read more...] about Following long wait, trailblazing Sabres legend Alexander Mogilny elected to Hall of Fame
Mogilny finally gets the call as the Hockey Hall of Fame elects him as part of the class of 2025
'Ron Francis, chairman of the 18-person selection committee for the first time, in announcing Mogilny’s inclusion mentioned that Mogilny is one of just 30 players in the Triple Gold Club for winning the Stanley Cup and gold at the Olympics and world championships. Mogilny also led the league in goals in 1992-93 with a total of 76 that is tied for the fifth most in a single … [Read more...] about Mogilny finally gets the call as the Hockey Hall of Fame elects him as part of the class of 2025
Kevyn Adams mum about whether JJ Peterka wants to be traded
'"I don’t think it’s productive or beneficial for me to get into specifics about our players, because this is the time of year where there’s so much going on, and there’s probably a lot of misinformation out there. I’ll leave it at that," said Adams at the start of his Tuesday press conference.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams mum about whether JJ Peterka wants to be traded
Sabres announce 2025 preseason schedule
'This year will see the Sabres playing a set of three home-and-home series, starting with matchups against the Columbus Blue Jackets, followed by a pair of back-to-back meetings with the Detroit Redwings and Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2025 preseason schedule
Alex Mogilny finally gets call to Hockey Hall of Fame
'The Sabres knew what a supreme talent he was, and took a flier on him by drafting him in the fifth round of the 1988 NHL Draft. However, they thought it was a long shot that he’d actually come and play,' … [Read more...] about Alex Mogilny finally gets call to Hockey Hall of Fame
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams addresses JJ Peterka trade rumors
'"I thought at the exit meeting with JJ, with me and Lindy (Ruff) separately, both were very productive, positive, honest," Adams said. "That's one of the things I like about JJ Peterka is his ability to analyze his own game and be better defensively. I need to do more to help the team win more games, and I think that's a sign of maturity from him. No, it's all positive on the … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams addresses JJ Peterka trade rumors
At long last, Buffalo Sabres great Alexander Mogilny is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame
'On Tuesday, Mogilny was one of the eight members named as part of the 2025 class. Mogilny spent six seasons in Buffalo after defecting from the Soviet Union as a 19-year-old and was immediately a star.' … [Read more...] about At long last, Buffalo Sabres great Alexander Mogilny is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame
4 check: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams previews NHL draft, free agency, potential trades
'“But I don’t think you want to go into it saying, hey, I’m just moving this pick no matter what,” Adams cautioned. “These are valuable picks. But you’re open to everything. And trust me, the league knows that I’m absolutely open to moving pick nine if it’s the right deal for us.”' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams previews NHL draft, free agency, potential trades