The Hockey News

'It’s true Buffalo showed spunk under head coach Don Granato, and eventually overtook the Detroit Red Wings for fifth place in the Atlantic Division. But don’t let their place in the standings fool you – they had a whopping 19 fewer wins than the Bruins and finished 32 points behind Boston. The gap makes clear how far the Sabres still have to go to be a playoff team, and even … [Read more...] about NHL off-season outlook: Buffalo Sabres

'Anderson was part of a goalie carousel in Buffalo that was plagued by injuries. Keeping Anderson around will give him the opportunity to work with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, one of Buffalo's most promising goaltending prospects.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson signs one-year extension with Sabres

'As first reported by ESPN's Kevin Weekes, the Buffalo Sabres have acquired the final year of his $4.916-million cap hit in a cap dump to help the Sabres meet the cap floor. The Stars will also send a 2022 seventh-round pick in the deal in exchange for future considerations.' … [Read more...] about Stars trade Ben Bishop’s contract to Sabres

'The World Championship can be a good confidence booster for any player, especially for those who didn't make the playoffs and never were really in contention to begin with. In Cozens' case, his two-way game has been solid, his competitiveness level is there and he's skating as well as ever. Playing with some high-quality players has been beneficial, and he's been willing to … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens’ play with Canada should excite Sabres fans

'But when you nail a pick outside of the second round, it has to feel good, because the talent level typically sees a solid drop off after the first half of the opening round. Drafting a top prospect is easy. Finding value later in the draft is what truly makes scouts earn their paycheck.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have a hidden gem in Josh Bloom

'There was no question that Power was ready to play against men. Power was one of Canada's best players at the 2021 men's World Championship, leading Canada to an unexpected gold after starting off slow. Power was in more of a depth role at the start but forced coach Gerard Gallant to utilize him more in bigger moments. He then played a big role for Canada at the Winter Olympic … [Read more...] about The Owen Power era is alive in Buffalo

'Goals on a back-marker team can be misleading -- it's not uncommon for a player to rack up points in a 5-1 loss, for example, when the score doesn't mean much -- but Thompson has been consistent all year long and truly deserves the high praise he has been getting.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson is one of the most underrated goal-scorers in the NHL

'“He’s really self-aware. He understands what he does well and what he wants to work on. I find it rare that you can talk to a young player after a game and he can give you a clear analysis of what he liked and didn’t like, and he can do that.”' … [Read more...] about Owen Power is ready for the Buffalo Sabres

'Named to the NCAA's B1G first all-star team, Power was one of the most dominant defensemen in college hockey this season despite being younger than most of the league. Power's NCAA career was capped at 48 points in 59 games, good for sixth among defensemen over the past two years, but first among 92 U-20 defenders.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power signs entry-level contract with Sabres

'Opening this season in the AHL could’ve put a damper on Quinn’s spirits. Instead, he showcased his offensive ability from the get-go, with 24 points in his first 17 games. He was regularly at or near the top of the AHL in scoring before a bout with mono – and the ensuing recovery needed to regain some of the weight he lost – sidelined him for several weeks. But his persistence … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn is a quintessential producer

'With Ekblad on the shelf, Hagg can provide NHL quality minutes until the former is ready to return. And for the price of just a sixth-round pick, that's not too steep at all.' … [Read more...] about Panthers acquire Hagg from Sabres

'It's hard to put up big numbers when you're playing on a team that was essentially out of the playoff picture from the get-go, but Anderson is hardly ever the reason the Sabres lose when they do.' … [Read more...] about At 40, Craig Anderson is still going strong

'"He has that passion. When he puts that jersey on and goes out there, there's a lot of meaning to him. And that's nice to have in your locker room, especially with a guy who other players look up to and admire."' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch arrived exactly when Buffalo needed him

'Houser's absence leaves the Sabres with, quite literally, zero available NHL options in net at the moment, making it anyone's guess as to who will tend the goal when the team faces off against the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie woes continue in a big way

'It's not every day that a goaltender gets suspended in the NHL. Aaron Dell has somehow managed to do it.' … [Read more...] about Aaron Dell suspended three games for hit on Senators’ Batherson