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'Dexter is being brought in as a scout after eight years of coaching at Princeton University, three of those as associate head coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce two hires to the hockey department

'The 18-year-old was highly regarded as one of the best playmaking players in the 2023 draft class after tallying 98 points (36+62) in 60 games last season with the Winnipeg Ice of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson to entry-level contract

'The fact that the Sabres benched a 28-goal scorer down the stretch when it mattered the most tells you all you need to know about Olofsson. Despite all the goals, he brings nothing else to the table. He goes into long slumps, and when that’s happening, he hurts the team with perimeter play, shoddy defense and bad forechecking.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Are just goals enough to keep Victor Olofsson?

'Despite signing with Buffalo, Wahlberg said he has one more year in Sweden with Malmö. "After that, I want to talk to the Buffalo Sabres to see what’s the best option for me and why. Just listen to what they have to say," he said.' … [Read more...] about In less than a year, Anton Wahlberg became a special player Sabres wanted to draft

'Buffalo will, once again, be joined by the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins for the 2023 event. Games start on Friday, Sept. 15 at Harborcenter and go through Monday Sept. 18.' … [Read more...] about 2023 Sabres Prospect Challenge announced, starts Sept. 15 against Montreal

'Buffalo took the 25-year-old in the seventh round of the 2017 NHL Draft. After playing four years of college hockey with the University of Wisconsin Badgers, Weissbach has played two seasons with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract

'Players that play in Jacksonville are more likely to play in Rochester than Buffalo. The only Cyclones players to get any NHL games in recent years are goalies Michael Houser, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Jonas Johansson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce new ECHL affiliate in Jacksonville

'Murray finished his 2022-23 season with the Rochester Americans as the third-leading scorer with 49 points (23+26) in 71 games. His 23 goals was also second-best on the team, trailing Jiri Kulich's 24 goals scored for the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign forward Brett Murray to one-year contract

'The 18-year-old was the 39th overall selection for the Sabres in Round 2 of the 2023 NHL Draft after playing 17 games last season in the Swedish Hockey League with the Malmö Redhawks. Playing primarily as a 17-year-old, Wahlberg tallied four points (2+2) in Sweden's top professional level.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2023 second-round pick Anton Wahlberg to entry-level deal

'Players on that winning team were Zach Benson, Nikita Novikov, Viktor Neuchev, Viljami Marjala, Joel Ratkovic-Berndtsson, Norwin Panocha, Nicolas Savoie, Josh Fleming and Nathan Airey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get impressive showing as Development Camp comes to a close

'"They will fit very well with us," he said. "But the biggest thing is they made a decision, and they had options. They made a decision to become a Buffalo Sabre, and that is significant. I was watching a lot of defensemen that had the potential of being available, and defensemen that were talked about being moved around the league. There were two that I really, really wanted, … [Read more...] about Granato added two defensemen he wanted this offseason

'The NHL Coaches’ Association has an initiative to increase diversity in the league so enter Chelsea Walkland, Troy Thibodeau and Shelly Picard.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have three college coaches helping out at Development Camp

'It’s more defensive depth for the team, as Clague played both in Buffalo and Rochester this past season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Kale Clague to one-year deal

'"It’s been a gift to be around this team and the other prospects, and it was cool going to Rochester for one week too (the final week of the Calder Cup Eastern Conference Final). It’s special being a part of the organization officially."' … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson glad to get Sabres career going after four years of college hockey

'"That group, as a whole, reminded me a lot of the 'Avs' group," said Johnson on Sunday. "Dahlin seems super dynamic, and I think he’s one of the best in the league. With Power and Samuelsson, it’s a really great trio. So it just felt like a really good fit, and I think I can lend some experience and just help any way I can."' … [Read more...] about Johnson, Clifton had different reasons for signing with Sabres