Olean Times Herald

'Johnson, who turns 21 on July 24, said if he goes back to college, he could eventually sign with the Sabres. “I love the organization,” Johnson said Wednesday following the first session of camp inside LECOM Harborcenter. “It doesn’t close the door.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo could have futures in Buffalo

'Both players could’ve become unrestricted free agents Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Vinnie Hinostroza, bring back Malcolm Subban

'And they have Erik Portillo, who’s returning to Michigan for his junior season. There’s a belief the Sabres will trade Portillo’s rights – the Swede was drafted by the team’s old regime – or he could bolt next year as a free agent.' … [Read more...] about Through free agency or trade, Sabres must find another goalie

'“I’m not one to rush my development,” Levi said told the Times Herald by phone last week. “I’ve never really chased the highest level throughout my hockey career. I’ve really just focused more on it doesn’t really matter where you play as long as I’m focusing on getting better every day and on my development."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi excited to visit Buffalo, happy at Northeastern

'Ten of the 11 players the Sabres drafted last week in Montreal will be participating. Only Viktor Neuchev, a Russian winger, isn’t listed on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ development camp roster loaded with top prospects

'The Providence College product, a left-handed shot, also established himself as a versatile presence, often playing on the right side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jacob Bryson to two-year contract

'Many Sabres scouts graded Neuchev as a first- or early second-round pick. Their analytics staff pegged him as a first-round selection.' … [Read more...] about In drafting talented Russian prospect Viktor Neuchev, Sabres saw value

'“We felt this guy had first- (or) second-round value,” Jerry Forton, the Sabres’ director of amateur scouting, said Friday afternoon following the draft inside the Bell Centre. “The question was do we use one of our first-round picks to take a chance or wait for the second-round pick? It really was never a consideration that we would have gone later than that.”' … [Read more...] about In Topias Leinonen, Sabres thrilled to draft another high-end goalie prospect

'“I’ve had a lot of discussions with teams about different options, things that we think about, and then you kind of go through that list and check it off,” Adams said Friday after the draft ended inside the Bell Centre. “And maybe some conversations pick up a little bit more, some go away. We’ve had that, we’ll continue to have that. And we’ll look at, we know there’s options … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kevyn Adams won’t ‘panic’ over goalie; Ryan Johnson to attend camp

'“It’s a critical position,” Adams said of center after the first round ended Thursday inside the Bell Centre. “You can move guys to the wing. It’s a lot more challenging to move from wing to center. So … really, the top NHL teams, you have good centermen, and we feel that we added some talent to our lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres add centers, draft Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund and Jiri Kulich

'The Senators would’ve retained some of Murray’s salary and given the Sabres the seventh overall pick in tonight’s NHL Draft in exchange for the 16th selection, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres pursued trade for Senators goalie Matt Murray

'“We feel really good about those picks and that we’re going to add really good prospects into our pipeline and move ourselves forward as an organization,” Adams said Wednesday inside the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, the team’s headquarters ahead of the draft. “Now, what it also does, when you have three first-round picks, is you become popular and you have conversations and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ three first-round picks at NHL Draft present special opportunity

'“We’re in a good spot here,” Adams said inside the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, the team’s headquarters ahead of the NHL Draft. “Mark Jakubowski, who does a lot of our lead in the negotiating side, has had some good conversations as of late with Claude Lemieux (his agent). So hopefully here soon. It’s definitely on the top of our list, though.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres discussing new Victor Olofsson contract, to talk to Ryan Johnson’s representatives

'The Sabres play five of their Atlantic Division opponents – Ottawa, the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning – four times each and the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs three times each. The Leafs make their only visit to KeyBank Center on Feb. 21.' … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Sabres schedule features two early home stands, February break

'Snuggerud, the son of former Sabres forward Dave Snuggerud, enjoyed a breakout season in 2021-22. In scoring 24 goals and 63 points in 59 games for the U.S. Under-18 team, his draft stock skyrocketed, and he could be picked during Thursday’s first round.' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Snuggerud’s shot could make him attractive draft pick for Sabres