'Two of the Sabres' top three draft picks were defensemen. They also traded a second-round pick (No. 39 overall) and defenseman Connor Clifton to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for two more defensemen, Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Here’s who the Buffalo Sabres selected
The Sabres Report - Jun 29, 2025
Sabres acquire Timmins, Belliveau from Penguins
'Belliveau, 22, split last season between Pittsburgh’s AHL and ECHL affiliates. The 2021 fifth-round pick has seven points (1+6) in 24 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Timmins, Belliveau from Penguins
Draft notebook | Sabres swap second rounder for immediate blue-line boost
'Mrtka doesn’t figure to join the NHL lineup for at least a couple years, but Buffalo began Saturday – the second and final day of the draft – with a trade to provide immediate help on the blue line.' … [Read more...] about Draft notebook | Sabres swap second rounder for immediate blue-line boost
Meet the Sabres' 2025 draft class
'Here's a breakdown of each selection made by the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres’ 2025 draft class
The Sabres Report - Jun 28, 2025
Sabres pick defenseman Radim Mrtka at No. 9 in NHL draft
'Mrtka, 18, only got serious about playing hockey and pursuing a professional career in the last three years, but he became a playmaker for Seattle. He joined the Thunderbirds in December 2024 after playing the first 10 games of the season with HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech Extraliga. He led Seattle’s defensemen in points and was fifth among rookie defensemen in the WHL in … [Read more...] about Sabres pick defenseman Radim Mrtka at No. 9 in NHL draft
Sabres sign Jack Quinn to a two-year contract extension
'The former first-round draft pick in 2020 enters his fourth full NHL season, and has scored 39 goals with 58 assists in 159 games, and even in an injury-riddled season, became key on the Sabres' penalty kill before he sustained the ankle injury against San Jose. However, Quinn is minus-26 in his three full seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jack Quinn to a two-year contract extension
Josh Doan, Michael Kesselring ready to find solutions with Sabres
'“Coming in and trying to help find a solution is always fun, because there’s a way to go up and a way to go down,” said Doan, who played with Kesselring on the Arizona Coyotes before the franchise relocated to Utah last year. “The group here is finding its way and going in an upwards direction. You look at where Arizona was and how you’ve got to see that, for a little bit. I … [Read more...] about Josh Doan, Michael Kesselring ready to find solutions with Sabres
Mike Harrington: Michael Kesselring gives Sabres solid option as new tower with Owen Power
'“I think they see me with a lot of potential, and I played well when I had a lot of opportunity this year,” Kesselring said on his introductory video call with Buffalo media. “So I think the goal is just to carry that over and keep getting better. I think I’m a big guy that can move and I think I’m good two ways, so there’s a lot of ways that I can impact the game. And I’m … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Michael Kesselring gives Sabres solid option as new tower with Owen Power
NHL draft is decentralized this year. What it means for Sabres, and how teams will handle the change
'The change in format for this year stems from the 2023 draft in Nashville, an event that became a tipping point, of sorts, for its immediate future. Nashville isn’t cheap, which teams found out when they toted their entire hockey operations staffs to Tennessee. Additionally, according to Sports Business Journal, storms across the Southeast created travel issues, which delayed … [Read more...] about NHL draft is decentralized this year. What it means for Sabres, and how teams will handle the change
NHL Draft: Sabres select Radim Mrtka ninth overall
'Still, his transition to a faster and heavier game on the smaller ice surface went smoothly. Mrtka, 18, earned loads of ice time and morphed into a top draft prospect. While the language barrier was difficult at first, he learned it – “It just came to me naturally,” he said – and now speaks English so fluently he chatted on Zoom following his selection.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Sabres select Radim Mrtka ninth overall
Sabres re-sign Jack Quinn to two-year contract
'Quinn, who could’ve become a restricted free agent Tuesday, is coming off an inconsistent season in which he often struggled but set career highs by scoring 15 goals and 39 points in 74 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jack Quinn to two-year contract
Sabres' Jack Quinn gets $6.75 million contract update after JJ Peterka trade
'He's 23 years old, and he set career highs in goals (15) and assists (24) during the 2024-25 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn gets $6.75 million contract update after JJ Peterka trade
Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with ninth pick in 2025 NHL Draft
'The 6-foot-6, 218-pound defenseman started his draft year playing in the Czech professional league before making the jump to North America and joining the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with ninth pick in 2025 NHL Draft
Mrtka said being drafted in the NHL was a dream come true
'“I’m excited and it’s one of my dreams to be drafted, especially that high, so it’s an amazing feeling and I’m excited to move to a new city and a new team.”' … [Read more...] about Mrtka said being drafted in the NHL was a dream come true
Jack Quinn signs a two-year deal with the Sabres
'Last season Quinn could never get going which led Lindy Ruff to make him a healthy scratch more than once. In 74 games Quinn scored 15 goals and 24 assists for 39 points in 74 games.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn signs a two-year deal with the Sabres