‘Joining the Sabres as a free agent had refreshed Lazar, and he believed he could make an impact. But several days later, Lazar, who had played only one NHL game the previous season, would clear waivers and be assigned to the Rochester Americans to start the campaign.’
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Sabres notes: Eric Staal’s acquisition helps Kevyn Adams establish credibility
‘“These decisions don’t get made in a vacuum, I would say that as well,” he said. “There’s a lot of work in terms of the player, watching and making sure you know exactly where their game is at.”’
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named to NHL’s All-Rookie Team
‘Olofsson’s goal total ranked second among rookies, trailing only Chicago Blackhawks winger Dominik Kabulik, who scored 30 times.’
Eric Staal shocked by trade to Sabres, excited to play for GM Kevyn Adams
‘“The initial shock of everything was the biggest emotion I felt and we felt,” he said. “It’s been a great fit here in Minnesota for me and for my family. We really integrated well and not only on the rink for me, but my kids, my wife, and to me, that’s my most important thing.’
Sabres trade Marcus Johansson to Wild for Eric Staal
‘Staal will likely be utilized as the No. 2 center, a position the Sabres have struggled to fill since dealing Ryan O’Reilly to the St. Louis Blues in 2018.’
Trading for Eric Staal should be morale boost for Sabres
‘So sending forward Marcus Johansson to the Wild for Staal, 35, should ignite a little optimism within the team and its beleaguered fan base.’
Playing career prepared Matt Ellis for new development role with Sabres
‘“When I draw back on that experience, it was an outside-the-box thought, but it had me buy in and create another level of value,” Ellis said. “Those are lessons that I utilized that I’m hoping I can now translate now in this role.”’
Sabres name Matt Ellis director of player development
‘When Adams left the Academy last year to become the Sabres’ vice president of business development, Ellis replaced him as director. Ellis also served as the head of coaching for the Jr. Sabres and coached several of the organization’s teams.’
Report: Sabres loan Rasmus Asplund to Swedish team
‘The Sabres also recently loaned goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to HC TPS, a Finnish Elite League team, and center Arttu Ruotsalainen, to Ilves Tampere, another Finnish League club.’
Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams reached out to Jack Eichel shortly after hiring
‘“But I think from my standpoint, he is our franchise player, he is our captain, and it’s really important he understands what we’re trying to do here,” Adams said. “Obviously, has a great relationship with (coach Ralph Krueger), and now it’s time for me to build that as well.”‘