'Sjalin, 24, was with the Charlotte Checkers prior to the trade. He has three assists in 22 games this season. He has 11 points (5+6) in 61 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo traded to Florida
The Sabres Report - Mar 9, 2024
Erik Johnson gets traded to Philadelphia Flyers
'Buffalo remains nine points out in the race at the trade deadline, and so they have traded the veteran to a contender in the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson gets traded to Philadelphia Flyers
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres make moves at NHL trade deadline
'This is the type of defenseman the Sabres should’ve acquired last offseason, a guy that can play on your top pair and compliment Rasmus Dahlin. The bonus of this trade in Byram is only 22 years old. This kid has already shown he can skate and lead the attack out of the zone in just one game as a Sabre.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres make moves at NHL trade deadline
Sabres acquire Sjalin, 7th-round pick from Panthers
'Sjalin – a native of Osterlund, Sweden – was a fifth-round draft pick (145th overall) by the New York Rangers in 2017. He previously played for Leksands IF of the SHL, where he was teammates with current Sabres prospect Isak Rosen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Sjalin, 7th-round pick from Panthers
Sabres acquire 2024 4th-round pick from Flyers
'The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Erik Johnson, the team announced Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 2024 4th-round pick from Flyers
Sabres acquire 2025 7th-round pick
'The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for goaltender Devin Cooley, the team announced Friday. The pick originally belonged to the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 2025 7th-round pick
Sabres recall Jost, Clague; loan Johnson to Rochester
'Jost has recorded 14 points (4+10) in 25 games for Rochester in 2023-24 while Clague leads all Amerks defensemen with 23 points (10+13) in 42 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Jost, Clague; loan Johnson to Rochester
Adams discusses adding 'top-pair talent' in Byram, recaps trade deadline
'“I'll say it and I'm sure everybody else would say we're disappointed with where we are,” Adams said. “We need to be better. And the Bo Byram decision, making a big trade like that was to upgrade our team and to make our team better now and into the future, and that's what we're going to work towards in the summer.”' … [Read more...] about Adams discusses adding ‘top-pair talent’ in Byram, recaps trade deadline
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Metsa, Murray power Amerks to overtime win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Amerks, 4-3, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 8, 2024
Observations: Sabres are off key in 4-2 loss to Predators in Music City
'Without Thompson and the departed Casey Mittelstadt, coach Don Granato was suddenly without two of his top three centers for most of the season. And it showed how much Mittelstadt is missed. There's nobody on this roster ready to take up his minutes.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres are off key in 4-2 loss to Predators in Music City
Mike Harrington: A big move on defense has big impact in Sabres' dressing room
'Cozens decided to head to Mittelstadt’s hotel room, which was a beehive of activity as his friend quickly packed while his phone was crackling with calls and texts. “A lot of guys didn’t have a chance to say goodbye,” Cozens said. “They were sleeping. It’s crazy how quick change like that is.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A big move on defense has big impact in Sabres’ dressing room
Following trade, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson earns another chance, scores goal
'“It’s not fun,” said Olofsson, who also played in Thursday’s road game against the Nashville Predators. “I’ve been watching most games and just trying to stay ready and be ready when I’m in lineup again.”' … [Read more...] about Following trade, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson earns another chance, scores goal
Sabres believe trade gives them special person, player in Bowen Byram
'“Then on the ice, he has a ton of skill, works his brains out,” he said. “He’s not afraid to get dirty in the corners, too. He’s a Cup champion and we need that in our own locker room and on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe trade gives them special person, player in Bowen Byram
Friday's Nashville Coverage
How Filip Forsberg pulled off 9th career hat trick in Nashville Predators' win over Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Forsberg Nets Ninth Career Hat Trick, Powers Predators to 4-2 Win Over Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Nashville Coverage
Forsberg’s hat trick leads Predators over Sabres 4-2
'“It was nice to get it out of the way,” Byram said. “Obviously, not the way you want your first game with a new team to end, but that’s the way it goes. We’ll head back to Buffalo now and I’ll try to get my life somewhat sorted and get ready to play again.”' … [Read more...] about Forsberg’s hat trick leads Predators over Sabres 4-2