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'The group, which will also feature the Sabres' latest draft choices, will participate in three practices before the 3-on-3 tournament. Each on-ice session will be open to the public in LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ development camp featuring 3-on-3 prospect tournament set for July 2-6

'This draft class is considered one of the best in several years, led by soon-to-be No. 1 pick Connor Bedard, and Adams will have numerous intriguing options to consider when he’s on the clock at 13 in Nashville on June 28.' … [Read more...] about Potential fits for the Sabres with the 13th pick in NHL draft

'Peterka was named the winner of the IIHF Directorate Award for best forward of the Worlds as well as earning a slot on the media all-star team. He tied for second in the tournament with 12 points (six goals, six assists) and led his team with 29 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward JJ Peterka one of seven nominees for IIHF Male Player of the Year

'Kulich had 24 goals and 22 assists in 62 games for the Amerks and then was white-hot in the playoffs after sitting out the first two games of Rochester's opening-round series against Syracuse. Kulich returned to the lineup and scored in six straight games as Rochester wiped out an 0-2 deficit against the Crunch to win that series in five games and then swept Toronto in three … [Read more...] about Amerks standout Jiri Kulich named to AHL’s inaugural Top Prospects Team

'Pilut was going to be an unrestricted free agent July 1, but the Sabres have a plethora of options on defense for Buffalo and Rochester next season.' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut joins Swiss club after second stint with Sabres, Amerks

'Ostlund, 19, told reporters at the draft last June that he planned to spend two years in Sweden before making the move to North America. He wanted to help Djurgardens IF earn promotion from the second-tier league to the Swedish Hockey League, then win an SHL championship. Djurgardens IF lost in the championship series to fall short of promotion, allowing Ostlund to field … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to play with SHL’s Vaxjo Lakers next season

'"Until a kid is put in that position, he doesn't feel it for himself," Karmanos said. "So we think that'll pay dividends for him going forward. He's talented enough where it was a decision that we made to put him in and see what happened."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It was disservice to run out Matt Savoie for pro debut during Amerks’ showdown series

'This is a question of Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or Levi and Mr. X, who is acquired in a trade that likely sees Luukkonen go the other way. It would be hard to give up on UPL after all the time and effort the Sabres have invested in him, but I can see it happening. He's not a Kevyn Adams draft pick, remember. And this is now about winning and not about development at the … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Is a No. 1 goalie on the shopping list? Who is next to break out?

'But while it's true the Sabres gave up the two best players in the trades and those two guys are battling for the Cup, let's not forget they got quite a haul for Eichel and Reinhart, too. Here's the list: Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs, Noah Ostlund. A draft pick that was turned into Jordan Greenway. Jiri Kulich. And almost-certain goalie of the future Devon Levi.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack and Sam Show comes to NHL’s biggest stage as former Sabres stars battle for Cup

'Peterka, 21, finished with six goals and six assists and was tied for second in points with 12, along with Czechia's Dominik Kubalik. They were behind only the 14 points of Team USA's Rocco Grimaldi. The 12 points broke the German record in an international tournament of 11 that had stood since 1930.' … [Read more...] about Trio of Sabres strike gold for Canada, but Germany’s JJ Peterka has a breakthrough at Worlds

'Johnson, who the Sabres selected 31st overall in 2019 with a pick acquired in the Ryan O’Reilly trade, fits the style of play in Buffalo and Rochester. He’s a strong skater who delivers an excellent first pass and showed during his senior season at Minnesota that he’s grown leaps and bounds from the day he was drafted at 17 years old.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson becomes latest Sabres prospect to sign entry-level contract

'Komarov earned more ice time and a role on the power play, leading to a breakout performance with the Remparts. He produced 12 goals and 39 points in 62 regular-season games, then added one goal and eight points in 18 playoff games to help Quebec win the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Championship. He'll be relied on as their stalwart on defense when the Ramparts begin … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defense prospect Vsevolod Komarov to entry-level contract

'“There is definitely some unfinished business, for sure,” he said. “I've been through a lot here ... and I just think we're scratching the surface. I think that it's pretty evident by what's happened in the playoffs this year that we're not very far from reaching the top of the mountain and it's something that I had set out to do when I had my introductory press conference, … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo ready to help Sabres try to reach ‘top of the mountain’

'When asked about Okposo, every player in the dressing room on lockout cleanout day last month said they wanted to return. Okposo had 11 goals and 17 assists in 75 games, a drop in production from his Buffalo-best 21 goals and 24 assists in 2021-22. But Okposo lost his power-play time last season, mostly to Jack Quinn, and that contributed to the decrease.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo signs one-year, $2.5 million deal to return next season

'The pair of Sabres prospects won't be in the lineup Tuesday night when the Amerks play the Hershey Bears in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final, but they were sent to Rochester to receive an introduction to life in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Noah Ostlund, Olivier Nadeau get early look at life as Amerks