'The native of Hutchinson, Minnesota produced well with the USNTDP, putting up a combined 35 goals and 59 assists for 94 points in 88 games played between the program and the junior team in the United States Hockey League (USHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick forward Brodie Ziemer with 71st pick in 2024 NHL Draft
The Sabres Report - Jun 30, 2024
Sabres take defenseman Luke Osburn with 108th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'Elite Prospects considers Osburn to be a puck-moving defenseman with good puck handling abilities, being good at controlling, maneuvering, and maintaining possession of the puck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take defenseman Luke Osburn with 108th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres select defenseman Simon-Pier Brunet with 123rd pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'This past season in Drummondville, Brunet played alongside Sabres prospect Vsevolod Komarov on the blue line, helping the Voltigeurs to a championship in the QMJHL. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound native of Gatineau, Quebec recorded 14 points (4+10) in 52 regular season games, while adding six points (2+4) in 19 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Simon-Pier Brunet with 123rd pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres pick defenseman Patrick Geary with 172nd overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'The left-shot defenseman happens to be a Hamburg native, who just completed his Freshman season with the Spartans. In 32 games played in East Lansing, Mich., the 20-year-old scored five goals and added eight assists for 13 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick defenseman Patrick Geary with 172nd overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres take forward Vasily Zelenov with 204th pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'The Russian-born forward has been playing in Austria over the last five years. Last season saw the 18-year-old crack the professional Red Bull Hockey Juniors team, where he put up 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points in 40 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take forward Vasily Zelenov with 204th pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres wrap 2024 NHL Draft by selecting goalie Ryerson Leenders with 219th pick
'The Nanticoke, Ontario native appeared in 46 games with the Steelheads this past season, posting a 24-17-4 record and lead the OHL in save percentage (.909). His 24 wins also ranked 10th amongst all goalies in the league during the regular season..' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap 2024 NHL Draft by selecting goalie Ryerson Leenders with 219th pick
Why buying out Jeff Skinner made sense for the Buffalo Sabres
'The largest saving is this upcoming season, when the Sabres will save $7.55 million with Skinner still on their cap for just $1.44 million.' … [Read more...] about Why buying out Jeff Skinner made sense for the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres leave a lot left to be desired after 2024 NHL Draft
'So then we head into Saturday and just five minutes before the start of the second and final day of the draft it happens. The Sabres made a trade. But the result left a lot of fans scratching their head.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres leave a lot left to be desired after 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres buying out Jeff Skinner, opening $7.5M in cap space
'The move will provide Buffalo about $7.5 million in immediate salary cap relief, and the Sabres could have more than $30 million in cap space available for the start of free agency on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buying out Jeff Skinner, opening $7.5M in cap space
Sabres start process of buying out Jeff Skinner's contract, GM Adams says
'After Skinner posted 82 points the previous season, the now 32-year-old forward saw a significant dip in production this past year, tallying 46 points in 74 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start process of buying out Jeff Skinner’s contract, GM Adams says
Sabres acquire forward Beck Malenstyn from Capitals
'The 6'3", 200 pound forward tallied 21 points in 81 games last season. The 26-year-old forward brings value on the penalty kill, leading the Capitals' forwards in time on ice while shorthanded (211:32), ranking 5th in the NHL in that category last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire forward Beck Malenstyn from Capitals
Who did the Sabres pick in the 2024 NHL Draft?
'Here is a recap of the Sabres 2024 draft selections.' … [Read more...] about Who did the Sabres pick in the 2024 NHL Draft?
Sabres acquire Malenstyn from Capitals
'Malenstyn, 26, set career highs in goals (6), assists (15), and points (21) in 81 games last season. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound forward ranked fifth among NHL forwards in shorthanded time on ice (211:32) while leading Capitals forwards in blocked shots (93) and all Capitals players in hits (241). He was on the ice for 562 defensive-zone faceoffs at 5-on-5, which ranked third in … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Malenstyn from Capitals
Meet the Buffalo Sabres' 2024 Draft Class
'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams believes that Helenius could be ready for pro hockey soon.' … [Read more...] about Meet the Buffalo Sabres’ 2024 Draft Class
Final takeaways from the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas
'The other, ongoing objective – which will continue with the start of free agency at noon on Monday and into the remainder of the offseason – was to pursue avenues to improve the NHL roster. Adams emphasized being harder to play against as one area he hoped to address.' … [Read more...] about Final takeaways from the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas