Olean Times Herald

'“We really like the position we’re in with having UPL and Devon Levi as still young, developing goaltenders, guys we think are going to continue to grow and get better, that are extremely talented, hard-working, and character people,” Adams said. “So that’s a good place to start.”' … [Read more...] about With UPL, Devon Levi in Buffalo, Sabres plan to add goalie depth for minors

'The Sabres will finish their training camp in Munich, Germany, and play an exhibition game Sept. 27 against Red Bull Munich, a team in Deutsche Eishockey Liga.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres release 2024 preseason schedule

'The 6-foot, 197-pound Eiserman’s ultra-quick release and heavy shot – YouTube has several sizzle reels of him unleashing the puck down low and scoring – make him one of junior hockey’s elite scorers.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: USA prospect Cole Eiserman could be intriguing choice for Sabres

'“But it won’t be from lack of effort of seeing of what else was out there to do,” he said. “… This year in particular is the first time I’d say that we’re the most comfortable with kind of where we’ve built our prospect pool that if the right opportunity’s there, that we’ll be ready to do it for.”' … [Read more...] about As Sabres enter new phase, GM Kevyn Adams open to trading first-round pick

'“There are rumblings on different scenarios,” Adams said Thursday in KeyBank Center during media availability to discuss the upcoming NHL Draft. “What I can tell you is from the day our season ended, after my conversations with Terry (Pegula) and kind of where we go from here, every single thing that we’re doing this offseason we ask the question, ‘Does this help our team get … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams aware of rumors Sabres could buy out Jeff Skinner

'“That’s a mixed bag, right, because it was kind of a really weird experience when we won just to look over and go, ‘Oh, they’re my friends I’ve had for six years,’” Plante told the Times Herald. “So those were really my buddies.”' … [Read more...] about ‘No Goal’ at 25: Former Sabres standout Derek Plante learned special lessons during Stars’ 1999 Stanley Cup run

'Those “little” skills that complement his high hockey IQ have helped the 5-foot-10, 175-pound Catton develop into a coveted prospect. NHL Central Scouting ranks him eighth among North American skaters for the draft on June 28 in Las Vegas.' … [Read more...] about If Sabres don’t trade 11th pick, Berkly Catton could be strong draft choice

'Kulich, the 28th overall pick by the Buffalo Sabres in 2022, enjoyed another terrific season in the minors, scoring a team-best 27 goals and 45 points in 57 games. He scored nine times in his final 11 regular-season outings following a long slump. He also represented the Amerks in the AHL All-Star Classic.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Amerks’ Jiri Kulich named to AHL’s Top Prospects Team again

'The on-ice sessions are free and open to the public.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold 2024 development camp for prospects next month

'Forton spent the last four seasons as Buffalo’s director of amateur scouting, helping the Sabres draft 35 players, including seven in the first round. He joined the organization in 2013 as an assistant coach. After one year in that role, he transitioned into scouting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Jerry Forton to assistant GM, Chris Bergeron scout

'For example, in watching the affable Cooper, who has won two Stanley Cups, Leone said he learned how to build relationships with players and approach tough conversations. “Him coming into the room of just caring about you as a person,” Leone said.' … [Read more...] about Jon Cooper, other NHL coaches helped Rochester Amerks’ Mike Leone grow: ‘People I lean on’

'“He helped me a lot, actually, when I came (the) first time to America, yeah,” the prospect said Saturday following fitness testing in LECOM Harborcenter. “I mean, it was everything new to me. I came to a new country and I didn’t speak a lot of English, I didn’t speak very much. But still I think he helped me on the ice. He helped me outside the ice, and we’re still in … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Rochester Amerks coach Michael Leone made impact on prospect Artyom Levshunov

'The Buffalo News first reported the Sabres will relinquish the rights to Lindgren, defenseman Albert Lyckasen and center Jakub Konecny. The Sabres selected Lyckasen and Konecny in the seventh round in 2020, general manager Kevyn Adams’ first draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t sign Mats Lindgren, two other prospects

'While Sabres center Dylan Cozens fell short of earning a medal in the tournament – Team Canada finished fourth, losing Sunday’s bronze medal game 4-2 to Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and Team Sweden – he ended his season on a high note.' … [Read more...] about After difficult season, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens stars for Team Canada

'Ostlund joined the AHL team in April and played just five total games. Having spent his entire career in Sweden, he hasn’t developed that side of his game. He must pack on muscle, learn to play a grittier game and adapt to having less time and space on the smaller North American ice surface.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund’s hockey sense stands out with Rochester: ‘Basically blows your mind’