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'“What’s starting to happen here within our own locker-room is the players themselves talk about building something special and that gets around to other players in the league and now different agents call and talk about what they hear is going on here in Buffalo and to have Erik Johnson, a Stanley Cup champion with a great career and to have us at the top of his list is pretty … [Read more...] about Adams said things are so much easier when players they target want to come to Buffalo

'After being claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Wild, Jost played 59 games with the Sabres, scoring seven goals and 15 assists for 22 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tyson Jost to one-year deal

'Johnson, 35, was the No. 1 overall pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 2006 NHL Draft. Johnson spent three years with the Blues and played 203 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to one-year deal

'Clifton struggled at times last season for the Bruins, but comes from the U.S. National Team Development Program. Sabres head coach Don Granato would be able to tell general manager Kevyn Adams if he can get him back to where he was.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add grit on defense, sign Connor Clifton to three-year deal

'It appears the likely tandem in the AHL next season will feature Saturday's free agent signees Dustin Tokarski and Devin Cooley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three players for Rochester, including two goalies

'Both Murray and Weissbach were integral pieces of the Rochester Americans' success this past season, especially when it came playoff time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send qualifying offers to Murray, Weissbach

'Walhberg is 6-foot-3 and 194 pounds, and will probably grow into a power winger. Sabres director of amateur scouting Jerry Forton says he was at his best when Sweden needed him the most. Forton feels he always elevates his game when championships are on the line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres happy to see players they wanted fall to them in NHL Draft

'Wahlberg made his debut in the SHL as a 16-year in 2021-22. The 6-foot-3, 192-pound center played in the 54 games with Malmo in the SHL and the J20 Nationell. While there he tallied 17 goals and 17 assists for 34 points in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Anton Wahlberg 39th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft

'The right-shot defensemen was the team captain for Slovakia at the 2023 IIHF U-18 World Championship, recording six points in seven games. Strbak also earned a silver medal with Slovakia at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defensemen Maxim Strbak 45th overall in 2023 NHL Draft

'McCarty had to wait for his name to be called. He said, “Yes, it gets anxious up there, so you just have to stay patient and it’s a little stressful, but at the same time, I would’ve been honored to be drafted by anyone.”' … [Read more...] about Clarence Center’s Gavin McCarthy is ecstatic to be drafted by his hometown Sabres

'Miedema added 11 goals and 20 assists for the Windsor Spitfires before being traded to Kingston. He then recorded nine goals and 12 assists in 32 games. His 52 total points and 32 assists was the most from any Kinston skater in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select left winger Ethan Miedema 109th overall in 2023 NHL Draft

'In his 2022-23 season in the WHL, Ratzlaff posted a 25-8-1 record for the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds would go on to win the WHL Championship over Sabres 13th overall pick Zach Benson, and 2022 Sabres first round pick Matthew Savoie and the Winnipeg Ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select goaltender Scott Ratzlaff 141st overall in 2023 NHL Draft

'In 85 games played in high school, Keohane was also the recipient of the John Carlton Memorials Trophy given yearly by the Boston Bruins to the outstanding female and male athletes in Massachusetts high school or junior hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Sean Keohane 173rd overall in the 2023 NHL Draft

'In 34 games with Eisbaren Juniors, Panocha toteled 6 goals to go along with 22 points and recorded 3 points with Team Germany in the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Norwin Panocha at 205th overall

'According to Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Quinn underwent successful surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury suffered while training this week.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Quinn has surgery to repair Achilles injury