'The first name on the call-up list might be Jiri Kulich, who has shown off his goal-scoring touch at the AHL level for each of the last two seasons. The Czech forward has an absolute bomb for a shot, particularly his one-timer on the powerplay. He made his NHL debut last year but his one-game call-up didn’t really give him much opportunity to show off his scoring touch. An … [Read more...] about NHL Prospect Pool Overview 2024-25: Buffalo Sabres’ Pipeline Stays Strong Despite Trading Savoie
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Edmonton Oilers Acquire Matt Savoie from Buffalo Sabres for Ryan McLeod, Tyler Tullio
'Savoie was selected ninth overall by the Sabres in the 2022 NHL draft. In February, he ranked 38th on The Hockey News' top 100 prospects list in Future Watch 2024, based on votes by a scout or director of player personnel on each NHL team. The Oilers' highest-ranked player at the time was Xavier Bourgault in 97th place.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers Acquire Matt Savoie from Buffalo Sabres for Ryan McLeod, Tyler Tullio
Buffalo Sabres 'Initiated the Process' of Buying Out Jeff Skinner, GM Says
'The buyout cost will last six seasons, with the Sabres saving $7,555,556 next season, $4,555,556 in 2025-26 and $2,555,556 in 2026-27, according to PuckPedia. After that, it will cost them $2,444,444 for each of the following three seasons, coming off the books in 2030.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres ‘Initiated the Process’ of Buying Out Jeff Skinner, GM Says
Three Potential Destinations for Jeff Skinner If Buffalo Sabres Buy Him Out
'This move would result in the Sabres being on the hook for $1.44 million in the first season, followed by cap hits of $4.44 million in 2025-26, $6.44 million in 2026-27 and $2.44 million in each of the following three seasons.' … [Read more...] about Three Potential Destinations for Jeff Skinner If Buffalo Sabres Buy Him Out
Did the Sabres Make the Right Move Bringing Back Lindy Ruff?
'While Adams may say otherwise, it’s hard to reconcile Ruff’s experience with Buffalo not being a factor in the hiring. At the very least, given that Buffalo fired Granato less than a week ago, it’s fair to wonder how wide of a net was cast in Adams’ search.' … [Read more...] about Did the Sabres Make the Right Move Bringing Back Lindy Ruff?
Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Don Granato: Three Potential Replacements
'Berube, Evason and Gerard Gallant are three names that make a lot of sense with their similar styles.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Don Granato: Three Potential Replacements
Why the Buffalo Sabres Should Pursue a Stop-Gap Goaltender
'Two veterans who might make sense for the Sabres in net are current Los Angeles Kings goalie Cam Talbot and Bruins counterpart Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Why the Buffalo Sabres Should Pursue a Stop-Gap Goaltender
Bowen Byram 'Going To Be a Big, Big Part' of Buffalo Sabres' Future
'Coach Don Granato hasn't shied away from throwing Byram into the deep end. His ice time is up by more than four minutes a game as he plays the power play, the penalty kill and on the team's top defense pairing with Rasmus Dahlin, who has seamlessly shifted over to the right side.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram ‘Going To Be a Big, Big Part’ of Buffalo Sabres’ Future
The Morning Take: A Trip To Cancun May Have Led Byram to Buffalo
'“We’ve talked so much about being on the same team," Cozens said after Wednesday's game. “I went on All-Star break with him and he just told me how much he’d love to be here and play with us.”' … [Read more...] about The Morning Take: A Trip To Cancun May Have Led Byram to Buffalo
Reaction: Sabres Trade Casey Mittelstadt to Avalanche for Bowen Byram
'Buffalo takes a bit of a hit on offense, while Colorado takes a bit of a hit on defense, but this had to be a talent-in, talent-out deal rather than a trade for draft picks and prospects.' … [Read more...] about Reaction: Sabres Trade Casey Mittelstadt to Avalanche for Bowen Byram
Should the Rangers Trade for Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt? Plus Two Other Destinations
'The 25-year-old Mittelstadt leads all Sabres players in points right now, with 43 in 53 games, while averaging 18:24 in ice time. His salary cap hit of $2.5 million makes him an attractive trade chip. Although Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams has denied speculation he’s looking to move Mittelstadt, some part of the Sabres’ core needs to change. This team needs a different mix, and with … [Read more...] about Should the Rangers Trade for Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt? Plus Two Other Destinations
Are the Buffalo Sabres Willing to Trade Casey Mittelstadt?
'Given Mittelstadt's RFA status, the Sabres aren't under pressure to move him by March 8. However, the ongoing uncertainty over his contract situation should ensure he keeps getting mentioned as a trade candidate.' … [Read more...] about Are the Buffalo Sabres Willing to Trade Casey Mittelstadt?
Sabres Shakeup More Likely as Playoff Hopes Dwindle
'Adams is under enormous pressure to produce positive results this season, and now that there’s virtually no hope the Sabres can make the playoffs this year, Adams has to change up the mix. And that might lead to a trade for top winger Jeff Skinner, although Buffalo would have to retain a good portion of his $9-million cap hit to make him palatable to a trade partner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shakeup More Likely as Playoff Hopes Dwindle
Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension
'Despite having just 87 games of NHL experience under his belt, Power has blossomed as one of the league's top young defenders, putting together a quality rookie season in 2022-23 by racking up four goals and 31 assists for 35 points in 79 games while logging nearly 24 minutes per night in average ice time. If that weren't enough, Power also earned a spot on the NHL's … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension
Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to massive eight-year extension
'He is also one of 12 NHL defensemen in history to record 200 or more points before celebrating their 23rd birthday. By the time Dahlin turned 23 in April, just before behind held without a point in the final game of the season, he amassed a career total of 46 goals, 187 assists and 233 points in 355 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to massive eight-year extension