'Byram knows many of the young players in the Sabres organization, as he's played with Devon Levi, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, and Peyton Krebs with Team Canada at the World Juniors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Bowen Byram from Avalanche for Casey Mittelstadt
The Sabres Report - Mar 7, 2024
Buffalo Sabres trade Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado Avalanche for 2019 4th overall draft pick Bowen Byram
'In exchange for Mittelstadt, the Sabres are receiving a young defenseman from Colorado who is averaging almost 20 minutes of ice time each game.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado Avalanche for 2019 4th overall draft pick Bowen Byram
Sabres trade forward Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado for defenseman Bowen Byram
'Byram, 22, has tallied eight goals and 20 points in 55 games for the Avalanche this season. He was the fourth overall selection in the 2019 draft and won the 2022 Stanley Cup with Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade forward Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado for defenseman Bowen Byram
Buffalo Sabres trade Mittelstadt to Colorado for Bowen Byram
'Byram was selected fourth overall by Colorado in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Mittelstadt to Colorado for Bowen Byram
Matthews scores 54th in OT, lifts Maple Leafs past Sabres
'“Yeah, I mean, obviously, they have some very highly skilled players over there, some of the best in the world," Buffalo forward Dylan Cozens said, "so we had to manage the puck and try not to give them much because they'll capitalize off those opportunities. We just wanted to play a mature game.”' … [Read more...] about Matthews scores 54th in OT, lifts Maple Leafs past Sabres
Sabres react to Byram trade following OT loss to Leafs
'“It's an interesting position to be in because [Mittelstadt’s] loved in that locker room,” coach Don Granato said following the game. “They know it’s a business. They know it’s that time of the year. … Obviously, you have to play a game. These guys, in this building and this rivalry, playing the Maple Leafs, is something they’re excited about. I think that pulled them right … [Read more...] about Sabres react to Byram trade following OT loss to Leafs
Sabres acquire Byram from Avalanche
'The fourth-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Byram has 63 points (23+40) in 146 career regular-season games. He has 12 assists in 27 career playoff games, 20 of which came during Colorado’s run to the Stanley Cup in 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Byram from Avalanche
The Sabres Report - Mar 6, 2024
The schedule forges on as Sabres captain Kyle Okposo waits to find out if he's staying or going
'“It’s different. It’s a position that I’ve never been in my entire career basically,” Okposo said. “It’s part of the business and I’m going to go about my day and be professional and be who I am. I’m not going to change who I am just because of the situation that I’m in. I’m here today and just trying to do the best I can to lead the group.”' … [Read more...] about The schedule forges on as Sabres captain Kyle Okposo waits to find out if he’s staying or going
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo quiet on future as trade deadline nears
'In answering other questions, however, Okposo essentially acknowledged the obvious: that after eight years in Buffalo, he seems prepared for a possible trade that would offer him a chance to pursue the Stanley Cup in perhaps his final season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo quiet on future as trade deadline nears
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres face the Maple Leafs in Atlantic Division action (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage
Kyle Okposo knows Sunday might have been last game in Buffalo
'"You never know what’s going to happen, but it definitely went through my mind," said Okposo on Tuesday after practice. "I took a little bit of extra time, and we’ll see what Friday brings."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo knows Sunday might have been last game in Buffalo
Granato feels Sabres have gained confidence, maturity throughout season
'"We did make some changes. Tried to make them as subtle as possible, because the psyche was the biggest challenge, I thought, through the start of the year," said Sabres head coach Don Granato during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "It did cost us games not having an effective power play early on when we had chances to make a difference."' … [Read more...] about Granato feels Sabres have gained confidence, maturity throughout season
Luukkonen embracing workload as Sabres' primary starter
'“It feels great to have the confidence of the coaching staff,” Luukkonen said after practice at LECOM Harborcenter on Tuesday. “Starting back-to-back, it’s not a usual thing you get to do as a goalie. It feels great to have the trust of the coaching staff to get those two back-to-back starts. It was great.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen embracing workload as Sabres’ primary starter
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Metsa: ‘It’s fun being an underdog’ (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 5, 2024
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams plans to retool '.500 team' with long-term plan in mind
'Only a few players on the Sabres are performing better than last season, when the club won seven of its last nine games to finish with 91 points, Buffalo’s highest total since it had 96 in 2010-11. Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner have a combined 55 goals after the trio produced 118 last season. Dylan Cozens dropped from 31 to 14, Victor Olofsson plummeted from 28 to … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams plans to retool ‘.500 team’ with long-term plan in mind