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Archives for July 23, 2021

Jason Karmanos says Sabres have to be patient, do better job projecting in draft

'"Projection is key. It's not a race to see who gets there first," Karmanos said Thursday during a news conference in the KeyBank Center pavilion. "It's very much a marathon for these kids to have a career. And a successful career and being a part of a winning organization is the goal."' … [Read more...] about Jason Karmanos says Sabres have to be patient, do better job projecting in draft

Buffalo News |

History shows patience, support necessary if Sabres select Owen Power at No. 1

'Power has expressed interest in returning to the University of Michigan for his sophomore season, a scenario that would make him only the second player since 2000 to willingly not make an immediate jump to the NHL. Waiting for another defenseman to develop is a tough sell to Sabres fans, who have suffered through 10 seasons without playoff hockey and likely will watch their … [Read more...] about History shows patience, support necessary if Sabres select Owen Power at No. 1

Buffalo News |

Moorhead's Will Borgen excited to be among original members of NHL expansion Seattle Kraken

'“I loved my time (in Rochester),” Borgen said. “From the players to the staff, everybody was great. I made a lot of lifelong friends that I played with for two or three years. I loved it out there. I was in Buffalo for a year and they gave me my first NHL game. That meant a lot to me, obviously. The Buffalo, Rochester area will always be special to me.”' … [Read more...] about Moorhead’s Will Borgen excited to be among original members of NHL expansion Seattle Kraken

Fargo Forum |

Sabres are ready for NHL Draft

'They don’t have their own pick in the third round, because they traded it to the New York Rangers for Jimmy Vesey. The Sabres do have two picks in the third round. They have the Florida Panthers' pick that they got for Brandon Montour, as well as the Montreal Canadiens' pick for Eric Staal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are ready for NHL Draft

WGR-AM |

With NHL transaction freeze over, Kevyn Adams is free to make deals again

'“We’re not focused on that saying we have to do this, but if it’s the right deal that we think makes sense for us as we look to build around a young core of players, then we would do it. But it has to be the right thing for us," said the Buffalo general manager. "It’s not something where we’re just going to do it. We have to be able to look at each other in the eye and say … [Read more...] about With NHL transaction freeze over, Kevyn Adams is free to make deals again

WGR-AM |

Friedman: Sabres asking for first round pick and prospect in potential Sam Reinhart trade

'"I've heard there's a ton of interest. I've heard [the Sabres] are asking for a first rounder and a prospect," said Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman on Thursday during his weekly appearance with Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet on WGR. "The difference with Reinhart is that he has a bit more leverage, because he's one year away from [becoming an unrestricted free agent]. … [Read more...] about Friedman: Sabres asking for first round pick and prospect in potential Sam Reinhart trade

WGR-AM |

Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams talks NHL Draft

'"I think everybody submitted their list, caught their breathe a little bit, and as the last couple days have played out, started to understand what the roster might look like again," Adams said. "Obviously there has been a freeze so nothing can happen but lots of conversations, lots of different scenarios and as I said to you guys, we're willing to listen to every possible … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams talks NHL Draft

WKBW-TV |