'"That group, as a whole, reminded me a lot of the 'Avs' group," said Johnson on Sunday. "Dahlin seems super dynamic, and I think he’s one of the best in the league. With Power and Samuelsson, it’s a really great trio. So it just felt like a really good fit, and I think I can lend some experience and just help any way I can."' … [Read more...] about Johnson, Clifton had different reasons for signing with Sabres
The Sabres Report - Jul 3, 2023
Adams said things are so much easier when players they target want to come to Buffalo
'“What’s starting to happen here within our own locker-room is the players themselves talk about building something special and that gets around to other players in the league and now different agents call and talk about what they hear is going on here in Buffalo and to have Erik Johnson, a Stanley Cup champion with a great career and to have us at the top of his list is pretty … [Read more...] about Adams said things are so much easier when players they target want to come to Buffalo
4 check: Sabres free agent scores, development camp insights
'“The Donny connection was huge,” said Clifton, who had “a couple teams in the mix,” but made “a pretty easy decision” to sign with Buffalo. The 28-year-old defenseman joins a number of Sabres with prior experience playing under Granato with the U.S. National Development Team.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres free agent scores, development camp insights
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres start development camp and free agency
'It looks like the Sabres are through for the time being in free agency. I was very surprised that for the first time in my career, teams were able to sign some good free agents to reasonable term and reasonable dollars. That allowed Kevyn Adams to ink two defensemen, Erik Johnson and Connor Clifton to contracts that make sense and Buffalo didn’t have to give up any of their … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres start development camp and free agency
Clifton, Johnson believe Sabres are ready to take next step
'"There's nothing like winning and winning the Cup was the best experience, the most fun I've ever had," Johnson said. "Once you get a taste of it, you want it again. Buffalo's a spot that is knocking on the door and we're going to be really close. It's a team that's on the rise for years to come."' … [Read more...] about Clifton, Johnson believe Sabres are ready to take next step
Sabres prospect Johnson excited for opportunity with organization
'"It's really nice. Honestly, it's been a gift to be around this team and the other prospects," he said after the Sabres' first on-ice session. "… It's special being a part of the organization officially."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Johnson excited for opportunity with organization
Sabres 2023 Development Camp: Day One Notebook
'For many, Sunday’s hour-long practice session served as an unofficial introduction to the organization. The players were divided up into two groups and were put through a series of drills that emphasized skill development and further exposed them to NHL rules. Most importantly, though, it was an opportunity to acclimatize themselves with the Sabres specific style of play and … [Read more...] about Sabres 2023 Development Camp: Day One Notebook
The Sabres Report - Jul 2, 2023
How Erik Johnson and Connor Clifton fit in Sabres' plans on defense
'A league-wide search to provide coach Don Granato with more options to play with the Sabres’ core defensemen ended during the opening hours of free agency Saturday when the club announced a one-year, $3.25 million contract for recent Stanley Cup champion Erik Johnson and a three-year pact worth $3.333 million per season for former Boston Bruins blue-liner Connor Clifton.' … [Read more...] about How Erik Johnson and Connor Clifton fit in Sabres’ plans on defense
Mike Harrington: Erik Johnson's Stanley Cup moment is the big reason he was attractive to the Sabres
'What Johnson has been is a conscience of the Colorado locker room. You can bet that Kyle Okposo, Alex Tuch and Zemgus Girgensons can’t wait to welcome him in that role here. And that Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson and Owen Power can’t wait to soak up as much as they can from him.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Erik Johnson’s Stanley Cup moment is the big reason he was attractive to the Sabres
Sabres top draft choice Zach Benson headlines 35-player development camp roster
'Benson, the Sabres’ top choice with the 13th pick in the NHL draft, headlines the club’s roster for its development camp, which begins Sunday and ends Thursday with a 3-on-3 tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top draft choice Zach Benson headlines 35-player development camp roster
Sabres sign defensemen Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton in free agency, bring back Tyson Jost
'General manager Kevyn Adams said leading up to free agency he wanted to add to his blue line this offseason, and in Johnson and Clifton he addressed the Sabres’ most glaring need.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defensemen Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton in free agency, bring back Tyson Jost
Sabres sign two goalies for Rochester, including Dustin Tokarski, and forward
'Malcolm Subban, the Amerks’ No. 1 goalie last year, signed with the St. Louis Blues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign two goalies for Rochester, including Dustin Tokarski, and forward
Zach Benson, Sabres’ other NHL Draft picks to attend development camp
'The roster released today features 19 forwards, 11 defensemen and five goalies.' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson, Sabres’ other NHL Draft picks to attend development camp
Tyson Jost re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
'"I've definitely loved my time in Buffalo," Jost said. "It's been amazing. I couldn't have asked for things to work out any better. I'm really, really happy that I ended up here."' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
Sabres bolster blue line, add Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton
'The 35-year-old Johnson is signing a one-year deal worth $3.25 million. Sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan the deal also includes a $1.25 million signing bonus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster blue line, add Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton