'Doan, the son of former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan, scored seven goals with 12 assists and was minus-2 in 51 games with Utah. He just completed his second professional season, and split 2024-25 between the Mammoth and the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League, scoring 11 goals with 15 assists and 22 penalty minutes in 28 games in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Trade of JJ Peterka to Utah is Sabres’ first major move in advance of NHL draft
Archives for June 27, 2025
Mike Harrington: Day one of the draft just part of a big day ahead for the NHL
'My big questions for Friday and the next week or two: What does Dallas do with Jason Robertson? Does Pittsburgh find a new home for Bryan Rust or Erik Karlsson? Are center Elias Pettersson and goalie Thatcher Demko staying or going in Vancouver? Has right-handed defenseman Noah Dobson priced himself out of Long Island? Are there new bluelines to patrol for K’Andre Miller of … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Day one of the draft just part of a big day ahead for the NHL
Michael Kesselring, Josh Doan thrilled for chance trade to Sabres offers
'“It’s funny, honestly, they’re one of my favorite teams to watch, just because of Rasmus and Owen,” said Kesselring, who has one of the NHL’s hardest shots. “Obviously, they’re a little bit more skilled than me, but I like to think, offensively, I can learn some stuff from them and implement it into my game.”' … [Read more...] about Michael Kesselring, Josh Doan thrilled for chance trade to Sabres offers
Friday's Utah Coverage
How the Utah Mammoth pulled off — and won — the blockbuster trade for J.J. Peterka (Salt Lake Tribune) How these Utah Mammoth players reacted to getting traded: ‘Kind of in shock’ (Salt Lake Tribune) JJ Peterka was ‘excited to come to Utah,’ GM says (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Analyzing The Utah Mammoth’s Trade For Sabres Forward JJ Peterka (KSL-FM) Armstrong Discusses … [Read more...] about Friday’s Utah Coverage
Sabres newcomers Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring eager to end Sabres’ 14-season playoff drought
'“I think this group is going in the right direction, and they have the right guys to go in that direction,” the 23-year-old added. “It might be one or two pieces or a couple of more to fix that. And that’s what they’re trying to do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomers Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring eager to end Sabres’ 14-season playoff drought
NHL trade grades: Report cards for Peterka to Mammoth
JJ Peterka trade grades: Mammoth add dynamic young scorer, Sabres bet big on Michael Kesselring
Is Bowen Byram next on the Buffalo Sabres chopping block?
'The known specific teams referenced are the Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche, Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs. It appears the Leafs tradition of being connected to every player on the trade block or open market continues.' … [Read more...] about Is Bowen Byram next on the Buffalo Sabres chopping block?
Sabres' new defenseman Michael Kesselring shows one reason why he was worth JJ Peterka trade
'Then, a video emerged on X. And it changed all the vibes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new defenseman Michael Kesselring shows one reason why he was worth JJ Peterka trade
Sabres reportedly turned down far better offers for JJ Peterka
'Perhaps the most infuriating part of this trade is that, according to NHL Insider Frank Seravalli, names such as Marco Rossi, Jordan Kyrou, Noah Dobson, and multiple first-round picks were on the table for Peterka.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reportedly turned down far better offers for JJ Peterka
Kesselring didn't find out he was traded to the Sabres until midnight
'“It’s been crazy, I got the call right around midnight last night. It was a wave of emotions and then shock and then I didn’t get much sleep last night, but this morning it turned into a lot of excitement, so I think there’s a good opportunity for me here and I’m ready to prove that I can play in an elevated role for an extended time, so it’s really excited.”' … [Read more...] about Kesselring didn’t find out he was traded to the Sabres until midnight
Opinion: 2025 NHL Mock Draft
'Brady Martin - Center - Soo Greyhounds (OHL).' … [Read more...] about Opinion: 2025 NHL Mock Draft
Buffalo Sabres welcome Michael Kesselring, Josh Doan after trade with Utah Mammoth
'"Crazy, I got the call around midnight last night," Kesselring said. "A wave of emotions and shock, and then regular routine this morning. I got up at 6:30 to go skate and stuff, but then this morning that turned into a lot of excitement."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres welcome Michael Kesselring, Josh Doan after trade with Utah Mammoth
4 prospects for Sabres with No. 9 pick in 1st round of NHL draft
'The project continues with this weekend’s NHL draft, which could include more trades. Buffalo holds the No. 9 pick in Friday’s first round, it’s 11th time drafting in the top 10 over the past dozen years. Assistant GM Jerry Forton indicated the Sabres believe there to be about seven prospects better than the rest, which depending on how quickly they come off the board, could … [Read more...] about 4 prospects for Sabres with No. 9 pick in 1st round of NHL draft
Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres ship out another talented yet unhappy player
'For me the biggest part of this is the Sabres are going into the sixth year of the Kevyn Adams rebuild, and they’re still in the position to have a promising 23-year-old winger that wants to leave Buffalo. If Adams had a team that was getting better instead of regressing, this stuff of players wanting out would not be happening anymore. Adams' hand was forced, and when that … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres ship out another talented yet unhappy player