Olean Times Herald

'“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

'So far, the Sabres appear to be pleased with the Russians they drafted in 2021.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Will Buffalo draft more Russians this year?

'“I don’t think there was ever, in my conversations with him, a sense that he was waffling as much,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “… (He) had to get through a lot of the personal and family things first and then get to having an honest evaluation about, did he feel physically that he could perform at the level that he wants to perform … [Read more...] about After re-signing Craig Anderson, Sabres must acquire more goalies

'For the second straight season, the Sabres will play every game in an NHL arena. Broadcast and ticket information will be announced at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2022 preseason schedule

'A stint in COVID-19 protocol and a lower-body injury that required surgery combined to sideline Malone 30 straight contests early in the winter. If he had stayed healthy, he likely would’ve played some NHL games when COVID and injuries ravaged Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about After breakout season, Sabres award Sean Malone new contract

'A ticket is needed to attend the tournament. Season ticket holders for the 2022-23 campaign will receive priority access and be limited to two free tickets per account. Tickets can be claimed in a newsletter that will be sent July 7.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold development camp for prospects next month

'But if Jerry Forton hadn’t scouted that Royal Bank Cup, Hutton likely would’ve toiled in junior hockey for another year before beginning a career working with heavy machinery.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres goalie Carter Hutton retires having beaten long odds to crack NHL

'Cederqvist is the third pick the Sabres have signed from the 2019 draft, Jason Botterill’s last as general manager, joining center Dylan Cozens and winger Lukas Rousek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Filip Cederqvist to entry-level contract

'Before the Sabres added Bishop, they were $18,970,833 under the salary floor and had 15 contracts, according to capfriendly.com. The cap floor was $60.2 million in 2021-22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for injured goalie Ben Bishop, add salary

'Legendary former play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret, who was honored with a banner earlier this year, informed Miller of the honors on a video the Sabres played when he visited KeyBank Center with his family this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to retire ex-goalie Ryan Miller’s No. 30 next season

'“I always feel like this is where I kind of grew up,” said Miller, the Sabres’ all-time leader in wins and the 2009-10 Vezina Trophy winner. “I went to college in my hometown, and then this is my chance to kind of step out on my own.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres star Ryan Miller enjoying new life, still considers Buffalo ‘home’

'“I’m a type of guy that my teammates know I want to make them better,” he said. “I bring my compete, I bring my energy every single game. I feel like I’m a super approachable guy. If someone’s struggling on the ice or off the ice, whatever it is, just go and talk to him, hang out with him, just be there for them."' … [Read more...] about Maturity, skill could make NHL Draft prospect Rutger McGroaty fit for Sabres

'“Coming out of a small town, I don’t get much exposure to, I guess you could say, some things,” Geekie said inside LECOM Harborcenter, where draft prospects will undergo fitness testing today. “Growing up, playing with seven girls, three boys on my team, I think that’s something that really comes to heart, trying to put my place on the map as much as I can."' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft prospect Conor Geekie could be intriguing pick for Sabres