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'The Russian-born blue liner put up 39 points (12+27) in 69 games this past season for the Remparts, plus eight points (1+7) in 18 playoff games. The 6-foot-2, 182-pound defenseman helped Quebec to a QMJHL championship win over the Halifax Mooseheads and an appearance in the CHL Memorial Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Vsevolod Komarov to three-year entry-level contract

'"My son, Odi, was the first one to find out," said Okposo on Thursday. "When I got the call saying that the deal was done, I was about to put him to bed and I told him that I’m going to come back and play another year. His reaction was worth it. Sometimes I forget how much it means to them."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo didn’t take long to decide to come back

'The semifinal round of the 2023 World Championship is set, and all five Buffalo Sabres players in the tournament will be playing for medals.' … [Read more...] about All five Sabres players at World Championship will play for medals in Finland

'The 34-year-old served as Buffalo's captain this past season, where he scored 11 goals added 17 assists for 28 points in 75 games. The veteran earned the Rick Martin Memorial Award for the 2021-22 season, presented to the player who fans believe best embodies what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre, through on-ice excellence, resiliency and dedication to the community.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Kyle Okposo to one-year, $2.5 million deal

'This is a great opportunity for three young players to see what goes into a playoff run in professional hockey. Savoie and the Ice were trying to get into the Memorial Cup Final, but lost in five games. In 19 playoff games, Savoie was fantastic, netting 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points. During the regular season, Savoie played 62 games netting 38 goals and 57 assists for … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Matt Savoie to town, send him to Rochester

'Tuch was wearing the captain’s C on Sunday because of an injury to Nick Bonino. In Saturday’s 3-0 win over Denmark, Tuch had a goal and two assists in 17:50 of work. Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith made 22 saves for the shutout.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch took over as Team USA’s captain Sunday due to injury

'The 6-foot-3, 196-pound left-shot defenseman is not much of an offensive force from the blue line, but makes up for that with his size and smart defensive play in his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract

'Quinn did win Monday’s game against Slovakia at the World Championship thanks to his shootout winner in the eighth round. Quinn shot first and missed, but once you get past the first five shooters, you are able to shoot again. On his second attempt, he made no mistake.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn’s shootout goal leads Canada past Slovakia

'Tuch was dangerous throughout this game for the Americans. He almost pounced on a puck just laying in the crease, which would’ve given him three goals.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch leads Team USA past Finland

'"During my first two seasons in Buffalo, I have had the pleasure of meeting and supporting many different nonprofit organizations and the incredible kids and adults they serve," said Tuch in a statement from the Sabres. "Each meeting left me feeling grateful to be a part of this community and inspired to do more to give back."' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch named Sabres’ nominee for King Clancy Award

'This is the first time in 12 years that the Sabres have drafted lower than 12th. In that time, Buffalo has drafted No. 1 twice, No. 2 twice, No. 7 once, No. 8 four times, No. 9 once and No. 12 once.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres stay at No. 13 in the NHL Draft

'Head coach Don Granato showed a lot of confidence with the 20-year-old by putting him out against the other team’s best players. You could see Power’s confidence grow, because he was playing and, for the most part, playing well in all situations.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power improved a lot during rookie campaign with Sabres

'Powers and Beniers were the first two picks of the 2021 NHL DrafT.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power named finalist for Calder Trophy as NHL’s Rookie of the Year

'“I think at the start of the year, there was a lot of maybe hope coming from off of last season. Now it’s flipped from hope to belief,” said Adams during a special one-hour, in studio appearance with the “Jeremy White Show” on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Adams: Sabres’ mindset flipped from hope to belief this season

'In 2021, the Sabres and Jerry Forton started drafting Russian players again. Buffalo took two in the second round - Prokhor Poltapov and Aleksandr Kisakov - one in the third round - Stiven Sardarian - and one in the sixth round - Nikita Novikov. Of that group of Russian prospects, only Kisakov has signed so far.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian winger Viktor Neuchev to entry-level contract