'Sabres/Ottawa: Lump the Sabres and Senators into the same category because they fully expected entering the season to be adding talent at this deadline, not skating in circles (again). What a disappointing season locally.' … [Read more...] about NHL Trade Deadline: Winners, losers (and in between) as teams complete business
The Sabres Report - Mar 9, 2024
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams emotional after trading Kyle Okposo to Panthers: ‘An unbelievable person’
'“An unbelievable person,” an emotional Adams said Friday in KeyBank Center after dealing the veteran winger to the Florida Panthers hours before the 3 p.m. trade deadline. “I have a lot of respect for people that are selfless in this game and what he’s given to this organization, his heart and soul.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams emotional after trading Kyle Okposo to Panthers: ‘An unbelievable person’
Casey Mittelstadt’s status made trading for coveted Bowen Byram possible
'Adams said he had been working for a couple of years to find a young, top-pair defenseman. Those type of defenders, of course, are extremely difficult to pry away from teams. “You generally have to draft him,” said Adams, who on Wednesday traded Mittelstadt to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram. “So these are really, really difficult trades to … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s status made trading for coveted Bowen Byram possible
Sabres move two more veterans ahead of trade deadline
'“He’s an unbelievable person and I have a lot of respect for people that are selfless in this game,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said of the former Sabres forward. “I want to thank him, (his wife) Danielle and his kids — these are amazing people. I wish him the best. I know he’ll be missed but I know he has an amazing opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres move two more veterans ahead of trade deadline
Saturday's Edmonton Coverage
Sabres take losing streak into game against the Oilers (AP) Pre-Game Report: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Edmonton Coverage
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Florida Panthers add another veteran forward ahead of NHL trade deadline (Miami Herald) Florida Panthers Acquire Forward Kyle Okposo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers acquire veteran defenseman Erik Johnson, trade Wade Allison in separate deal (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers acquire Stanley Cup-winning D-man in trade with Sabres (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers Trade Deadline: Flyers Make Trades for Depth Forward, Defensemen (WENJ-FM) Flyers acquire Erik Johnson from Buffalo in exchange for a fourth round 2024 NHL Draft pick … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Saturday's San Jose Coverage
Sharks, Devils swap goalies; San Jose adds Los Gatos native in separate deal (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks acquire goalies Vanecek, Cooley in deadline day trades (NBC Sports Bay Area) Sharks acquire goaltender Devin Cooley from Buffalo (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage
Sabres trade Kyle Okposo to Panthers for Calle Sjalin, '24 pick
'With Okposo being on a one-year deal worth $2.5 million, the Sabres did not have to retain any salary with the full freight of his contract going to the Panthers. Cap Friendly projects the defending Eastern Conference champions have less than $1.4 million remaining in cap space.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Kyle Okposo to Panthers for Calle Sjalin, ’24 pick
Kevyn Adams said he had to get a top defenseman back if he was going to trade Mittelstadt
'“I have an incredible amount of respect for Casey and he’s loved in that locker-room and I was not shopping him, he was a sought after player and it’s no secret that I’ve been working for a couple of years to find a defenseman and it’s really tough in this league to find a top pair talent that Bo Byram is at that age because you generally have to draft them."' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams said he had to get a top defenseman back if he was going to trade Mittelstadt
Sabres deal Kyle Okposo to Panthers for conditional draft pick, prospect
'The 35-year-old is now set to reunite with good friend Sam Reinhart with the Panthers, along with some other familiar faces in Evan Rodrigues, Brandon Montour and Dmitry Kulikov.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Kyle Okposo to Panthers for conditional draft pick, prospect
Sabres send defenseman Erik Johnson to Flyers
'The 35-year-old was one of the main reasons, along with Jordan Greenway, why the Sabres' penalty kill turned things around this season. However, he did struggle while playing at 5-on-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send defenseman Erik Johnson to Flyers
Sabres move goalie Devin Cooley to Sharks
'Cooley has split time in net with veteran Dustin Tokarski and rookie Devon Levi with the Rochester Americans throughout the course of the 2023-24 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move goalie Devin Cooley to Sharks
Buffalo Sabres trade Kyle Okposo to Florida Panthers for Calle Sjalin and conditional draft pick
'The Sabres said the seventh-round pick will become a fifth-round pick if the Panthers win the Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Kyle Okposo to Florida Panthers for Calle Sjalin and conditional draft pick
Buffalo Sabres trade defenseman Erik Johnson to Philadelphia Flyers
'Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Sabres in July. He played in 50 games this season and scored three goals while averaging 13:48 in ice time.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade defenseman Erik Johnson to Philadelphia Flyers