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'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

'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

'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

'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

'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

'Kashawn Aitcheson: Left-handed defenseman, Barrie Colts (Ontario Hockey League). He’s noted for his toughness, but scored 26 goals with 33 assists in 64 games, including nine power-play goals.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have the No. 9 pick in the NHL draft. What are their options with the pick?

'The Sabres need to sign a goalie with experience, one who can take on the role that James Reimer provided for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Designate UPL the No. 1 goalie, with the understanding that it’s his job to keep or lose, knowing the Sabres will have a proven backup and Devon Levi working in the wings in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about 5 questions the Sabres face before the NHL draft and free agency

'In a forward-heavy draft after the Islanders presumably take Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer at No. 1, there could be all sorts of top kids to choose from with the ninth pick. The Sabres could have a chance to go with one of the talented forwards who may drop there, or a defenseman like Seattle’s Radim Mrtka, Barrie’s Kashawn Aitcheson or Tri-City’s Jackson Smith.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Trading a top 10 pick can be tough, but Sabres have to be in the market to do it

'The foundation has given more than $1.5 million over the last decade to support the council's East Buffalo community center that now provides services for more than 7,000 people each year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Foundation helping keep ‘doors open’ at East Side community center

'It was Botterill, remember, who didn’t want to give Reinhart a long-term contract when Reinhart was interested in signing one with the team, and it’s never really surfaced whether that was the GM acting on his hockey instincts or following orders of owner Terry Pegula.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Panthers’ latest Stanley Cup victory is another entry to list of Sabres what-ifs

'The four-day development camp will begin with on-ice sessions at 1:30 p.m. June 30, 9 a.m. July 1 and 10:30 a.m. July 2. The camp will conclude with a 3-on-3 tournament that begins at 9:30 a.m. July 3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host development camp June 30-July 3

'Was Tage Thompson’s absence an oversight or a snub? Neither, but it’s worth the argument, given that he led all American-born players in goals (44) this season – higher than Jake Guentzel (41), Alex Tuch (36) or Auston Matthews (33).' … [Read more...] about Rachel Lenzi: 10 thoughts on the NHL’s Olympics first six selections

'We’ve watched O’Reilly, Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart all win Cups. Reinhart, in fact, can win his second Tuesday night in Florida in Game 6 of the final against Edmonton. There were all different reasons to trade them, but the biggest ultimately is the Sabres don’t win and simply don’t know how to build a culture to get to that point. They can’t let Peterka be the next one.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres should keep reminding JJ Peterka he’s part of the solution

'The IIHF and the 12 countries that have qualified for the Olympics in men’s hockey announced their first six players for rosters Monday. The remainder of the rosters will be announced at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to play for Sweden in 2026 Olympics

'Helenius played virtually all of the season as an 18-year-old before turning 19 on May 11. He had 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 65 regular-season games, and added three goals and three assists in eight playoff games as the Amerks pushed their season to Game 5 of the North Division finals before losing to Laval.' … [Read more...] about Sabres first-round pick Konsta Helenius named to AHL’s Top Prospects team