'The 6-foot-6, 218-pound defenseman started his draft year playing in the Czech professional league before making the jump to North America and joining the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with ninth pick in 2025 NHL Draft
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Mrtka said being drafted in the NHL was a dream come true
'“I’m excited and it’s one of my dreams to be drafted, especially that high, so it’s an amazing feeling and I’m excited to move to a new city and a new team.”' … [Read more...] about Mrtka said being drafted in the NHL was a dream come true
Jack Quinn signs a two-year deal with the Sabres
'Last season Quinn could never get going which led Lindy Ruff to make him a healthy scratch more than once. In 74 games Quinn scored 15 goals and 24 assists for 39 points in 74 games.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn signs a two-year deal with the Sabres
Kesselring didn't find out he was traded to the Sabres until midnight
'“It’s been crazy, I got the call right around midnight last night. It was a wave of emotions and then shock and then I didn’t get much sleep last night, but this morning it turned into a lot of excitement, so I think there’s a good opportunity for me here and I’m ready to prove that I can play in an elevated role for an extended time, so it’s really excited.”' … [Read more...] about Kesselring didn’t find out he was traded to the Sabres until midnight
Opinion: 2025 NHL Mock Draft
'Brady Martin - Center - Soo Greyhounds (OHL).' … [Read more...] about Opinion: 2025 NHL Mock Draft
Sabres send Peterka to Utah for Kesselring, Doan
'The problem with Peterka, at this point of his career, is he’s a severe liability defensively. That is something that can be fixed, but he has to be willing to commit to it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Peterka to Utah for Kesselring, Doan
Sabres willing to trade ninth overall pick if they can get NHL-ready talent
'The Sabres have a whole stable of young prospects, so trading this year’s pick is certainly on the table again. General manager Kevyn Adams says he’s had all sorts of trade talks since the season ended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres willing to trade ninth overall pick if they can get NHL-ready talent
Kevyn Adams mum about whether JJ Peterka wants to be traded
'"I don’t think it’s productive or beneficial for me to get into specifics about our players, because this is the time of year where there’s so much going on, and there’s probably a lot of misinformation out there. I’ll leave it at that," said Adams at the start of his Tuesday press conference.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams mum about whether JJ Peterka wants to be traded
Sabres announce 2025 preseason schedule
'This year will see the Sabres playing a set of three home-and-home series, starting with matchups against the Columbus Blue Jackets, followed by a pair of back-to-back meetings with the Detroit Redwings and Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2025 preseason schedule
Alex Mogilny finally gets call to Hockey Hall of Fame
'The Sabres knew what a supreme talent he was, and took a flier on him by drafting him in the fifth round of the 1988 NHL Draft. However, they thought it was a long shot that he’d actually come and play,' … [Read more...] about Alex Mogilny finally gets call to Hockey Hall of Fame
Sabres to hold Development Camp June 30 through July 3
'This camp gives fans the opportunity to see many of the young college players and others the Sabres have drafted over the last few years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold Development Camp June 30 through July 3
Peterka gave no indication back in April that he was unhappy with Sabres
'In his "32 Thoughts" podcast, Friedman says the Sabres don’t want to trade Peterka, but now are, at least, willing to listen to interested teams. Friedman adds Peterka hasn’t softened his stance. "It’s the reality of the situation," said Friedman. "People know Peterka is unhappy, and it’s believed he would like to go somewhere else. And I just think that reality is sinking in … [Read more...] about Peterka gave no indication back in April that he was unhappy with Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin selected as part of first six players for Sweden for 2026 Winter Olympics
'Dahlin wasn’t treated very well during the 4-Nations Face-Off this past February, as he saw no time on special teams and didn’t play in either overtime game they played.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin selected as part of first six players for Sweden for 2026 Winter Olympics
Before joining Sabres, Jarmo Kekalainen took some time to decide what was next for him
'"I was very interested in the position that he was offering. I was interested in the situation and the challenge with Buffalo, and the opportunity and the potential on the team. But also the roll is important to me, because I didn’t want to be looked at as somebody who's retiring or who doesn’t want to do work. I want to be 100% in, 24/7, doing everything I can to help Kevyn … [Read more...] about Before joining Sabres, Jarmo Kekalainen took some time to decide what was next for him
Bills have invited Sabres to use the stadium for NHL Draft
'The Bills have a state-of-the-art draft room and they offered it to Kevyn Adams and the Sabres to set up shop for the Draft on June 27 and 28.' … [Read more...] about Bills have invited Sabres to use the stadium for NHL Draft