Sabres.com

'"... I’ve been in the hockey business since 1995 non-stop and never had this opportunity to take some time off and learn and just be better. I’m a big believer that the day you think you have nothing else to learn or nothing more to learn, that’s the day you’ve got to retire. I’m definitely not there yet, so it was a great year and three months.”' … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways | Kekalainen talks front-office philosophies during Sabres Live appearance

'The NHL Scouting Combine is currently being held right here in Buffalo through Saturday, June 7. Representatives from all 32 clubs will spend the week meeting with prospects on the KeyBank Center suite level. The fitness testing portion of the combine – and the ensuing media interviews – will take place on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | Sabres’ picks, key dates, and more

'For the first time outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is holding a decentralized draft – meaning each of the league’s 32 clubs will operate from their home markets rather than convene in a single host city.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to utilize Buffalo Bills’ facilities for decentralized NHL Draft

'“As we navigated the process of hiring for this role, it very quickly became apparent that Jarmo was an ideal candidate to augment our front office,” Adams said. “From his extensive history in scouting, his long tenure as an NHL general manager and his vast experience at the international and European pro levels, Jarmo has a remarkable resume and a long history of success in … [Read more...] about Jarmo Kekalainen joins Sabres hockey department

'Kekalainen boasts plenty of international front office experience, having served as general manager of two Finnish teams – HIFK and Jokerit of Liiga – across seven seasons. He also served as Finland’s assistant general manager for the last three best-on-best tournaments: the 2014 Olympics, the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.' … [Read more...] about 3 things to know about Senior Advisor Jarmo Kekalainen

'“That’s what we’re doing with the draft – we’re really projecting them years out,” Karmanos said. “Drafting 17- and 18-year-old kids who haven’t physically developed, you can get tendencies on players, in terms of their ability to play a tough or aggressive style of hockey. Of course we look for players with those elements. Depending on what level they’re playing at, it’s not … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Levi, Karmanos and more at Rochester’s end-of-season press conferences

'So far, so good. Kulich recorded a goal and two assists in the Amerks’ three-game sweep of Syracuse to open the playoffs. Beginning Wednesday, Rochester will take on the Laval Rocket – the regular season’s top team – in the best-of-five North Division Finals.' … [Read more...] about Kulich emerging as ‘top dog’ for Amerks

'Thirty-seven years old with 15 seasons of NHL experience, Reimer was a highly respected figure in the Sabres’ room. He could be seen sitting and speaking with young tandem mate Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen after tough losses and celebrating with him after great wins. While Devon Levi continued developing and thriving in Rochester, Reimer proved to be a valuable backup in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | James Reimer

'“It’s just nice going in there, I feel like nothing to lose, and just try to play my game,” he said at the time. “That’s what I try to always do when I get back in the lineup in those situations.”' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Jacob Bryson

'“Brian has been a trusted resource for hockey players from the junior levels through the NHL level for years and as we continue to make changes this offseason, we’re lucky to be able to add somebody with such a strong body of work to our organization,” General Manager Kevyn Adams said. “Brian has been known around the hockey world for years as one of the preeminent strength … [Read more...] about Sabres add renowned strength and conditioning coach Brian Galivan

'He offered positional versatility, playing center early in the season and then, when Tyson Kozak or Noah Ostlund were with Buffalo, on the wing. As one of the Sabres’ more veteran skaters, Lafferty provided a steady, predictable presence for those young call-ups.' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Sam Lafferty

'Malenstyn finished the season with 63 blocked shots, second among Sabres forwards behind Tuch. He also led Sabres forwards with 191 hits and ranked seventh on the team in shorthanded time on ice (109:52).' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Beck Malenstyn

'Among his numerous accomplishments as a player, Staal is one of 30 members of the exclusive “Triple Gold Club,” having won a Stanley Cup as well as a gold medal at the Olympics and the IIHF World Championship. He ranks among the top 100 NHL players all-time in games played (1,365), goals (455), assists (608), points (1,063), even-strength goals (301), power-play goals (133), … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Staal as special assistant to the general manager

'“I think being not that far removed from playing, I’m going to have a perspective that’s maybe different from other guys as far as players themselves, players that maybe [the front office is] looking at or thinking about making moves towards,” he said..' … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways | Staal talks front office role on Sabres Live

'The former first-round pick recorded 33 points (20+13) in 53 pre-trade games with the Senators. In his three games with Buffalo, Norris flashed the all-situations ability that inspired the trade; he won 54 percent of his faceoffs, logged both power-play and penalty-kill minutes and tallied a couple points (1+1).' … [Read more...] about Season in Review | Josh Norris