'Leinonen, 21, just enjoyed a standout season for Mora IK, a second-tier pro team in Sweden, compiling a 13-10-0 record with a 2.31 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage and four shutouts in a career-high 25 appearances.' … [Read more...] about After difficult two years, Sabres goalie prospect Topias Leinonen thriving
The Sabres Report - Jul 4, 2025
Rose: With Sabres seemingly done making moves, the same philosophical issues remain
'The problem is that most of those moves are along the margins of the roster. With the departure of JJ Peterka in the deal that brought in Doan and Kesselring, Buffalo needed more than that to elevate to a team that can be feared in the Atlantic Division.' … [Read more...] about Rose: With Sabres seemingly done making moves, the same philosophical issues remain
Richard leads the way in 3-on-3 tournament
'Team Blue used a Jake Richard hat trick to beat Team Gold 8-6. Richard has a knack for scoring in the 3-on-3 tournaments as this is his fourth camp. This past season was his sophomore season at UConn. In 34 games the Sabres 2022 sixth-round pick netted 15 goals and 28 assists for 43 points in 34 games.' … [Read more...] about Richard leads the way in 3-on-3 tournament
5 Observations from Buffalo Sabres development camp tournament
'After a strong sophomore season with the UConn Huskies, forward Jake Richard had an impressive week in Buffalo. He was the most impactful player on the ice in the three-on-three tournament, finishing with four total goals and a handful of scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations from Buffalo Sabres development camp tournament
Development camp never gets old for Richard, who steals the show in 3-on-3
'Forward Jake Richard, a 2022 sixth-round pick and rising junior at the University of Connecticut, led the charge during 3-on-3 play with a hat trick – an early tap-in to open the scoring, then two breakaway tallies in quick succession to secure the victory. He had multiple additional breakaways and, in the end-of-game, full-squad shootout, a flashy between-the-legs goal.' … [Read more...] about Development camp never gets old for Richard, who steals the show in 3-on-3
The Sabres Report - Jul 3, 2025
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on Bowen Byram: 'Nothing's changed'
'Adams didn’t specify where the deficiencies still rest. Instead, he operated on the premise that if there’s an area where the Sabres can still improve, they will do it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on Bowen Byram: ‘Nothing’s changed’
Mike Harrington: In Bowen Byram drama, it's suddenly clear where the Sabres stand
'The Sabres don’t need and don’t want draft-pick compensation, and that’s why they will match. Meanwhile, not many teams can have designs on a long-term offer sheet due to cap considerations.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In Bowen Byram drama, it’s suddenly clear where the Sabres stand
Kevyn Adams says Sabres would match any offer sheet to Bowen Byram
'Teams that don’t match offers sheets receive compensation based on the average annual value of the contract. For example, if a team signs a player to an offer sheet worth $11,700,193 per season, they must send back four first-round picks.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams says Sabres would match any offer sheet to Bowen Byram
Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams likes look of team after signings and trades
'“We like where our group’s at in terms of the way the roster sits today, but we’ll always look to get better if there’s something that makes sense,” he said prior to Wednesday’s session of development camp in LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams likes look of team after signings and trades
Adams said he won't let Byram leave on an offer sheet
'“If you leave just enough room in your cap where you maybe see a projection on a one-year deal, and then someone comes over the top, you’re potentially putting your organization in a really tough spot, so the moves and decisions we’ve made for weeks now leading up to this point is with that in mind, so we’ll be matching and have the opportunity to have the player under … [Read more...] about Adams said he won’t let Byram leave on an offer sheet
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams discusses start of free agency, Bowen Byram's future with the team
'Adams went on to say the Sabres would "absolutely" match any offer sheets given to Byram from another team. Byram was given a qualifying offer by the Sabres on Monday, meaning the Sabres own his rights and can exclusively negotiate with him and match any offers he receives.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams discusses start of free agency, Bowen Byram’s future with the team
4 check: What’s brewing with Bowen Byram, Sabres free agent activity and lack thereof?
'There is still much intrigue about what the Sabres will do with restricted free agent Bowen Byram. “Things are percolating,” one league insider reported, and general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday the Sabres have engaged in trade discussions but remain open to bringing back Byram.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: What’s brewing with Bowen Byram, Sabres free agent activity and lack thereof?
Adams talks Byram, Tuch extension and more offseason topics
'“I think we’ve done a good job in terms of reshaping the look of our D. I think that’s something that was important. We’ve brought veteran guys in that are going to help us defensively and hard to play against. We’ve brought in some character guys. So, I think as it sits today, we like where our lineup is. But if there’s areas anywhere – forward, D – to make a move that we … [Read more...] about Adams talks Byram, Tuch extension and more offseason topics
4th-round pick Kucharcik’s journey from Italy to Czechia to Buffalo
'Birthplace aside, however, the new Sabres prospect spent much of his upbringing in Prague; Tomas is from Jihlava, less than 100 miles southeast of the capital city. The junior Kucharcik has represented Czechia at various international tournaments, including the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the Under-18 World Junior Championship as a teammate of ninth-overall pick Radim … [Read more...] about 4th-round pick Kucharcik’s journey from Italy to Czechia to Buffalo
Sabres sign Justin Danforth to 2-year contract
'Danforth, 32, has played 183 career NHL games across the last four seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets. In 2024-25, he totaled 21 points (9+12) in 61 games, averaging 14:16 of ice time. His 126 hits, a career high, ranked fourth on the Blue Jackets. And with Danforth on the ice at 5-on-5, Columbus controlled 51 percent of expected goals and 54 percent of high-danger scoring … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Justin Danforth to 2-year contract