'Quinn, who could’ve become a restricted free agent Tuesday, is coming off an inconsistent season in which he often struggled but set career highs by scoring 15 goals and 39 points in 74 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jack Quinn to two-year contract
The Sabres Report - Jun 28, 2025
Sabres' Jack Quinn gets $6.75 million contract update after JJ Peterka trade
'He's 23 years old, and he set career highs in goals (15) and assists (24) during the 2024-25 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn gets $6.75 million contract update after JJ Peterka trade
Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with ninth pick in 2025 NHL Draft
'The 6-foot-6, 218-pound defenseman started his draft year playing in the Czech professional league before making the jump to North America and joining the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with ninth pick in 2025 NHL Draft
Mrtka said being drafted in the NHL was a dream come true
'“I’m excited and it’s one of my dreams to be drafted, especially that high, so it’s an amazing feeling and I’m excited to move to a new city and a new team.”' … [Read more...] about Mrtka said being drafted in the NHL was a dream come true
Jack Quinn signs a two-year deal with the Sabres
'Last season Quinn could never get going which led Lindy Ruff to make him a healthy scratch more than once. In 74 games Quinn scored 15 goals and 24 assists for 39 points in 74 games.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn signs a two-year deal with the Sabres
Buffalo Sabres select towering defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft
'"I'm excited like it's one of your dreams to be drafted, especially that high," Mrtka said. "So it's an amazing feeling and yeah I'm so excited to move to a new city and a new team."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select towering defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft
4 check: Sabres draft D-man Radim Mrtka
'Mrtka, a 6-foot-6 native of Czechia who played junior hockey with Seattle in the Western Hockey League, was the second defenseman off the board following top pick Matthew Schaefer. He joins No. 1 overall selections Rasmus Dahlin in 2018 and Owen Power in 2021 as blue-line players Buffalo has drafted with its first pick over the past dozen years.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres draft D-man Radim Mrtka
Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th overall pick in 2025 NHL Draft
'An 18-year-old native of Czechia, Mrtka is a 6-foot-6 right shot defenseman who tallied 35 points in 43 games last season for Seattle. Mrtka also has represented his country in back to back years at the U-18 World Junior Championships.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th overall pick in 2025 NHL Draft
Goo Goo Dolls introduce the Sabres' first-round pick as 'better days' await
'The Sabres selected 6-foot-6 mobile defenseman Radim Mrtka with the Nol. 9 overall pick in the NHL Draft, and moments later, the 18-year-old from Czechia was standing on stage, posing for photos with John Rzeznik, Robby Takac, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.' … [Read more...] about Goo Goo Dolls introduce the Sabres’ first-round pick as ‘better days’ await
Sabres lock in Jack Quinn to new 2-year deal
'The 23-year-old played in 74 games last season, recording career highs in both goals (15) and assists (24). He finished with 34 points in the final 50 games, according to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock in Jack Quinn to new 2-year deal
Sabres select Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft
'Mrtka, a native Havlickuv Brod, Czechia, played this past season with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League (WHL), accumulating 35 points (3+32) and a plus-10 rating in 43 regular season games. His 0.81 points per game ranked third among the WHL’s rookie defensemen. His international experience includes back-to-back years representing Czechia at the Under-18 … [Read more...] about Sabres select Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft
‘A package that’s pretty rare’ | Sabres and Mrtka happy to have each other
'“It’s one of your dreams to be drafted, and especially that high,” said Mrtka, who received the news alongside his parents and brother at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “So, it’s an amazing feeling, and I’m so excited to move to a new city, new team.”' … [Read more...] about ‘A package that’s pretty rare’ | Sabres and Mrtka happy to have each other
Sabres sign Quinn to 2-year contract
'Quinn, 23, played 74 games in 2024-25 and set career highs in goals (15) and assists (24). He recorded 34 points (14+20) in his last 50 games; from Dec. 15-on, those 14 goals were tied for fourth most on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Quinn to 2-year contract
The Sabres Report - Jun 27, 2025
Trade of JJ Peterka to Utah is Sabres' first major move in advance of NHL draft
'Doan, the son of former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan, scored seven goals with 12 assists and was minus-2 in 51 games with Utah. He just completed his second professional season, and split 2024-25 between the Mammoth and the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League, scoring 11 goals with 15 assists and 22 penalty minutes in 28 games in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Trade of JJ Peterka to Utah is Sabres’ first major move in advance of NHL draft
Mike Harrington: Day one of the draft just part of a big day ahead for the NHL
'My big questions for Friday and the next week or two: What does Dallas do with Jason Robertson? Does Pittsburgh find a new home for Bryan Rust or Erik Karlsson? Are center Elias Pettersson and goalie Thatcher Demko staying or going in Vancouver? Has right-handed defenseman Noah Dobson priced himself out of Long Island? Are there new bluelines to patrol for K’Andre Miller of … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Day one of the draft just part of a big day ahead for the NHL