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'The other thing Adams is not only banking on but 100% believes in is that the young players will all improve and take the next step. I don’t think he’s wrong here. I think Thompson can be a 50-goal scorer year after year, I think Tuch can get you 35 to 40 goals every season. I expect Dylan Cozens will be even better than 31 goals and 68 points. I also think Cozens will improve … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ strategy of sustainable success

'The 18-year-old Benson starred in the Western Hockey League this past season scoring 36 goals and adding 62 assists appearing in 60 games with the Winnipeg Ice this past season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Zach Benson

'We will see in training camp, but I just don’t think Jiri Kulich or Matt Savoie are ready for the NHL yet. Including playoffs Kulich had 31 goals in 74 games for the Rochester Americans and yes, his all-around game improved, but I don’t think it’s where it needs to be for the NHL. Now that doesn’t mean it won’t be by midseason or so, but I think the 19-year-old would be better … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The impact of Jack Quinn’s injury for the Sabres

'The Sabres took Matt Savoie and Zach Benson in the first round of the NHL Draft for the past two seasons and fans should be excited that they might be able to see the two linemates from the Winnipeg Ice possibly play on the same line during the Challenge.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Prospects Challenge outlook

'The Sabres announced that forward Linus Weissbach is staying with the organization on a one-year two-way contract worth $775,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Weissbach; announce new ECHL affiliate

'The 6-foot-3, 192-pound forward is expected to continue playing next year in Sweden. General manager Kevyn Adams had said he considered Wahlberg to be a first-round talent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2nd-round pick Anton Wahlberg

'Buffalo drafted six Russians in the 2021 and the 2022 drafts. Last season we got our first look at one of them in Aleksandr Kisakov. He’s a talented but small kid that needs to gain quite a bit more strength to be able to play in the NHL. You could even see it in this camp, he couldn’t compete in battles, but if you get him in open ice, he’s very creative offensively. Having … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: A closer look at the Sabres’ Russian prospects

'The parking lot was backed up, the stands were filled with fans, and to even Sabres coach Don Granato's surprise, Bills head coach Sean McDermott showed some love and made an appearance for the last day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap up development camp

'In fact, the Sabres now have nine defensemen with NHL contracts — three more than can dress on a given night and will have to shed one or two in the near future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face dilemma with surplus of defensemen

'“For me personally, I want to get better every day,” Benson said Monday. “It depends on the drill. If it's a technique shooting drill, obviously you got to slow down a bit, but for two-on-two battles or one-on-ones, you're obviously going full out. You're trying to make yourself a better hockey player, but you also want to make your teammates better hockey players.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson, Gavin McCarthy garner attention at Sabres development camp

'It looks like the Sabres are through for the time being in free agency. I was very surprised that for the first time in my career, teams were able to sign some good free agents to reasonable term and reasonable dollars. That allowed Kevyn Adams to ink two defensemen, Erik Johnson and Connor Clifton to contracts that make sense and Buffalo didn’t have to give up any of their … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres start development camp and free agency

'Defenseman Gavin McCarthy of Clarence Center, New York was drafted in Round 3 as the 86th overall pick.' … [Read more...] about 2023 NHL Draft complete: Clarence native taken in 3rd round by Sabres

'"It was tough news obviously to get, for Jack first of all, and you know us. He's a really important player in our lineup. But you know, what I told Jack on the phone was that I know the character and the person he is. And I've also been assured by our doctors that this is something that he'll make a full recovery, he'll come back bigger, better, and stronger than ever." said … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn to miss the start of the season

'Benson is now joining his former teammate on the the Winnipeg ICE, Matt Savoie in the Sabres organization. He led Winnipeg with 98 points (36+62) in 60 games and is ranked 2nd among all WHL skaters with 6 shorthanded goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select forward Zach Benson 13th overall

'We’ll have to see how much trading there is at the draft. Adams has said many times that some trades that are made now, originated months ago. We know the Sabres GM is looking for a top four defenseman. I’m not convinced that he’s actively looking to trade for a goaltender.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres history of 13th overall draft picks