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'Larsson enjoyed perhaps his best NHL season in 2019-20. The tenacious Swede entrenched himself between Girgensons and Kyle Okposo early in campaign, helping the trio morph into one of the league’s best checking lines.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Former Sabre Johan Larsson signs two-year contract with Coyotes

'“(I) didn’t think it altered the way I played,” he said. “I certainly didn’t go into games thinking about, ‘What if I get a bad shot in the head?’ or anything like that. That just didn’t seem to be part of my makeup at the time.”' … [Read more...] about Flashback: Meet Joe Daley, the maskless Sabres goalie

'The uncertainty surrounding the season created an odd opening day of free agency Friday. Many teams are operating on internal budgets far below the cap. Instead of the usual flurry of signings after the market opened, activity was limited. Teams mostly awarded one- and two-year contracts to journeymen for short money.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three depth players during odd day of free agency

'Ullmark is still a question mark. Meanwhile, Hutton, 34, is entering the final year of his contract after enduring a bizarre season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could be looking to add goalie through free agency or trade

'The Latvian, 26, has developed into a dogged third- or fourth-line checker capable of chipping in offense. He scored 12 goals in 69 outings – three short of his career high – before the COVID-19 pandemic ended the Sabres’ season early.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres close to re-signing Zemgus Girgensons

'The 5-foot-11, 192-pound Peterka spent last season playing against men for Red Bull Munich in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), scoring seven goals and 11 points in 42 games in Germany’s top pro circuit. He also scored four goals and six points in seven outings for Team Germany at the World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres NHL Draft tracker: J-J Peterka selected 34th after trade

'“I would say it’s a pretty good feeling that they show that trust in you and they really want you,” Peterka said of the Sabres trading up. “So I’m really, really excited, and I’m really happy for this and the opportunity I get from the Buffalo Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Prospect J-J Peterka thrilled Sabres traded up to draft him

'Kahun looked impressive in six games after arriving from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the trade deadline, scoring two goals and four points. The German quickly earned praise from Sabres coach Ralph Krueger, who has spent most of his career in Europe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could re-sign Dominik Kahun after passing on qualifying offer

'“Goal scorers have to have confidence, and he’s got that confidence you don’t want to misconstrue with cockiness,” said Dan Marr, the director of Central Scouting. “When he has the puck, he’s the guy you want to be shooting.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft high-scoring winger Jack Quinn with No. 8 pick

'Just a few years ago, he looked nothing like an NHL prospect. Then Quinn started to commit himself to hockey. He focused on improving his skating, and his career began to change.' … [Read more...] about Top Sabres pick Jack Quinn developed rapidly during 52-goal draft season

'Normally, all of the Sabres’ scouts would be gathered together for the draft. But with so many travel restrictions in place, Jeremiah Crowe, the Sabres’ new director of scouting, said the team has set up remote access for anyone who can’t make it to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Virtual NHL Draft forces changes; Buffalo will pick best player

'“I’m learning,” said Adams, who had never worked in a hockey department before he replaced Jason Botterill on June 16. “I’ve been talking to the other general managers every day around the clock. And some of the veteran ones, even this morning that I talked to, they asked me how I’m doing. I said, ‘I’m excited. You know, it’s my first time through this.’ And they said, ‘Well, … [Read more...] about NHL Draft, free agency will be critical tests for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams

'“People call every day,” Adams said on a Zoom call in advance of the NHL Draft and free agency. “You listen and people bring players’ names up and ask, but I have no interest and no reason as I sit here today moving forward that you’d want to do something like that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no plans to trade Jack Eichel

'Thompson scored six goals and nine points in eight-late season AHL contests after the Sabres sent him to the Amerks late in March 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tage Thompson to three-year contract

'Larsson compiled a career-high plus-8 rating and generated a Corsi For – the percentage of shot attempts by his team while he’s on the ice five-on-five – of 50.3%, according to NaturalStatTrick.com. Embracing his role helped him emerge as one of the Sabres’ most reliable forwards and penalty killers.' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson’s long career with Sabres could be over