'“I think they see me with a lot of potential, and I played well when I had a lot of opportunity this year,” Kesselring said on his introductory video call with Buffalo media. “So I think the goal is just to carry that over and keep getting better. I think I’m a big guy that can move and I think I’m good two ways, so there’s a lot of ways that I can impact the game. And I’m … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Michael Kesselring gives Sabres solid option as new tower with Owen Power
Archives for June 2025
NHL draft is decentralized this year. What it means for Sabres, and how teams will handle the change
'The change in format for this year stems from the 2023 draft in Nashville, an event that became a tipping point, of sorts, for its immediate future. Nashville isn’t cheap, which teams found out when they toted their entire hockey operations staffs to Tennessee. Additionally, according to Sports Business Journal, storms across the Southeast created travel issues, which delayed … [Read more...] about NHL draft is decentralized this year. What it means for Sabres, and how teams will handle the change
NHL Draft: Sabres select Radim Mrtka ninth overall
'Still, his transition to a faster and heavier game on the smaller ice surface went smoothly. Mrtka, 18, earned loads of ice time and morphed into a top draft prospect. While the language barrier was difficult at first, he learned it – “It just came to me naturally,” he said – and now speaks English so fluently he chatted on Zoom following his selection.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Sabres select Radim Mrtka ninth overall
Sabres re-sign Jack Quinn to two-year contract
'Quinn, who could’ve become a restricted free agent Tuesday, is coming off an inconsistent season in which he often struggled but set career highs by scoring 15 goals and 39 points in 74 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jack Quinn to two-year contract
Sabres' Jack Quinn gets $6.75 million contract update after JJ Peterka trade
'He's 23 years old, and he set career highs in goals (15) and assists (24) during the 2024-25 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn gets $6.75 million contract update after JJ Peterka trade
Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with ninth pick in 2025 NHL Draft
'The 6-foot-6, 218-pound defenseman started his draft year playing in the Czech professional league before making the jump to North America and joining the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with ninth pick in 2025 NHL Draft
Mrtka said being drafted in the NHL was a dream come true
'“I’m excited and it’s one of my dreams to be drafted, especially that high, so it’s an amazing feeling and I’m excited to move to a new city and a new team.”' … [Read more...] about Mrtka said being drafted in the NHL was a dream come true
Jack Quinn signs a two-year deal with the Sabres
'Last season Quinn could never get going which led Lindy Ruff to make him a healthy scratch more than once. In 74 games Quinn scored 15 goals and 24 assists for 39 points in 74 games.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn signs a two-year deal with the Sabres
Buffalo Sabres select towering defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft
'"I'm excited like it's one of your dreams to be drafted, especially that high," Mrtka said. "So it's an amazing feeling and yeah I'm so excited to move to a new city and a new team."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select towering defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft
4 check: Sabres draft D-man Radim Mrtka
'Mrtka, a 6-foot-6 native of Czechia who played junior hockey with Seattle in the Western Hockey League, was the second defenseman off the board following top pick Matthew Schaefer. He joins No. 1 overall selections Rasmus Dahlin in 2018 and Owen Power in 2021 as blue-line players Buffalo has drafted with its first pick over the past dozen years.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres draft D-man Radim Mrtka
Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th overall pick in 2025 NHL Draft
'An 18-year-old native of Czechia, Mrtka is a 6-foot-6 right shot defenseman who tallied 35 points in 43 games last season for Seattle. Mrtka also has represented his country in back to back years at the U-18 World Junior Championships.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th overall pick in 2025 NHL Draft
Goo Goo Dolls introduce the Sabres' first-round pick as 'better days' await
'The Sabres selected 6-foot-6 mobile defenseman Radim Mrtka with the Nol. 9 overall pick in the NHL Draft, and moments later, the 18-year-old from Czechia was standing on stage, posing for photos with John Rzeznik, Robby Takac, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.' … [Read more...] about Goo Goo Dolls introduce the Sabres’ first-round pick as ‘better days’ await
Sabres lock in Jack Quinn to new 2-year deal
'The 23-year-old played in 74 games last season, recording career highs in both goals (15) and assists (24). He finished with 34 points in the final 50 games, according to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock in Jack Quinn to new 2-year deal
Sabres select Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft
'Mrtka, a native Havlickuv Brod, Czechia, played this past season with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League (WHL), accumulating 35 points (3+32) and a plus-10 rating in 43 regular season games. His 0.81 points per game ranked third among the WHL’s rookie defensemen. His international experience includes back-to-back years representing Czechia at the Under-18 … [Read more...] about Sabres select Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft
‘A package that’s pretty rare’ | Sabres and Mrtka happy to have each other
'“It’s one of your dreams to be drafted, and especially that high,” said Mrtka, who received the news alongside his parents and brother at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “So, it’s an amazing feeling, and I’m so excited to move to a new city, new team.”' … [Read more...] about ‘A package that’s pretty rare’ | Sabres and Mrtka happy to have each other