'Geary has often been described as lacking control by developmental coaches, including Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone, who is leading Sabres development camp this week. McCarthy, who typically likes to take a more offensive edge, is still shifting into a backseat position to BU star defender Cole Hutson this year.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Geary and Gavin McCarthy return for Sabres dev camp, a mix of college orientation and homecoming
The Sabres Report - Jul 5, 2025
The Sabres Report - Jul 4, 2025
Sabres prospect Ashton Schultz is just 18, already a star in Minnesota. Here's why he's in no rush
'It’s a refreshing perspective, especially from someone who should be celebrating high school graduation, or doing whatever things high school seniors do. Instead, the teenager from Minnetonka, Minnesota, spent this week at the Buffalo Sabres’ development camp, exuding maturity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ashton Schultz is just 18, already a star in Minnesota. Here’s why he’s in no rush
‘I just want to make a good impression here’: What the Sabres prospects gain from development camp
'“Any tips, throughout the camp, on what I need to do,” said Geary, a St. Francis High School product from Hamburg. “I think the big thing with the (Sabres) is growing into my body, getting stronger, getting faster. It’s easy to say, but definitely hard to do. It’s taking the time to work on the body and grow my game, each and every day, a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I just want to make a good impression here’: What the Sabres prospects gain from development camp
Sabres development camp ends with a bang, scrimmage shows hopeful future
'But while the Sabres need to win now, and that’s certainly the reason free agency was paramount, the team’s future was barreling across the LECOM Harborcenter ice throughout the week. At Sabres development camp, 25 prospects, nine of whom were drafted only a week ago, went through a four-day summer camp of sorts, learning the ways of an NHL player. Along the way, they … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp ends with a bang, scrimmage shows hopeful future
Alan Pergament: Sabres make TV production lineup change that won't help declining ratings
'According to sources, some members of Sabres management believe the television coverage has been too critical.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres make TV production lineup change that won’t help declining ratings
After difficult two years, Sabres goalie prospect Topias Leinonen thriving
'Leinonen, 21, just enjoyed a standout season for Mora IK, a second-tier pro team in Sweden, compiling a 13-10-0 record with a 2.31 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage and four shutouts in a career-high 25 appearances.' … [Read more...] about After difficult two years, Sabres goalie prospect Topias Leinonen thriving
Rose: With Sabres seemingly done making moves, the same philosophical issues remain
'The problem is that most of those moves are along the margins of the roster. With the departure of JJ Peterka in the deal that brought in Doan and Kesselring, Buffalo needed more than that to elevate to a team that can be feared in the Atlantic Division.' … [Read more...] about Rose: With Sabres seemingly done making moves, the same philosophical issues remain
Richard leads the way in 3-on-3 tournament
'Team Blue used a Jake Richard hat trick to beat Team Gold 8-6. Richard has a knack for scoring in the 3-on-3 tournaments as this is his fourth camp. This past season was his sophomore season at UConn. In 34 games the Sabres 2022 sixth-round pick netted 15 goals and 28 assists for 43 points in 34 games.' … [Read more...] about Richard leads the way in 3-on-3 tournament
5 Observations from Buffalo Sabres development camp tournament
'After a strong sophomore season with the UConn Huskies, forward Jake Richard had an impressive week in Buffalo. He was the most impactful player on the ice in the three-on-three tournament, finishing with four total goals and a handful of scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations from Buffalo Sabres development camp tournament
Development camp never gets old for Richard, who steals the show in 3-on-3
'Forward Jake Richard, a 2022 sixth-round pick and rising junior at the University of Connecticut, led the charge during 3-on-3 play with a hat trick – an early tap-in to open the scoring, then two breakaway tallies in quick succession to secure the victory. He had multiple additional breakaways and, in the end-of-game, full-squad shootout, a flashy between-the-legs goal.' … [Read more...] about Development camp never gets old for Richard, who steals the show in 3-on-3
The Sabres Report - Jul 3, 2025
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on Bowen Byram: 'Nothing's changed'
'Adams didn’t specify where the deficiencies still rest. Instead, he operated on the premise that if there’s an area where the Sabres can still improve, they will do it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on Bowen Byram: ‘Nothing’s changed’
Mike Harrington: In Bowen Byram drama, it's suddenly clear where the Sabres stand
'The Sabres don’t need and don’t want draft-pick compensation, and that’s why they will match. Meanwhile, not many teams can have designs on a long-term offer sheet due to cap considerations.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In Bowen Byram drama, it’s suddenly clear where the Sabres stand
Kevyn Adams says Sabres would match any offer sheet to Bowen Byram
'Teams that don’t match offers sheets receive compensation based on the average annual value of the contract. For example, if a team signs a player to an offer sheet worth $11,700,193 per season, they must send back four first-round picks.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams says Sabres would match any offer sheet to Bowen Byram
Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams likes look of team after signings and trades
'“We like where our group’s at in terms of the way the roster sits today, but we’ll always look to get better if there’s something that makes sense,” he said prior to Wednesday’s session of development camp in LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams likes look of team after signings and trades
Adams said he won't let Byram leave on an offer sheet
'“If you leave just enough room in your cap where you maybe see a projection on a one-year deal, and then someone comes over the top, you’re potentially putting your organization in a really tough spot, so the moves and decisions we’ve made for weeks now leading up to this point is with that in mind, so we’ll be matching and have the opportunity to have the player under … [Read more...] about Adams said he won’t let Byram leave on an offer sheet