'This move comes as no surprise as Ristolainen has expressed his frustration with losing and not making the playoffs in Buffalo as he’s spent his entire career up to this point with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres traded D Rasmus Ristolainen to Flyers ahead of NHL Draft
Archives for 2021
Sabres select Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft
'The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ontario, was the projected top pick in the draft but said he was leaning toward returning to the Wolverines for one more season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft
Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen for defenseman, picks
'Buffalo chose to protect the Ristolainen and fellow defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju, exposing 24-year-old blueliner Will Borgen to be selected by the Seattle Kraken in Wednesday's NHL Expansion Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen for defenseman, picks
Report: Sabres stay active, trade Reinhart to Florida Panthers
'Late Friday night, Buffalo traded Sam Reinhart to the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres stay active, trade Reinhart to Florida Panthers
Power No. 1 pick by Sabres in 2021 NHL Draft
'"I didn't know (Buffalo would choose me) until they called my name. I was kind of hoping. They've got a lot of young prospects and I think a promising future, so I'm excited for what's to come."' … [Read more...] about Power No. 1 pick by Sabres in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres taking calls for Eichel, won't make trade unless value is there
'"Right now, I think we are going to continue to look at every possible way to get our organization going in the right direction," he said. "Whether I get asked questions specifically about Jack or on someone else, I'll give you the same answer, we're going to be open to everything, but we need to step forward, and if we're going to do something with a player it has to have … [Read more...] about Sabres taking calls for Eichel, won’t make trade unless value is there
Sabres take step forward with additions of Power, Rosen
'Power donned a Sabres sweater once the pick was announced, surrounded by upwards of 60 cheering friends and family members at his draft party in Burlington, Ontario. The imagery offered a glimpse of the future, which could see Power form a talented one-two punch on the left side of the defense with fellow No. 1 overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take step forward with additions of Power, Rosen
Sabres select Power with 1st-overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
'Power is Buffalo's fourth first-overall pick in franchise history, joining Gilbert Perreault (1970), Pierre Turgeon (1987) and Rasmus Dahlin (2018).' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Power with 1st-overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres take Rosen with 14th-overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
'Rosen appeared in 22 games with Leksands of the SHL in 2020-21. He also skated in 12 games with their junior club, recording 12 points (7+5). He roduced 21 goals and 35 points in 38 games with Leksand's junior team in 2019-20, the highest total by an under-17 player in Sweden's top junior league that season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Rosen with 14th-overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres acquire draft picks, defenseman Hagg from Flyers
'Hagg, 26, is a left-shot defenseman who has tallied 47 points (13+34) in 236 games over parts of five NHL seasons with Philadelphia. He skated an average ice time of 15:40 in 34 contests last season, tallying two goals and three assists. His 100 hits led Flyers defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire draft picks, defenseman Hagg from Flyers
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
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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
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
Sabres open season Oct. 14 vs. Habs as part of four-game homestand
'The two division games were taken away to accommodate games against the Kraken. The Nov. 4 trip to Seattle will be the Kraken's fifth home game. Seattle will play in Buffalo on Nov. 29.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open season Oct. 14 vs. Habs as part of four-game homestand
Erik Brady: NHL draft conjures memories of French Connection
'The NHL draft begins Friday night. The Buffalo Sabres have the No. 1 overall pick, as they did in 1970, when they selected Perreault. This draft marks 50 years since the Sabres selected Martin with the fifth overall choice. And then there was Robert, who came not by draft, but by trade.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: NHL draft conjures memories of French Connection