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'The options in goal were thin, so signing the 32-year-old Lyon is their best option.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to their goaltending signing Alex Lyon

'"I had a great conversation with Bo 1-on-1, understanding where he’s at. He loves his teammates, he loves being a Sabre, but he also understands that he has this window in his career, and what does that look like with other opportunities," Adams said. "We talked about that, and I’ve had a lot of conversations with [his agent] Darren Ferris. I’ve just been very honest with him, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ work now turns to Byram solution, NHL Free Agency

'Timmins played 68 games between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Penguins. scoring three goals, and 12 assists in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 213-pound defenseman is the second right shot defensman the Sabres acquired via trade within the last week following the trade for Michael Kesselring earlier in the week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from Pittsburgh

'Sticking with big defensemen again the 6-foot-4, 221 pound defenseman played his 2024-25 season with the Owen Sounds of the OHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman David Bedkowski with the 71st pick in the 2025 NHL Draft

'Kucharcik spent the last season between Czechia’s junior and second-tier pro league. He was teammates with Sabres first round pick Radim Mrtka on Czechia’s national team at the U-18 World Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Matous Kucharcik with the 103rd pick in the 2025 NHL Draft

'Meloche played 51 games for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the QMJHL tying for second in the league with 30 wins with a .900 save percentage and a 2.90 goals against average in 2024-25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select goaltender Samuel Meloche with the 116th in the 2025 NHL Draft

'Laberge played the 2024-25 season with the Newfoundland Regiment in the QMJHL playing 63 games, scoring 12 goals, and 23 assists which ranked 16th among draft eligible players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Noah Laberge with the 135th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft

'Schultz playing 57 games for the Chicago Steel in the USHL scoring 14 goals and 39 points in 2024-25. Schultz brings lots of playmaking ability and was second on the team in points for Chicago and has a high skill set.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Ashton Schultz with the 167th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft

'Novotny’s 38 points this past season ranked fifth on Leksands IF’s J20 team. Novotny totaled 12 goals and now signed with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select forward Melvin Novotny with the 195th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft

'The 18-year old from Belarus played 28 games for Dinamo-Shinnik in the MHL. While in the Russia's Junior league, he had a .903 save percentage and 2.19 goals against average. Prokhorov also had a .943 save percentage in six playoff games with Dinamo-Shinnik.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select goaltender Yevgeni Prokhorov with the 199th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft

'In 49 games played with Youngstown of the USHL, Rucinski scored 19 goals and 42 points which ranked him fourth in scoring on his team. Rucinski has committed to play college hockey with Ohio State next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select forward Ryan Rucinski with the 219th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft

'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

'“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

'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

'“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