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'Levi will be joined on Team Canada by Buffalo forwards Jack Quinn and Peyton Krebs. The tournament begins May 12 and runs through May 28.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trio of Devon Levi, Jack Quinn and Peyton Krebs joining Team Canada for World Championships

'Too often, the Sabres appeared tentative when trying to defend. Forwards weren’t quick enough to close. Other teams were able to fire shots from the point to create chaos in front of the net. Buffalo ranked 30th in the NHL in shot attempts allowed per 60 minutes on the penalty kill, according to Evolving-Hockey. No team in the bottom 12 qualified for the playoffs. Only four … [Read more...] about Will the Sabres find the right approach, personnel for their penalty kill?

'It became clear speaking to Greenway that he’s motivated to prove that this season was an anomaly. He never recovered from missing 16 of 18 games at the start and quickly fell out of favor with the Minnesota Wild, who traded him to the Sabres on deadline day in March for second- and fifth-round draft picks.' … [Read more...] about Can Jordan Greenway realize his potential with the Sabres?

'“I was excited to get them in this position where they can gain experience,” Granato said, reflecting on the three forwards. “And I think it's significant and huge. I am very excited at how much they're going to improve right now until the start of next year. And we've seen it. I know it sounds ridiculous, but it's about the closest thing to fact. We watched these guys, they … [Read more...] about Are Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka the keys to Sabres taking another step?

'The winner between Power, Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers and Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner will be announced at the awards show in Nashville on June 26.', … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie defenseman Owen Power named finalist for Calder Trophy

'Ostlund, 19, isn't expected to play with the Amerks if they advance to the next round because he's dealing with a bothersome foot injury that forced him to miss playoff games with his club in Sweden, Djurgardens IF, a source said. The Sabres want their doctors to examine Ostlund before the two sides begin to discuss their plans for where he will play next season.' … [Read more...] about Source: Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund to report to Rochester Americans

'Montour was going to be an unrestricted free agent and Adams had little leverage. A couple of months before the Sabres landed Owen Power at No. 1 overall in the draft, they sent Montour to Florida for a third-round pick that became Russian forward Stiven Sardarian (now at the University of New Hampshire).' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Former Sabre Brandon Montour blossoms under glare of Florida’s playoff run

'Neuchev is also the third member of the Sabres' 2022 draft class to sign an entry-level contract, joining Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund and Jiri Kulich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Viktor Neuchev to entry-level contract

'“I think there was a lot of internal pressure and wait-and-see for him because he had an injury-plagued year the season before,” Granato explained at his end-of-season press conference. "And to his credit, he made it through. He's the only player for us to play all 82 games. So, I think the first part of the season was like, ‘Just stay healthy, just stay healthy’ as a priority … [Read more...] about How does Casey Mittelstadt’s breakthrough impact the Sabres’ offseason plans?

'We all know what happened here. Lots of guys in Blue and Gold felt they had to go elsewhere to have a playoff chance. But how was McCabe to know the Blackhawks were going to tear it all down hoping to land Connor Bedard just when he thought he was going to have his chance?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After years of toil, former Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe finally gets playoff chance

'In the spring of 2024, the Sabres darn well better be playing playoff hockey.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Bruins and Lightning go belly up in the playoffs and Sabres’ gap in Atlantic keeps shrinking

'Who has now gone the longest without winning a series? None other than your Buffalo Sabres, who haven't won one since their second-round triumph over the New York Rangers in 2007.' … [Read more...] about Series victory by Leafs adds new drought to Sabres’ postseason resume

'“Kim and our family have entered a new season in our lives,” Terry Pegula said in the video shown to a crowd of 300-plus at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church. Another 300-350 people joined a livestream of the event, which was co-organized by Kim’s alma mater, Houghton University. “The beginning of this season has been difficult,” Terry Pegula continued. “But we ask, with God’s … [Read more...] about The prayerful goal for Bills and Sabres owner Kim Pegula: ‘Full recovery’

'Ehrhoff had seven years left on his deal so his buyout thus is spread over 14 years. But under the one-time arrangement, it does not count against the team's cap. The Sabres give Ehrhoff a payment of $857,143 each year on July 1 (his final one is scheduled for 2027), and don't have any cap hit to account for him.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, on the payroll through 2027-28, comes out of retirement to play in Germany

'As for potential trade targets, the Sabres should look at Rasmus Andersson (Calgary), Shea Theodore (Vegas) and Connor Murphy (Chicago). Potential free-agent options are Carson Soucy, Matt Dumba, Scott Mayfield and Ryan Graves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: How will GM Kevyn Adams try to acquire another defenseman?