'This is a major swap of young players all within their first three full seasons of NHL experience.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Peterka to Utah Mammoth for Kesselring and Doan
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Sabres trade JJ Peterka to Mammoth for Doan, Kesselring
'There was speculation around the NHL that Peterka wanted a new start with another team rather than reupping with the Sabres, who haven't made the playoffs since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade JJ Peterka to Mammoth for Doan, Kesselring
Sabres get 2-player return in JJ Peterka trade to Utah
'Doan is the youthful part of the return, a 23-year old wing himself. He has yet to be as effective at the NHL level after being taken No. 37 overall in the 2021 draft out of Arizona State.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get 2-player return in JJ Peterka trade to Utah
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams blasts "disinformation" attempts against his team
'“I feel bad for our fans,” he said. “There’s so much misinformation. It’s nonsense. Someone that has no idea what they’re talking about reporting that we’re gonna buy [Samuelsson] out. We’ve never had that conversation once.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams blasts “disinformation” attempts against his team
Sabres send Peterka to Utah for Kesselring, Doan
'The problem with Peterka, at this point of his career, is he’s a severe liability defensively. That is something that can be fixed, but he has to be willing to commit to it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Peterka to Utah for Kesselring, Doan
Sabres willing to trade ninth overall pick if they can get NHL-ready talent
'The Sabres have a whole stable of young prospects, so trading this year’s pick is certainly on the table again. General manager Kevyn Adams says he’s had all sorts of trade talks since the season ended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres willing to trade ninth overall pick if they can get NHL-ready talent
Mock offseason: Why these trades make sense for the Buffalo Sabres
'Moving on from Peterka is not something I believe the Sabres want to do, but after Adams danced around whether or not his 23-year-old winger has asked for a trade, it feels like he's on his way out.' … [Read more...] about Mock offseason: Why these trades make sense for the Buffalo Sabres
Trade! Buffalo Sabres deal JJ Peterka to Utah Mammoth for Kesselring & Doan
'Both teams announced the deal with Utah revealing it signed Peterka to a five-year contract worth $38.5 million. Peterka completed his rookie contract this season, and was eligible to become a restricted free agent next week.' … [Read more...] about Trade! Buffalo Sabres deal JJ Peterka to Utah Mammoth for Kesselring & Doan
Sabres trade JJ Peterka to Utah
'Kesselring is expected to slot in to the defensive core. He appeared in all 82 games for Utah last season, recording 29 points. With a right-handed shot, Kesselring fits the description of a player the Sabres have been looking to add.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade JJ Peterka to Utah
Sabres acquire Kesselring, Doan from Mammoth
'Kesselring, 25, is coming off his second full-time NHL season in which he played all 82 games and had 29 points (7+22) and a plus-4 rating. Utah owned a 53.2-percent share of shot attempts and a 56.4-percent share of goals with Kesselring on the ice at 5-on-5; the latter mark led club defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Kesselring, Doan from Mammoth
Sabres, general manager Kevyn Adams face trade speculation, NHL draft
'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
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