'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
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Sabres to hold development camp for prospects next month
'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
Ex-Sabres goalie Carter Hutton retires having beaten long odds to crack NHL
'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
Sabres sign prospect Filip Cederqvist to entry-level contract
'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
Sabres trade for injured goalie Ben Bishop, add salary
'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
Sabres to retire ex-goalie Ryan Miller’s No. 30 next season
'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
Ex-Sabres star Ryan Miller enjoying new life, still considers Buffalo ‘home’
'“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’
Maturity, skill could make NHL Draft prospect Rutger McGroaty fit for Sabres
'“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
NHL Draft prospect Conor Geekie could be intriguing pick 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
Sabres sign prospect Isak Rosen to entry-level contract
'The Sabres drafted Rosen with the selection they acquired in the Rasmus Ristolainen trade with the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Isak Rosen to entry-level contract
After special season in Buffalo, Sabres’ Alex Tuch wants to reach higher level
'“Something that … since I was 3 years old (I was) looking to maybe do one day,” Tuch said of playing for the Sabres. “I didn’t know when it was going to be. Maybe even try to finish it off or anything like that. It happened a lot sooner than I thought I was going to, but I will tell you that I’m very happy that it did happen.”' … [Read more...] about After special season in Buffalo, Sabres’ Alex Tuch wants to reach higher level
After dynamic season, Sabres prospect Jack Quinn adjusting to playoff hockey
'“As an offensive player, we all want to produce and score,” Quinn said following Thursday’s practice at Blue Cross Arena. “Frustration is definitely there when that’s not happening, and that was at times in the regular season, too, not just playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about After dynamic season, Sabres prospect Jack Quinn adjusting to playoff hockey
Sabres sign prospect Aleksandr Kisakov to entry-level contract
'Kisakov, 19, led Dynamo Moskva, a junior MHL team in his native Russia, with 56 points and ranked second with 26 goals in 2021-22. He had a team-high seven points, all assists, in six playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Aleksandr Kisakov to entry-level contract
Sabres stay put in NHL Draft Lottery, have top-10 pick again
'If that selection had moved into the top 10, it would’ve transferred to 2023.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay put in NHL Draft Lottery, have top-10 pick again
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens to represent Team Canada at World Championship
'The Yukon native last represented Canada at the 2021 World Junior Championship, winning a silver medal while serving as captain.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens to represent Team Canada at World Championship
