'Nadeau, 18, is a power forward with skill and brings more of a physical element than the Sabres' previous selections. Listed at 6-foot-2, 204 pounds, Nadeau totaled 13 goals and 45 points in 34 games for Shawinigan last season. The biggest knock against him is speed, but Nadeau excels in other areas, including stickhandling, an effective one-timer and effective passing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use fourth-round draft pick on QMJHL winger Olivier Nadeau
Archives for 2021
Sabres kick-start sixth round by drafting William von Barnekow-Lofberg
'Von Barnekow-Lofberg was not ranked by NHL Central Scouting, but the 18-year-old had a strong season across two leagues in Sweden. Listed at 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, von Barnekow-Lofberg spent most of last season with Tyringe of the country's third-tier professional league, totaling nine goals and 22 points in 26 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres kick-start sixth round by drafting William von Barnekow-Lofberg
At No. 159, Sabres take Finnish winger Viljami Marjala from Quebec League
'Marjala played in 2020-2021 for the Quebec Remparts in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and was ranked 65th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. He had five goals and 22 assists in 30 games playing for the Remparts under Hockey Hall of Famer Patrick Roy.' … [Read more...] about At No. 159, Sabres take Finnish winger Viljami Marjala from Quebec League
At No. 188, Sabres take Russian defenseman Nikita Novikov
'The 6-foot-4, 207-pounder is yet another player the Sabres saw at the World Under-18 tournament in Frisco, Texas. He had five assists in seven games in that tournament for Russia, and had four goals and 10 assists in 52 games for Dynamo.' … [Read more...] about At No. 188, Sabres take Russian defenseman Nikita Novikov
Sabres cap 11-player draft haul with center Tyson Kozak in the seventh round
'Kozak, 18, has played two seasons with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League, totaling three goals and 11 points in 18 games during a Covid-19-shortened season in 2020-21.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cap 11-player draft haul with center Tyson Kozak in the seventh round
Moving on: Sam Reinhart, Sabres knew it was time for trade
'So for a center fresh off scoring a team-high 25 goals and 40 points in 54 games, the Sabres did not receive a roster player.' … [Read more...] about Moving on: Sam Reinhart, Sabres knew it was time for trade
Kevyn Adams would have ‘no problem’ if Jack Eichel starts season on Sabres
'“I would have no problem at all if Jack Eichel is on our team when we start training camp,” Adams said Saturday inside KeyBank Center after the NHL Draft ended. “I have said this before and I’ll say it again: If we are in a position that we believe will help our franchise, not just short term but for the long term in building this out, building around a core and the foundation … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams would have ‘no problem’ if Jack Eichel starts season on Sabres
Traikos: Will Eichel be the next player heading out of Buffalo?
'The challenge is whether Buffalo, which received the No. 14 pick (Isak Rosen), a second-rounder in next year’s draft, and defenceman Robert Hagg from Philadelphia in the Ristolainen deal, can get enough of a return for a top-line centre whose status for next season is in doubt. Though Eichel reportedly has been skating in Boston, there is no confirmation whether he will opt … [Read more...] about Traikos: Will Eichel be the next player heading out of Buffalo?
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Don’t call it a ‘win-now’ move: Panthers’ Sam Reinhart trade is about winning for years (Miami Herald) Florida Panthers trade for Sabres’ Sam Reinhart; add defensemen, goalie and more on second day of NHL draft (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Florida Panthers Acquire Forward Sam Reinhart from the Buffalo Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) Sam dunk: Panthers make splash by acquiring … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
‘So many qualities’: Buffalo Sabres GM high on UM’s Owen Power, No. 1 pick in NHL draft
'Adams believes Power could play in the NHL this fall but said the goal is to decide what is best for his long-term development.' … [Read more...] about ‘So many qualities’: Buffalo Sabres GM high on UM’s Owen Power, No. 1 pick in NHL draft
Buffalo Sabres trade forward Sam Reinhart to Florida Panthers for 2022 first-round pick, prospect
'Reinhart is a restricted free agent with arbitration rights, coming off a season in which he earned $5.2 million against the salary cap. He's the latest in a series of RFAs with arbitration rights who have been traded in the past week.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade forward Sam Reinhart to Florida Panthers for 2022 first-round pick, prospect
Sabres select Prokhor Poltapov with first pick in Round 2 of 2021 NHL Draft
'Poltapov played nearly his entire 2020-21 campaign in the MHL with Krasnaya Armiya Moskva, scoring 25 goals and registering 27 assists for 52 points in 61 games. His 25 goals this season ranked Poltapov sixth in the MHL, while his 52 points put him 12th in league scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Prokhor Poltapov with first pick in Round 2 of 2021 NHL Draft
Buffalo selects winger Aleksandr Kisakov with 53rd overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
'Standing in at just 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds, Kisakov finished his 2020-21 campaign with MHK Dynamo Moskva as one of the league's most dangerous scoring threats. His 36 goals finished just second in the MHL behind 2023 top prospect Matvei Mishkov, and his 73 points was one back of Stepan Nikulin for the league lead.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo selects winger Aleksandr Kisakov with 53rd overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres draft winger Stiven Sardarian with 88th overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
'The 6-foot-1, 154-pound forward from St. Petersburg, Russia spent last season playing with Krasnaya Armiya Moskva along with Poltapov, where he put up 30 points (9+21) in 50 games played. During his 2019-20 season with CSKA Moskva's Under-18 program, Sardarian performed exceptionally well with 85 points (28+57) in just 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft winger Stiven Sardarian with 88th overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres select Josh Bloom with 95th overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
'Unfortunately for Bloom, his 2020-21 season with Saginaw was lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the OHL to cancel its season. In his first season with the Spirit in the 2019-20 campaign, the 6-foot-2, 183-pound winger managed to net six goals and add eight assists for 14 points in 54 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Josh Bloom with 95th overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft