'The Sabres acquired Cecconi, 26, from the Dallas Stars last December. The Youngstown, New York native tallied eight points (3+5) in 41 regular-season games with the Rochester Americans and then added five points (2+3) in 14 playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cecconi to 1-year deal
The Sabres Report - Jun 24, 2023
Draft Preview | 7 (more) forwards who could be available at 13th overall
'To fit with what NHL Director of Central Scouting Dan Marr is calling the "year for the skilled, speedy forwards," here are seven more forwards who could be options for the Sabres with the 13th pick.' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | 7 (more) forwards who could be available at 13th overall
The Sabres Report - Jun 23, 2023
Mike Harrington: This draft marks the start of new stage for Kevyn Adams' career as Sabres GM
'“I’m really excited about how it’s played out for us in the decisions that we’ve made over the past few years,” Adams said. “The people that are in our organization that have come back I’m really excited about, so that gives me a lot of confidence in where we are moving forward. Players that go other places, whether it was timing or it just didn’t work out, you’re always happy … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This draft marks the start of new stage for Kevyn Adams’ career as Sabres GM
Contracts for Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power in works; Kevyn Adams confident in goalies
'“(We) have started those conversations so now we’re in the process of working our way through it,” Adams said. “We’ve made it clear to them we see them as really important people and pieces of our franchise moving forward and they’ve made it clear to us they want to be here, so we’ll keep working on it.”' … [Read more...] about Contracts for Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power in works; Kevyn Adams confident in goalies
Draft Preview | 7 forwards who could be available at 13th overall
'Since this year's draft features several highly skilled and fast forwards, we will start by profiling seven who could be selected by the Sabres with the 13th pick. On Friday, we will examine seven more.' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | 7 forwards who could be available at 13th overall
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Lukas Rousek: Season in review (Amerks.com) Linus Weissbach: Season in review (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 22, 2023
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams canvassing the league to upgrade his NHL roster
'The Sabres are in the market for a top-four defenseman who can complement Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson. A goalie also will be on the shopping list if one the club likes is available for the right price.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams canvassing the league to upgrade his NHL roster
Sabres' 7-game preseason schedule includes neutral-site game in St. Thomas, Ont.
'A start time and broadcast information for the Kraft Hockeyville game involving Buffalo and Toronto will be revealed at a later date. It will be an intimate setting as Joe Thornton Community Centre has fixed seating for 2,200 fans and standing room for 300.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 7-game preseason schedule includes neutral-site game in St. Thomas, Ont.
Kevyn Adams looking at ‘every possible scenario’ to improve Sabres
'“You have to go into this very methodical, calm and flush everything out and make sure that ultimately the decisions you make are because you really are on board with what that’s going to do to help you win a Stanley Cup, not just do a move to make,” he said. “It puts us in a little bit of a different spot compared to maybe other drafts, but still philosophically, how I look … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams looking at ‘every possible scenario’ to improve Sabres
Sabres release 2023 preseason schedule
'Broadcast and ticket information for the preseason games will be announced at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2023 preseason schedule
GM Kevyn Adams talks draft, state of Sabres amid busy portion of offseason
'“This is an exciting draft and looks to be a pretty strong group of players,” said Adams at his pre-draft press conference on Wednesday morning. “Always, time will tell where it stacks up in several years, but we feel really good about the player we’re going to get at 13 and past 13 too. Our other picks."' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams talks draft, state of Sabres amid busy portion of offseason
Sabres release complete 2023 preseason schedule
'The team’s first home preseason game is scheduled for Sept. 26 at KeyBank Center against the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release complete 2023 preseason schedule
Sabres to take part in Kraft Hockeyville celebration, play preseason game against Maple Leafs in Ontario
'“We are thrilled to participate in the Kraft Hockeyville preseason game as part of West Lorne, Ontario winning Kraft Hockeyville 2023,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. “This is a fantastic opportunity for our organization to compete in a unique environment that is dedicated to strengthening communities and fostering inclusivity in our sport through the community’s … [Read more...] about Sabres to take part in Kraft Hockeyville celebration, play preseason game against Maple Leafs in Ontario
Maple Leafs, Sabres to meet in pre-season game in St. Thomas on Sept. 27
'The Atlantic Division rivals will play at the Joe Thornton Community Centre on Sept. 27. The other Kraft Hockeyville pre-season game will see the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers clash in Sydney, N.S., on Oct. 1.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Sabres to meet in pre-season game in St. Thomas on Sept. 27
Maple Leafs, Sabres to play West Lorne Hockeyville preseason game
'However, for “logistical reasons,” officials with the NHL say the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres, slated for Wednesday, Sept. 27, won’t be in West Lorne, but will be played in St. Thomas at Joe Thornton Community Centre, named after the retired local NHLer. The West Lorne rink, the home of the Comets, only has a seating capacity of 377 and its … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Sabres to play West Lorne Hockeyville preseason game