'Buffalo has 26 players 25-years-old and younger and only three are 25. They have 21 players 23 years of age or younger. They have 16 players 22 and under, 13 that are 21 and under, eight that are 20 and under and three that are 19 and under. Adams can’t sign them all or play them all in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about With the NHL Combine in Buffalo this week, the Sabres should have focus on multiple things
The Sabres Report - Jun 6, 2024
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Report: Amerks close to hiring Mike Leone as new head coach (WROC-TV) Amerks well represented in Stanley Cup Final (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 5, 2024
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Stevens driven by people, not awards at this stage of the game (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 4, 2024
Sabres' possibilities for 11th pick come into focus as Buffalo hosts scouting combine
'The Sabres could use the No. 11 pick as a trade chip to help their roster. There are several prospects to keep an eye on this week, though, as we wait to see how Adams will handle this pivotal offseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ possibilities for 11th pick come into focus as Buffalo hosts scouting combine
Savoie, Komarov wrap up 2023-24 seasons at CHL Memorial Cup
'Matt Savoie, one of the Sabres' first-round picks in the 2022 NHL Draft, got to the semifinal round of the tournament with the Moose Jaw Warriors, while 2022 fifth-round defenseman Vsevolod Komarov got there with the Drummondville Voltigeurs.' … [Read more...] about Savoie, Komarov wrap up 2023-24 seasons at CHL Memorial Cup
NHL Draft Preview | Everything you need to know before the Sabres are on the clock
'The first round is projected to be deep in defensive talent, with Carter Yakemchuk – a 6-foot-3, right shot defenseman who scored 30 goals in the WHL – standing out as one of the names who has been mocked to Buffalo in early media drafts.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Preview | Everything you need to know before the Sabres are on the clock
The Sabres Report - Jun 2, 2024
Sabres' Matt Savoie used season of 'planes, trains and automobiles' to prep for NHL
'There were times over the past nine months when the Buffalo Sabres prospect didn’t even bother to unpack some of his belongings. He hauled his hockey sticks and an equipment bag across the globe, from Buffalo to Sweden, until January when he arrived in the small southern Saskatchewan city of Moose Jaw.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie used season of ‘planes, trains and automobiles’ to prep for NHL
Inside the NHL: What has new Seattle coach Dan Bylsma learned in his long wait after firing by Sabres?
'Dan Bylsma did not do a good job coaching the Sabres in his second season here. Bottom line. But it’s always been my view he and General Manager Tim Murray got a raw deal when they were fired on April 20, 2017. The revolving door of Sabres coaches and GMs dates to their dismissals, when Terry and Kim Pegula seemingly caved to Jack Eichel and other players and fired the coach … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What has new Seattle coach Dan Bylsma learned in his long wait after firing by Sabres?
The Sabres Report - May 31, 2024
Sabres won’t sign Mats Lindgren, two other prospects
'The Buffalo News first reported the Sabres will relinquish the rights to Lindgren, defenseman Albert Lyckasen and center Jakub Konecny. The Sabres selected Lyckasen and Konecny in the seventh round in 2020, general manager Kevyn Adams’ first draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t sign Mats Lindgren, two other prospects
Savoie enjoying final ride at Memorial Cup after nomadic final junior season
'he five-foot-nine, 179-pound Savoie was a first-round pick (ninth overall) of the Buffalo Sabres in 2022. After being injured for much of training camp this year, he was assigned to Rochester on a conditioning assignment. He had five points (two goals, three assists) in six games in the AHL before making his NHL debut on Nov. 10. Savoie was assigned to Wenatchee the next day. … [Read more...] about Savoie enjoying final ride at Memorial Cup after nomadic final junior season
Sabres will not sign 2022 fourth-round pick Mats Lindgren
'The one prospect not getting a contract from the Sabres that surprises me a little bit is 2022 fourth-round pick Mats Lindgren. I think it has more to do with organizational depth than Lindgren himself.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will not sign 2022 fourth-round pick Mats Lindgren
The Sabres Report - May 30, 2024
How the Sabres scouted, drafted QMJHL top defenseman Vsevelod Komarov
'Komarov decided as a teenager to leave home for Quebec because its major junior league had the coaching, smaller ice surfaces and physical play to prepare him for an NHL future. He learned English in a province, and while on a team, where most speak French. Komarov worked tirelessly to evolve from a lanky, raw defenseman into a formidable presence on the ice. His dedication … [Read more...] about How the Sabres scouted, drafted QMJHL top defenseman Vsevelod Komarov
Ryan Johnson looks forward to big summer, improvement for next season
'Johnson had actually impressed in his first NHL training camp and the 22-year-old just kept it up in Rochester. Johnson had only played nine games with the Amerks, but it was enough to show that the 31st overall pick in 2019 deserved an opportunity. Johnson spoke after the Amerks were eliminated in the Calder Cup Playoffs by the Syracuse Crunch. He said the whole season was … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson looks forward to big summer, improvement for next season
The Sabres Report - May 28, 2024
Rasmus Dahlin captured bronze, but Dylan Cozens was Sabres' biggest winner at Worlds
'The 2019 first-round draft pick has 16 goals and 24 points in 20 games at two world championships. He also owns a pair of medals from the IIHF World Junior Championship, the second of which he earned with Canada after tallying 16 points in just seven games.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin captured bronze, but Dylan Cozens was Sabres’ biggest winner at Worlds
After difficult season, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens stars for Team Canada
'While Sabres center Dylan Cozens fell short of earning a medal in the tournament – Team Canada finished fourth, losing Sunday’s bronze medal game 4-2 to Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and Team Sweden – he ended his season on a high note.' … [Read more...] about After difficult season, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens stars for Team Canada