'However, a quick look at the Sabres' current prospect pipeline shows a need for more impact forwards. Here's a look at every player, signed and unsigned, who has yet to appear in more than 15 NHL games for the club...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres need to add more impact forwards to prospect pipeline
Archives for 2021
NHL Draft prospect Mason McTavish would be interesting choice for Sabres
'The Sabres, who own the first overall pick Friday, are expected to select Michigan defenseman Owen Power. But the 6-foot-1, 207-pound McTavish could be an enticing choice for them if they acquire another high pick by trading captain Jack Eichel, center Sam Reinhart or defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft prospect Mason McTavish would be interesting choice for Sabres
Five potential landing spots & trades for Sabres captain Jack Eichel
'From the moment the Eichel trade chatter started, the Ducks began popping up. With a jam-packed cupboard of prospects and the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, no team may be better suited than Anaheim to make a push for the Sabres superstar center.' … [Read more...] about Five potential landing spots & trades for Sabres captain Jack Eichel
Owen Power, William Eklund headline Sabres' debate with No. 1 draft pick
'Yet, for whatever reason, no one outside KeyBank Center knows who the Sabres will select first overall. The perception surrounding this draft is that it’s as weak as any in recent memory. It’s possible no player will make the immediate jump to the NHL, and many prospects’ seasons were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, the Sabres are in dire need of help at … [Read more...] about Owen Power, William Eklund headline Sabres’ debate with No. 1 draft pick
Sabres' preseason schedule includes three home games and Sept. 28 opener in Columbus
'The preseason and regular season schedule unveilings are just the start of a busy period for the Sabres. The expansion draft to stock the Seattle Kraken is Wednesday, and the Sabres have the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft slated for Friday night. Rounds 2-7 of the draft go Saturday and the league's free agency period opens July 28.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ preseason schedule includes three home games and Sept. 28 opener in Columbus
NHL Draft prospect William Eklund would be intriguing choice for Sabres
'“Many young European prospects want everything quickly, too soon,” Stubb wrote. “Eklund is smart, he understands that he will develop to a better player playing on a high level in the Swedish League for at least one more year."' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft prospect William Eklund would be intriguing choice for Sabres
Sabres release 2021 preseason schedule
'The COVID-19 pandemic prevented NHL teams from playing any exhibition games prior to last season’s truncated 56-game schedule.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2021 preseason schedule
The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 28
'Buffalo will have three games at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 28
Sabres announce 2021 preseason schedule
'Here is the schedule starting in late September that includes three home games and three away games before the regular season gets underway.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2021 preseason schedule
Buffalo Sabres announce preseason schedule
'The team announced Monday it will play six games, two a piece, against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins, starting on September 28 in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce preseason schedule
Sabres announce 2021 preseason schedule
'The Sabres will play home-and-home series with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins during the preseason schedule, beginning with a game in Columbus on Sept. 28.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2021 preseason schedule
Olofsson to wear No. 71 beginning next season
'Olofsson wore No. 41 for his first six NHL games at the end of the 2018-19 season. He has worn No. 68 for each of the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson to wear No. 71 beginning next season
Sabres protect Rasmus Ristolainen, expose Will Borgen for expansion draft
'The Kraken’s exclusive bargaining window with restricted and unrestricted free agents also began 10 a.m. Sunday. Any signing counts as Seattle’s expansion selection from that team. Buffalo has 12 unrestricted free agents: forwards Drake Caggiula, Jean-Sebastien Dea, Steven Fogarty, Tobias Rieder, Riley Sheahan and C.J. Smith; defensemen Jake McCabe, Matt Irwin and Brandon … [Read more...] about Sabres protect Rasmus Ristolainen, expose Will Borgen for expansion draft
NHL releases Sabres’ protected list for Expansion Draft
'Borgen, 24, might be the most attractive name to the Kraken. The American played 10 NHL games last year and likely would’ve enjoyed regular duty if he hadn’t broken his forearm.' … [Read more...] about NHL releases Sabres’ protected list for Expansion Draft
Sabres expose Will Borgen for Seattle Expansion Draft
'In addition to Borgen, Buffalo left Zemgus Girgensons, Colin Miller, Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner and Cody Eakin unprotected.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expose Will Borgen for Seattle Expansion Draft