'"We're trying to find the best prospect, and asset for our organization for the future," said Forton on Wednesday. "Having said that Kevyn does a great job talking to us all the time about what the NHL looks like right now, who are the players having success on our big club."' … [Read more...] about Adams feels ‘really good’ about prospects available with 13th pick in 2023 NHL Draft
The Sabres Report - Jun 22, 2023
Sabres open 2023 preseason in Washington
'Buffalo will open the preseason on Sunday, Sept. 24 when they travel to Washington to face the Capitals. The Sabres will also host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, Sept. 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open 2023 preseason in Washington
Sabres to play in Kraft Hockeyville preseason game against Maple Leafs
'It was the first of seven preseason games announced for the Sabres on Wednesday, and will be the third game on their preseason schedule. It is still unclear when the National Hockey League will announce its schedule for the 2023-24 regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play in Kraft Hockeyville preseason game against Maple Leafs
Sabres announce they'll play in Kraft Hockeyville preseason game versus Toronto
'West Lorne was one of two winning communities for the 2023 Kraft's Hockeyville contest. This game will help give the West Lorne Arena over $250,000 worth of upgrades to their facility.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce they’ll play in Kraft Hockeyville preseason game versus Toronto
Sabres preseason schedule includes 3 home matchups, Hockeyville game
'Tthe team will be crossing the border into St. Thomas, Ontario to face the Toronto Maple Leafs for a Kraft Hockeyville game on Sept. 27. The matchup will take place at Joe Thorton Community Centre, which is about 40 minutes away from the Kraft Hockeyville-winning community of West Lorne, Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preseason schedule includes 3 home matchups, Hockeyville game
Hamilton Take 2: Kevyn Adams' outlook and the Sabres' immediate needs
'I am 100% convinced that Adams is actively working to trade for a top-four defenseman, but I am really not all that convinced that he’s working to trade for a goalie. On Wednesday, he was asked if he would be confident or willing to go with the same three goalies next year (Devon Levi, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie).' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Kevyn Adams’ outlook and the Sabres’ immediate needs
Sabres look to sign Dahlin, Power to long-term contracts
'Each has one year remaining on his contract and is eligible to sign July 1. Dahlin, 23, signed a three-year, $18 million contract ($6 million average annual value) on Sept. 22, 2021. Power, 20, signed a three-year, entry-level contract April 8, 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to sign Dahlin, Power to long-term contracts
7 Takeaways | Adams, Forton preview Draft, look ahead to offseason
'"We want to improve. If deals make sense, then we're going to look at all scenarios. But in terms of compromising our sustainable success, I think you have to be really careful with that. And you guys (in the media) know me well enough now, I think you have to go into this very methodical, calm and flesh everything out and make sure that ultimately the decisions you make are … [Read more...] about 7 Takeaways | Adams, Forton preview Draft, look ahead to offseason
Sabres announce 2023-24 preseason schedule
'The team will open up its preseason schedule in Washington on September 24 before returning home to host the Boston Bruins on September 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2023-24 preseason schedule
Sabres to play Maple Leafs in preseason game as part of Kraft Hockeyville
'Winning Kraft Hockeyville will help West Lorne Arena complete a range of upgrades including a new front entrance with more accessible larger doors, new dressing rooms to accommodate more players and an expanded warm room for families and fans. Each winning community receives $250,000 for arena upgrades.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Maple Leafs in preseason game as part of Kraft Hockeyville
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Brett Murray: Season in review (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 21, 2023
Sabres bring back winger Zemgus Girgensons on a 1-year, $2.5 million contract
'The Sabres couldn’t offer Girgensons a multi-year contract like other teams would on the open market, though. Their prospect pipeline is filled with talented forwards, including center Tyson Kozak, whose NHL potential might resemble what Girgensons has become since he was drafted in the first round 11 years ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back winger Zemgus Girgensons on a 1-year, $2.5 million contract
Sabres re-sign winger Lukas Rousek to a two-year contract extension
'Rousek was among the Amerks' best players during their playoff run in the spring of 2022, then proved to the Sabres this past season that he was worthy of a call-up. The 24-year-old scored a goal during the first shift of his NHL debut and helped the Amerks reach the Eastern Conference final.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign winger Lukas Rousek to a two-year contract extension
Michael Peca leaving Rochester to join New York Rangers' coaching staff
'Peca was in charge of Rochester’s young forwards and his coaching helped several top prospects have success in the American Hockey League, including Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen. Peca also oversaw the Amerks’ power play, which was the AHL’s best entering the Eastern Conference final this spring.' … [Read more...] about Michael Peca leaving Rochester to join New York Rangers’ coaching staff
Will former Sabres star Alexander Mogilny finally get his Hall call?
'Mogilny, now 54 and the honorary president of Amur Khabarovsk in the KHL, is the only NHL player among the six with a season of at least 75 goals to not be in the Hall, but he was hardly a one-season wonder.' … [Read more...] about Will former Sabres star Alexander Mogilny finally get his Hall call?