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'But the best thing, the most entertaining thing – and, frankly, the most hilarious thing – happened Friday night. The Toronto Maple Leafs are toast again, sent packing in overtime of Game 5 by the Panthers in a series that saw them fail miserably after oddsmakers had branded them the Cup favorite following the triumph over Tampa that gave them a first-round win for the first … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Leafs’ demise is latest Atlantic Division news item that has to leave Sabres smirking

'"That's something that I’m really proud to say is this is going to be the first time that my brother and I are going to play on the same hockey team together," Alex, an alternate captain for Team USA, told reporters in Buffalo on locker cleanout day last month. "We’re six years apart. We’re very close, but who knows if we’ll ever be able to do it again? The opportunity … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch, Devon Levi among Sabres competing at World Championships

'Tuch's AT9 Foundation, a nonprofit organization the Baldwinsville native established during his time with the Vegas Golden Knights, assists children facing challenges in all areas of life with a focus on supporting research to end pediatric cancer. He purchased 20 tickets to 10 games this season and donated them to various charities, meeting with each of the groups afterward.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch chosen as Sabres nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

'Tuch is competing in the worlds for the first time and is joined on the roster by his younger brother, Luke. Luke Tuch played on Boston University's Frozen Four team and is a former member of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch named alternate captain for Team USA at world championship

'The Amerks would no longer be filled with expensive veterans blocking prospects from ice time. Adams challenged Appert to transform Rochester into an organization that resembles the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, where Appert coached before accepting the job. Later, he was joined by Peca and assistant coach Mike Weber. Jason Karmanos, who joined the Sabres as … [Read more...] about Rochester’s improbable playoff series win another sign of progress for Sabres

'Holding the 13th-best odds, Adams could select no higher than third overall and, unlike many teams, the Sabres’ roster and prospect pipeline are flush with talented young players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres own 13th pick in first round of NHL draft; Chicago in line to land Connor Bedard

'The Sabres are in the lottery but can't get Bedard under the current rules. Repeating: The Sabres can't get Bedard. They're No. 13 with a 2% chance of "winning" the lottery – but a victory would only allow them to move up 10 spots to No. 3 under changes passed in 2021. That means only the top 11 teams in the lottery can get No. 1. Ottawa (2.5%), Pittsburgh (1.5%), Nashville … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Where do the Sabres want Connor Bedard to land (or not land)?

'The Sabres need another option, particularly one who can skate on the first or second defense pair. They went 9-15-3 without Samuelsson in the lineup, compared to 33-18-4 when he played.' … [Read more...] about Can the Sabres add an impactful, top-four defenseman this summer?

'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