'“I think that it’s being open to any and all scenarios,” Adams said when asked about potentially trading the No. 8 pick. “Like I think I said earlier, I want to help our team get better. I want to help our team get better right now. But I also won’t make a decision or won’t recommend to make a decision that is not putting ourselves longer term in a good spot. … We like the … [Read more...] about How the Sabres’ scouting department prepared for the virtual NHL draft
Archives for October 6, 2020
Column: Kevyn Adams needs to make it clear that Jack Eichel is untouchable
'Adams, however, made for a bigger problem when he appeared on MSG's team-sponsored show, "The Instigators", and said, "My job is to listen. ... We have no intention and we're not looking to do anything with Jack." That does not say "We're not trading Jack Eichel."' … [Read more...] about Column: Kevyn Adams needs to make it clear that Jack Eichel is untouchable
Sabres sign winger Tage Thompson to a three-year contract
'Last September, Thompson showed during Prospects Challenge, training camp and preseason games that he learned to better use his size to make an impact in the offensive zone. He was no longer trying to stick-handle around opponents and his development translated on the ice with the Amerks, as he demonstrated an ability to drive play from the wing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign winger Tage Thompson to a three-year contract
NHL Draft, free agency will be critical tests for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
'“I’m learning,” said Adams, who had never worked in a hockey department before he replaced Jason Botterill on June 16. “I’ve been talking to the other general managers every day around the clock. And some of the veteran ones, even this morning that I talked to, they asked me how I’m doing. I said, ‘I’m excited. You know, it’s my first time through this.’ And they said, ‘Well, … [Read more...] about NHL Draft, free agency will be critical tests for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no plans to trade Jack Eichel
'“People call every day,” Adams said on a Zoom call in advance of the NHL Draft and free agency. “You listen and people bring players’ names up and ask, but I have no interest and no reason as I sit here today moving forward that you’d want to do something like that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no plans to trade Jack Eichel
Sabres re-sign Tage Thompson to three-year contract
'Thompson scored six goals and nine points in eight-late season AHL contests after the Sabres sent him to the Amerks late in March 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tage Thompson to three-year contract
Sabres GM Adams says he has no intention of trading Eichel
'“I’m hoping I’m clarifying it for you, but that to me is an easy question, because we have no intention of doing that,” Adams said during the half-hour pre-draft session with reporters on Monday. “I have zero concern on Jack wanting to be here. I’ve had great conversations with him, his representatives. I’m not really sure where that’s coming from.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams says he has no intention of trading Eichel
Sabres GM Adams talks ‘20 NHL Draft; Sabres have eighth pick, first round is tonight
'I think we need to improve our roster - period. We need to become a better team. As I’ve had conversations, I haven’t eliminated anything because I say, “oh, we are fine here; we don’t want to talk about this.” If you just look at our team yes, we have more right-shot defense than left-shot defense, so would we like to see something, our mix, or how we get the partners working … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams talks ‘20 NHL Draft; Sabres have eighth pick, first round is tonight
Are the Buffalo Sabres Ready for the Draft?
'As for the size of his staff, Crowe didn't have a number for what his ideal scouting roster would look like once the dust settles, as he is still evaluating. He did ring off a number of benefits that he saw to the slimmed-down version he has been working with the past few months however: focused meetings, heightened sense of responsibility and clarity, for example.' … [Read more...] about Are the Buffalo Sabres Ready for the Draft?
Sabres' new hockey operations department ready for unique 2020 NHL Draft
'"I think it's been unique, just as it has been for anyone in not only hockey, but across all businesses," Crowe said with the Buffalo media in a Zoom conference call on Monday. "The unique part I think would be setting a bit of a different process to re-evaluate the work that had previously been done for the draft and utilizing different video, watching players from different … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new hockey operations department ready for unique 2020 NHL Draft
Sabres re-sign Tage Thompson to three-year deal
'The 22-year-old has spent the past two seasons in the Sabres organization, racking up seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 66 games. With the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League in that same span, Thompson has 21 points (12+9) in 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tage Thompson to three-year deal
Opinion: Should you want Nick Schmaltz? Not really.
'There are six years left, at a $5.85 million cap hit annually, remaining on Schmaltz' contract. That is a hefty price to pay for a player that is average in both the offensive and defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Should you want Nick Schmaltz? Not really.
Sabres set for 2020 Draft, "We want players that have a desire to make an impact"
'"There's an intensity that I'm feeling right now. I'm excited, I'm learning, I'm talking to the other GMs, and I think it's fun," Adams said. "In terms of how we're preparing, I think our guys are ready to go. There's going to be more conversations and meetings, but I'm excited."' … [Read more...] about Sabres set for 2020 Draft, “We want players that have a desire to make an impact”
Sabres sign Tage Thompson to three-year contract
'The 22 year-old started last season with the Rochester Americans where he led the team with 12 points [six goals, six assists] before being called up. In his first game with the Sabres in mid-November, he suffered a season-ending injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tage Thompson to three-year contract
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams is “open to everything” when it comes to the 8th overall pick
'“I’ve had conversations and I’m working my way around the league talking about options with other teams and not just boxing ourselves in and say ‘I’m looking for this’ and this is it. When you’re getting to that point as a team you may be the Tampa Bay Lightning and you just won a Stanley Cup and you have this team that maybe it’s a little tweak here and there,” Adams … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams is “open to everything” when it comes to the 8th overall pick