'Iginla exploded in his first season in Kelowna this year quadrupling his scoring numbers from the season before. the 17-year-old recorded 84 points(47+37) in just 64 games. With these numbers, he led his team in goals and was fourth in the league in points among draft eligible players.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: 2024 NHL Draft profile: Tij Iginla
The Sabres Report - Jun 28, 2024
Buffalo Sabres make their first move of the offseason, trade with San Jose Sharks
'"We feel strongly that after (pick) six or seven there's a wide range of where the names are going to go. We felt that it was a really good value for us to make that deal, says Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams. "We really like the group of players that we see ourselves potentially targeting at 14 and we pick up an extra asset which is good value."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres make their first move of the offseason, trade with San Jose Sharks
'We need things done': Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams taking different approach to 2024 NHL Draft
'"We're actively shopping around," were the exact words GMKA used when talking with reporters on Thursday afternoon. This came just an hour after Buffalo traded the 11th overall pick to San Jose for picks 14 and 42 overall.' … [Read more...] about ‘We need things done’: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams taking different approach to 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres slide back to pick 14, add 2nd-rounder
'Buffalo moved down three spots to pick No. 14 in the first round while adding an additional second-round selection (No. 42) in a trade with the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Obtaining the second-rounder originally owned by the New Jersey Devils, the Sabres now hold consecutive picks in the second, among their nine selections in the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slide back to pick 14, add 2nd-rounder
4 check: Options for Sabres with No. 14 pick
'The Sabres most recently picked 14th in 2021, drafting forward Isak Rosen, one of their top prospects in Rochester over the past two seasons. Zemgus Girgensons, a pending free agent who has been an alternate captain for three seasons was drafted 14th in 2012. Among the other 14th picks were skaters who played more than 500 games for the team, Ric Seiling (1977) and Jay McKee … [Read more...] about 4 check: Options for Sabres with No. 14 pick
4 free agents the Sabres could target this offseason
'If you tuned into this year’s Stanley Cup Final, you likely heard Warren Foegele’s name mentioned a few times.' … [Read more...] about 4 free agents the Sabres could target this offseason
Sabres add draft pick in trade with San Jose
'"There was not a trade, and we went through every possibly scenario with every team you could possibly go through, that we felt comfortable made sense for pick 11," Adams told the local Buffalo media out in Las Vegas. "There's also any trade that we've potentially looked at or talked about, there could still be the same trade there at 14."' … [Read more...] about Sabres add draft pick in trade with San Jose
Sabres GM Adams: no decision has been made on Jeff Skinner buyout
'Buffalo has until Sunday at 5 p.m. ET to decide on whether or not they will buy out Skinner's contract, and according to Adams, the team is still in communication with Skinner's camp and discussing all options.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams: no decision has been made on Jeff Skinner buyout
Sabres acquire 14th, 42nd-overall picks from Sharks
'The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a first-round pick (14th overall, originally belonging to Pittsburgh) and a second-round pick (42nd overall, originally belonging to New Jersey) in the 2024 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a first-round pick (11th overall).' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 14th, 42nd-overall picks from Sharks
Breaking down the Sabres' trade with San Jose ahead of the NHL Draft
'“I think this draft might be a little bit unique after that point when you get to six to 15,” Forton said. “I think there’s a really wide spectrum of players and probably a lot of difference of opinions across the league on that group of players.”' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres’ trade with San Jose ahead of the NHL Draft
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks front office wins several team achievement awards for business excellence during 2023-24 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 27, 2024
Casey Mittelstadt's contract in Colorado may be a sign of Sabres' plan at center
'The Sabres could have afforded Mittelstadt, especially on a bridge contract like the one he received from Colorado, and he expressed interest in signing a long-term pact to be a franchise pillar with Thompson, Cozens, Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and others. But General Manager Kevyn Adams preferred to take advantage of a robust trade market for Mittelstadt to acquire the young, … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s contract in Colorado may be a sign of Sabres’ plan at center
Sabres' prospect pipeline filled with potential trade chips for GM Kevyn Adams
'Most haven’t contributed in the NHL yet. Of the 35 prospects drafted by the Sabres since 2020, only Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, Zach Benson and Owen Power have appeared in at least 10 games with Buffalo. A few recent picks, most notably defenseman Mats Lindgren, are now free agents because the club chose not to sign them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospect pipeline filled with potential trade chips for GM Kevyn Adams
NHL Draft: If Sabres don’t trade 11th pick, Tij Iginla could be strong choice
'Iginla’s dynamic play with the Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets last season generated extra noise. A strong argument can be made he showcased more development in 2023-24 than any draft-eligible player.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: If Sabres don’t trade 11th pick, Tij Iginla could be strong choice
Adams starts a very busy two weeks for Sabres
'Adams admitted Thursday this is the first time he’s interested in trading his first-round pick, which is the 11th overall selection. If the right deal doesn’t come along, some players to watch at Pick 11 would be forwards Beckett Sennecke, Tij Iginla, Cole Eiserman and Cayden Lindstrom.' … [Read more...] about Adams starts a very busy two weeks for Sabres