'The NHL Scouting Combine is currently being held right here in Buffalo through Saturday, June 7. Representatives from all 32 clubs will spend the week meeting with prospects on the KeyBank Center suite level. The fitness testing portion of the combine – and the ensuing media interviews – will take place on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | Sabres’ picks, key dates, and more
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NHL Scouting Combine's annual trip to Buffalo means more in a remote draft year
'So, it is conceivable that the seeds of trades and free agent deals that are often planted at the draft may get pushed up into the week in Buffalo. Some general managers routinely skip the combine and merely send their amateur scouting and strength staffs, but it is likely every GM may be in Buffalo, except Edmonton’s Stan Bowman and Florida’s Bill Zito, whose teams will open … [Read more...] about NHL Scouting Combine’s annual trip to Buffalo means more in a remote draft year
Sabres relinquish rights to draft pick Ethan Miedema, two others
'In addition to Miedema, the Sabres did not sign forwards Viljami Marjala and William von Barnekow to contracts before Sunday’s deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres relinquish rights to draft pick Ethan Miedema, two others
With no central NHL draft location this year, Sabres are going to Highmark Stadium
'The Buffalo Sabres, however, have opted for a unique approach: The team announced Sunday it is going to run its draft at Highmark Stadium out of the Bills’ war room that is specifically designed for the NFL’s annual selection of college players.' … [Read more...] about With no central NHL draft location this year, Sabres are going to Highmark Stadium
Bills have invited Sabres to use the stadium for NHL Draft
'The Bills have a state-of-the-art draft room and they offered it to Kevyn Adams and the Sabres to set up shop for the Draft on June 27 and 28.' … [Read more...] about Bills have invited Sabres to use the stadium for NHL Draft
Sabres to borrow Bills' draft room for decentralized 2025 NHL draft
'“The synergies between the Sabres and Bills are genuine, and we are well-positioned for the new NHL draft process by utilizing the space and experience at One Bills Drive for our Sabres draft this season,” Sabres and Bills Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli said in a press release.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to borrow Bills’ draft room for decentralized 2025 NHL draft
Sabres to utilize Buffalo Bills’ facilities for decentralized NHL Draft
'For the first time outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is holding a decentralized draft – meaning each of the league’s 32 clubs will operate from their home markets rather than convene in a single host city.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to utilize Buffalo Bills’ facilities for decentralized NHL Draft
Inside the NHL: Jarmo Kekalainen is here to win, not just automatically replace Kevyn Adams
'Adams and coach Lindy Ruff, both in the final years of their contracts, could stay on. Kekalainen could ascend to a more official title in the organization (president of hockey operations?) and improve his profile even more for another shot at a GM job.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Jarmo Kekalainen is here to win, not just automatically replace Kevyn Adams