'“Another guy that truly wants to be in Buffalo, and he couldn’t even express his excitement to me, just with the opportunity to come,” Adams said Saturday at One Bills Drive after selecting eight players over the final six rounds of the NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay busy by trading for Conor Timmins; Bowen Byram’s future seems uncertain
The Sabres Report - Jun 29, 2025
NHL Draft: Sabres had trade talks prior to taking Radim Mrtka; Buffalo planned to re-sign JJ Peterka
'Adams said following the season, the Sabres intended to re-sign Peterka, 23, before “it became apparent to me and our group that it wasn’t going to work.”' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Sabres had trade talks prior to taking Radim Mrtka; Buffalo planned to re-sign JJ Peterka
Sabres notes: NHL Draft prospect Haoxi ‘Simon’ Wang left family in China to pursue hockey career in Toronto
'Wang, who turns 18 on July 27, spoke little English and had no guarantees when he left Beijing. He was hardly a phenom. He simply loved hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: NHL Draft prospect Haoxi ‘Simon’ Wang left family in China to pursue hockey career in Toronto
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins start Day 2 of the NHL draft with another trade, adding Connor Clifton and the 39th pick (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins acquire defenseman Connor Clifton, 2nd-round pick in trade with Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins Acquire Defenseman Connor Clifton and the 2025 39th Overall Pick from the Buffalo Sabres in Exchange For Conor Timmins and Isaac … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres acquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from Pittsburgh
'Timmins played 68 games between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Penguins. scoring three goals, and 12 assists in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 213-pound defenseman is the second right shot defensman the Sabres acquired via trade within the last week following the trade for Michael Kesselring earlier in the week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from Pittsburgh
Sabres select defenseman David Bedkowski with the 71st pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
'Sticking with big defensemen again the 6-foot-4, 221 pound defenseman played his 2024-25 season with the Owen Sounds of the OHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman David Bedkowski with the 71st pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
Sabres select center Matous Kucharcik with the 103rd pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
'Kucharcik spent the last season between Czechia’s junior and second-tier pro league. He was teammates with Sabres first round pick Radim Mrtka on Czechia’s national team at the U-18 World Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Matous Kucharcik with the 103rd pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
Sabres select goaltender Samuel Meloche with the 116th in the 2025 NHL Draft
'Meloche played 51 games for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the QMJHL tying for second in the league with 30 wins with a .900 save percentage and a 2.90 goals against average in 2024-25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select goaltender Samuel Meloche with the 116th in the 2025 NHL Draft
Sabres select defenseman Noah Laberge with the 135th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
'Laberge played the 2024-25 season with the Newfoundland Regiment in the QMJHL playing 63 games, scoring 12 goals, and 23 assists which ranked 16th among draft eligible players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Noah Laberge with the 135th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
Sabres select center Ashton Schultz with the 167th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
'Schultz playing 57 games for the Chicago Steel in the USHL scoring 14 goals and 39 points in 2024-25. Schultz brings lots of playmaking ability and was second on the team in points for Chicago and has a high skill set.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Ashton Schultz with the 167th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
Sabres select forward Melvin Novotny with the 195th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
'Novotny’s 38 points this past season ranked fifth on Leksands IF’s J20 team. Novotny totaled 12 goals and now signed with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select forward Melvin Novotny with the 195th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
Sabres select goaltender Yevgeni Prokhorov with the 199th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
'The 18-year old from Belarus played 28 games for Dinamo-Shinnik in the MHL. While in the Russia's Junior league, he had a .903 save percentage and 2.19 goals against average. Prokhorov also had a .943 save percentage in six playoff games with Dinamo-Shinnik.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select goaltender Yevgeni Prokhorov with the 199th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
Sabres select forward Ryan Rucinski with the 219th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
'In 49 games played with Youngstown of the USHL, Rucinski scored 19 goals and 42 points which ranked him fourth in scoring on his team. Rucinski has committed to play college hockey with Ohio State next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select forward Ryan Rucinski with the 219th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
Buffalo Sabres open day 2 of NHL Draft with trade, make 9 picks overall
'However, round two started with some fireworks for the Sabres as they traded the 39th overall pick and Connor Clifton to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres open day 2 of NHL Draft with trade, make 9 picks overall
Sabres trade Connor Clifton to Penguins in exchange for 2 defensemen
'Timmins is a 26-year old native of nearby Thorold, Ontario, and has 46 points in 159 total NHL games since 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Connor Clifton to Penguins in exchange for 2 defensemen