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'For me the biggest part of this is the Sabres are going into the sixth year of the Kevyn Adams rebuild, and they’re still in the position to have a promising 23-year-old winger that wants to leave Buffalo. If Adams had a team that was getting better instead of regressing, this stuff of players wanting out would not be happening anymore. Adams' hand was forced, and when that … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres ship out another talented yet unhappy player

'The franchise recently released dates for its six preseason games, and three, it seems, is the magic number. Buffalo will play three different opponents, with three games at KeyBank Center and the other three on the road.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce six-game preseason lineup

'Kesselring is expected to slot in to the defensive core. He appeared in all 82 games for Utah last season, recording 29 points. With a right-handed shot, Kesselring fits the description of a player the Sabres have been looking to add.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade JJ Peterka to Utah

'“We’re open to everything, and trust me, the league knows that I’m absolutely willing to move pick 9 if it’s the right deal for us,” said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams embraces flexibility for Sabres’ NHL Draft

'Top prospects, media and fans will be in attendance, but the league is taking a "decentralized" approach this year, meaning that executives, scouts, coaches, and anyone else associated with NHL teams will take part elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Why the Sabres are drafting from Orchard Park, not L.A., this weekend

'The 25-year-old Sabres captain has plenty of international experience, having played for Sweden in the 2018 Winter Games at PyeongChang. Dahlin competed in the IIHF World Junior Championships in 2017 and 2018, then the IIHF World Championships in 2022 and 2024.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain picked to play at the 2026 Winter Olympics

'Since the last time I wrote, many are reporting that JJ Peterka wants out of Buffalo. I went back and listening to his press conference on locker cleanout day, and I heard nothing that indicated that he’s unhappy here. Peterka’s agent is Allan Walsh, who tends to be on the sleazy side, and it wouldn’t shock me at all if this supposed unhappiness is being put out there by Walsh … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: ‘Stupid season’ upon us as the Sabres prepare for the NHL Draft, free agency

'The 23-year-old played in 74 games last season, recording career highs in both goals (15) and assists (24). He finished with 34 points in the final 50 games, according to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock in Jack Quinn to new 2-year deal

'"We all knew that they had changed the rule, but obviously the NHL decided they weren't going to tell anybody but the teams. ... They changed the rule to say if you have control in the crease, you can score the goal, and that's exactly what it was," Hull said. "But nobody knows that. You can tell people that a million time and they just will not listen."' … [Read more...] about Controversial ‘no goal’ still haunts the Sabres and their fans 26 years later

'The NHL Draft takes place Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. Two days after that — on June 30 — the Buffalo Sabres will start their annual Development Camp at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce development camp dates

'“The synergies between the Sabres and Bills are genuine, and we are well-positioned for the new NHL draft process by utilizing the space and experience at One Bills Drive for our Sabres draft this season,” Sabres and Bills Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli said in a press release.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to borrow Bills’ draft room for decentralized 2025 NHL draft

'It was more than goal scoring, which I think helped him. In the three games before the Gold medal game, Thompson didn’t score, but I still think he played well. The thing I think clinched it for him is he played the team game that San Jose Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky wanted his players to play. I could tell the Sabres winger was embracing more of a team concept and … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Thompson’s Golden Goal should score spot on US Olympic team

'Brian Caughel of the Buffalo Bat Habitat has coined it, "The Battered Bat Cup Curse". He has taken a fun approach to marking this anniversary to promote bat conservancy. Caughel and his brother Mark have even gone to the extent of making a fun video, starring "The Bat Shaman", who tells of the curse and what can be done to lift it. The Shaman says Sabres fans can put up bat … [Read more...] about Are the Buffalo Sabres cursed by a bat? A look back at that memorable game

'Staal can help Adams evaluate players in the league that he played against. You could tell during his playing career that he has a good hockey mind. He will also help with the development of current young players.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres hiring of Eric Staal and Brian Galivan just a start to the offseason

'The Quebec native grew up around 40 minutes away from the home of the Amerks' second round opponent, the Laval Rocket, and if Rochester hopes to get past the AHL’s top team from the regular season that finished with 101 points, Levi will have to continue his strong play.' … [Read more...] about Playoff shutouts highlight Devon Levi’s development with the Amerks