Olean Times Herald

'McCabe makes his offseason home in suburban Chicago.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres lose Jake McCabe to Blackhawks

'The 5-foot-10, 176-pound Caggiula gives the Sabres much-needed depth and versatility. He’s a natural center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Drake Caggiula to one-year contract

'They don’t have a replacement for him.' … [Read more...] about Losing top goalie Linus Ullmark in free agency would huge blow to Sabres

'DiPietro, 25, missed all of last season battling an undisclosed injury with the Rochester Americans. Meanwhile, Lekkas, 25, spent most of the year in the minors before signing an NHL contract and serving as a backup with the Sabres late in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to five players

'“It was sort of like an underground path where not many people were watching, but I was doing my fair share of work and I made sure when I got my opportunity I would take advantage of it, I’d be ready for it,” he said. “That’s what ended up happening.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have unique goalie prospect in Team Canada star Devon Levi

'“We had a very strong comfort level with a lot of the Russian players on our list,” Forton said. “They’ve all played a great amount of hockey the last two seasons – regular season, playoffs. A lot of international competition over there.”' … [Read more...] about Why did Sabres suddenly focus on Russians during NHL Draft?

'They don’t have another netminder in the pipeline ready to assume the starting job.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark, Jake McCabe could leave Sabres in free agency

'So for a center fresh off scoring a team-high 25 goals and 40 points in 54 games, the Sabres did not receive a roster player.' … [Read more...] about Moving on: Sam Reinhart, Sabres knew it was time for trade

'“I would have no problem at all if Jack Eichel is on our team when we start training camp,” Adams said Saturday inside KeyBank Center after the NHL Draft ended. “I have said this before and I’ll say it again: If we are in a position that we believe will help our franchise, not just short term but for the long term in building this out, building around a core and the foundation … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams would have ‘no problem’ if Jack Eichel starts season on Sabres

'When TV cameras cut from Adams to Power’s draft party, everyone gathered behind him was celebrating wildly as he put on a Sabres hat and No. 21 blue jersey.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power thrilled to be drafted by Sabres: ‘I was kind of hoping’

'Rosen spent the 2020-21 season with Leksands IF in the Swedish Hockey League and their junior team, registering zero goals and one assist in 22 games with the big club and seven goals and 12 points in 12 contests in junior.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Swedish winger Isak Rosen 14th overall at NHL Draft

'Trading Ristolainen, 26, will likely the first of several big moves general manager Kevyn Adams makes as he tries to overhaul a team that has missed the playoffs an NHL record-tying 10 straight seasons. Captain Jack Eichel, the face of the franchise and the Sabres’ most dynamic player, and center Sam Reinhart could also be dealt soon.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Rasmus Ristolainen welcomes fresh start after trade to Flyers

'When pressed if Reinhart, 25, had been dealt, Adams said “it would just be appropriate right now because we’re working on things, and I don’t know sometimes … how long it could go or it couldn’t go."' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams won’t confirm reports Sabres traded Sam Reinhart

'The Sabres have a 24-day break and only three games scheduled in February because NHL could renew its Olympic participation and send players to the Beijing Games. If the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association can’t reach an agreement, a revised schedule will be released.' … [Read more...] about 2021-22 Sabres schedule features early home stand, games against Kraken

'The chances of the Sabres fetching an equal return in exchange for Eichel are slim.' … [Read more...] about As offseason ramps up for NHL Draft, Sabres could start making trades