Archives for August 3, 2025

'In the end, two of the most significant newcomers to the Sabres won’t score a goal or take a shift this season; instead, Eric Staal and Jarmo Kekalainen will be looking to bring stability to the organization and help general manager Kevyn Adams ice a team that can bring postseason hockey back to Buffalo for the first time since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres

'Quinn is expected to receive an expanded role and improve on his 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) in 74 games from last season. Norris, who scored an NHL career-high 35 goals in 66 games in 2021-22, will have to stay healthy after injuries limited him to an average of 38 games per season in the past three.' … [Read more...] about 3 questions facing Buffalo Sabres

'Forward Tage Thompson, who led the NHL in 5-on-5 goals (33) last season, was also the League leader in 100-plus mile-per-hour shot attempts (five) and top shot speed (106.00 mph, against Dallas Stars on Dec. 31). Thompson now has the hardest shot through four seasons of NHL EDGE tracking data and has led forwards in shot speed in four straight seasons. Thompson leads all … [Read more...] about NHL EDGE stats leaders for Buffalo Sabres

'In his first season in North America, the forward (5-foot-11, 185 pounds) was switched from center to wing and got better as the season progressed. He was one of Rochester’s best players in the Calder Cup Playoffs, finishing with six points (three goals, three assists) in eight games, and impressed Sabres brass with his hockey IQ.' … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres