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'Drafted eighth overall in 2020, Quinn’s development was negatively impacted by the Ontario Hockey League not holding a season. Overmatched in the American Hockey League, Quinn had only two goals and nine points with Rochester before undergoing season-ending hernia surgery. The 20-year-old had a difficult training camp but should play on the Amerks’ top line.' … [Read more...] about From Owen Power to the young Amerks: 15 Sabres prospects to watch in 2021-22

'The prominent role wasn’t a gift, either. Only nine months ago, at the start of the 56-game regular season, Mittelstadt was on the Sabres’ taxi squad. Kevyn Adams wasn’t the general manager who selected Mittelstadt eighth overall in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Hardened by early NHL struggles, Casey Mittelstadt in line to lead Sabres

'While Peterka showed he's close to NHL ready, the Sabres view a prominent role with heavy minutes in Rochester over less ice time in Buffalo. Coach Don Granato made it clear that he expects Peterka to help the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ roster takes shape with decision to send JJ Peterka to Rochester

'Moscati’s work is a familiar sight to Buffalo sports fans of all ages, as his iconic heads-on image of Sabres greats Gilbert Perrault, Rick Martin and Renè Robert skating side-by-side in transition served as the basis for the French Connection statue in Alumni Plaza outside KeyBank Center. The photo, captured during Game 1 of the 1975 Prince of Wales Final against Montreal, … [Read more...] about Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame: Ron Moscati photo inspired Sabres’ French Connection statue

'Additionally, the Sabres loaned defenseman Casey Fitzgerald and winger Brandon Biro to Rochester. Fitzgerald is expected to be among the first recalls in the event of an injury and the roster move leaves Buffalo with seven defensemen: Rasmus Dahlin, Henri Jokiharju, Robert Hagg, Colin Miller, Will Butcher, Mark Pysyk and Jacob Bryson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place winger Axel Jonsson-Fjallby on waivers; Casey Fitzgerald joins Amerks

'In five preseason games, Peterka had three goals and four points. He was a bright spot during a training camp in which it became clear the Sabres need more top-six options on the wing, especially with Thompson shifting to center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ preseason reveals JJ Peterka’s readiness, ‘impactful’ move for Tage Thompson

'Adams has to do a difficult dance here because now that Eichel aligned with Brisson, Adams has to be sure to keep a long-term focus about his relationship with the agent. And not just for any potential free-agent deals with Brisson clients. The big reason? Brisson serves as the "adviser" for Michigan defenseman Owen Power, the Sabres' No. 1 overall draft pick from July (NCAA … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Little by little, agent Pat Brisson making inroads in Eichel talks

'Hayden is on a two-way deal and could be in line to go to Rochester (assuming he clears waivers). But he's had some good moments in camp. He's strong along the boards, dependable in his own zone and can do things with the puck, like when he turned a Columbus defenseman inside-out and fed Arttu Ruotsalainen in front for a goal in Buffalo's preseason opener. And he can give the … [Read more...] about For Sabres like John Hayden, preseason finale is last chance to crack opening roster

'"It's an unbelievable experience to have as a player and I'm just happy to be a part of it again," Girgensons said after practice Friday in KeyBank Center. "Just being in an (Olympic) Village with all the other athletes, I think that was the coolest part about it. Just being surrounded by other world-class athletes and having a chat with other countries' and your own country's … [Read more...] about Sabres center Zemgus Girgensons named one of Latvia’s first three Olympians

'Certainly, working with Jason Karmanos again was a big part of it. You know, he and I have established a really good working relationship over the last six years. I was excited to work with him, and with Kevin as well, who I had heard nothing but really good things about. In addition to all of that, you know, I saw it as a really unique opportunity to try to help be part of … [Read more...] about Q&A: Sam Ventura, the man in charge of the Sabres’ analytics department

'Quinn, a 20-year-old winger, had his best performance of training camp Tuesday in Pittsburgh, assisting on Murray's first-period goal and scoring during the nine-round shootout after receiving 11:56 of ice time between regulation and overtime. Murray, a 6-foot-5 winger, was the Sabres' best player at the Prospects Challenge and performed well at training camp, but he was … [Read more...] about Sabres assign forwards Jack Quinn, Brett Murray to Rochester

'We've learned from camp that Mittelstadt is clearly established as the No. 1 center with Eichel's looming departure, and his linemates appear to be Skinner and Hinostroza. Cozens is sort of where Mittelstadt was two years ago, trying to get his footing in the NHL at both ends of the ice, and has had a pedestrian camp even though he's the team's scoring leader with four points … [Read more...] about With one game left in preseason, where does Sabres’ roster stand?

'Tokarski, a 32-year-old who went nearly four years between NHL games, stopped 15 of 16 shots in the Sabres’ 5-4 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night. Through three preseason appearances, Tokarski has compiled a .965 save percentage, allowing only two goals on 37 shots.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Dustin Tokarski standing tall in Sabres’ goalie competition

'Luukkonen lost both of his starts in the preseason, posting a 5.08 goals against average and .836 save percentage. He had one solid period in each game, stopping all 18 shots he faced in the first period of a 6-2 loss to Detroit and all nine shots against him in the third period of Monday's 5-3 loss to Columbus in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: After two games in NHL camp, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen sent to Rochester

'It was a formidable challenge for Luukkonen against a Columbus forward corps that included Voracek, Patrik Laine, Boone Jenner, Gustav Nyquist, Oliver Bjorkstrand as well as No. 1 defenseman Zach Werenski. He made several decent saves, and was particularly sharp with his glove hand, but dealt with a sea of open players in the Sabres' defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Not much help for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as Sabres fall to Blue Jackets