'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
Archives for June 2025
Buffalo Sabres announce six-game preseason lineup
'The franchise recently released dates for its six preseason games, and three, it seems, is the magic number. Buffalo will play three different opponents, with three games at KeyBank Center and the other three on the road.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce six-game preseason lineup
‘Wear it as a badge of honor’ | Doan, Kesselring thrilled with new opportunity
'“Kess and I are really close,” Doan said. “We’ve lived together for two years, now, so we’ve got to know each other, and he’s someone that I’ll always lean on when things happen. So, to go into this together is something really cool. As a duo, we’re excited to come to Buffalo and help the team out.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Wear it as a badge of honor’ | Doan, Kesselring thrilled with new opportunity
'He'll do whatever it takes to win' | Thompson looks forward to reunion with USA teammates Doan, Kesselring
'“I can tell you that both of them are extremely hard-working guys,” Thompson said. “Both really good character guys, guys that everyone in the locker room wants to be around and hang out with. I think they’re going to fit in with our group really nicely.”' … [Read more...] about ‘He’ll do whatever it takes to win’ | Thompson looks forward to reunion with USA teammates Doan, Kesselring
Film review | Sabres bolster blue line with Kesselring’s well-rounded game
'And he generated results with a range of defense partners, skating most of his 5-on-5 minutes with Ian Cole (701:28) and Mikhail Sergachev (206:34). When Kesselring was paired with Cole, a stay-at-home veteran, Utah outscored its opponents 27-21 and controlled 54 percent of shot attempts – plus 58 percent of high-danger scoring chances, per Natural Stat Trick.' … [Read more...] about Film review | Sabres bolster blue line with Kesselring’s well-rounded game
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks re-sign foursome to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) Amerks front office wins several team and individual achievement awards for business excellence (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Reports: Sabres to trade JJ Peterka to Utah as part of three-player deal
'Kesselring, 25, is a 6-foot-5 right-shot defenseman who gives the Sabres a new option to play next to Owen Power on Buffalo's second pair. He had seven goals, 22 assists and a plus-4 rating for Utah last season. Doan, the son of former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan, scored seven goals with 12 assists and was a minus-2 in 51 games with Utah. He just completed his second … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres to trade JJ Peterka to Utah as part of three-player deal
Mike Harrington: In wake of flimsy Peterka return, more big Sabres moves have to be on the way
'But the trade also continues general manager Kevyn Adams' pattern of always being backed into a corner to send the best player in the deal out of town.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In wake of flimsy Peterka return, more big Sabres moves have to be on the way
The Sabres drafted Rasmus Dahlin at No. 1 in 2018. He’s become a prototype for Swedish NHL hopefuls
'Seven years ago, the Sabres selected Dahlin as the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, and he has blossomed into an NHL All-Star, a two-time Swedish Olympian and a team captain. His reputation continues to grow. The draft begins at 7 p.m. Friday in Los Angeles and Dahlin has become a blueprint for up-and-coming Swedish defensemen who could be drafted this weekend.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres drafted Rasmus Dahlin at No. 1 in 2018. He’s become a prototype for Swedish NHL hopefuls
Sabres trade JJ Peterka to Mammoth in exchange for two players
'Peterka is coming off a career-high 68-point season and has recorded 28 and 27 goals, respectively, in each of the last two campaigns.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade JJ Peterka to Mammoth in exchange for two players
While changes are possible, it appears Sabres will keep assistant coaches
'Most teams, of course, likely wouldn’t run back the same staff following an underwhelming season and their 14th consecutive postseason DNQ. Remember, other than Seth Appert, Ruff inherited his assistants – Mike Bales, Matt Ellis and Marty Wilford – from Don Granato, his predecessor.' … [Read more...] about While changes are possible, it appears Sabres will keep assistant coaches
Sabres ship Peterka to Utah for Kesselring, Doan
'The two players coming back to Buffalo certainly should help fill some holes in the Sabres’ lineup. Kesselring is just 25 years old and should immediately slot in as the right-handed defensive partner of Owen Power or Rasmus Dahlin in the Buffalo top four defensively. He recorded 29 points and was a +4 in his second full-time season in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ship Peterka to Utah for Kesselring, Doan
Buffalo likely looking at defenders in draft
'The Sabres have done a poor job of providing a competent defense partner for both Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power, whether it has been through the draft, trades or free agency. At No. 9, Buffalo should be right at the end of the run on centers going to San Jose, Chicago, Utah, Nashville, Philadelphia, Boston and Seattle.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo likely looking at defenders in draft
Thursday's Utah Coverage
Utah Mammoth just traded for this top forward, reports say (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Mammoth acquire JJ Peterka in major trade (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Utah Mammoth Trade Josh Doan & Michael Kesselring For Buffalo’s JJ Peterka (KSL-FM) Mammoth acquire J.J. Peterka in big trade with Buffalo (KVTX-TV) Utah Mammoth trade for Buffalo forward JJ Peterka, who signs 5-year … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Utah Coverage
Sabres trade J.J. Peterka to Mammoth in massive pre-NHL draft shakeup
'As part of the transaction, Peterka – who was set to become a restricted free agent – signed a five-year extension with Utah with an average annual value of $7.7 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade J.J. Peterka to Mammoth in massive pre-NHL draft shakeup