'Three different players have been mentioned as being a possibility to go first overall in this year’s draft in Montreal. The Canadiens have the No. 1 pick and at first it seemed like Shane Wright was the consensus top player, but Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley have made up ground and any of the three could be chosen by the Habs.' … [Read more...] about Three players seem to be in the lead to be the NHL’s first overall pick
Archives for June 2022
Sabres owner Terry Pegula meets prospects during NHL Combine
'University of Denver forward Jack Devine is a potential late first-rounder, or he could be picked up with the Sabres’ early second-round pick. The Sabres met with Devine during the scouting combine this week, and owner Terry Pegula was there to join the team’s management.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Terry Pegula meets prospects during NHL Combine
Takeaways from the 2022 NHL Scouting Combine
'USNTDP winger Jimmy Snuggerud, the son of former Sabres forward Dave Snuggerud, was among the prospects on hand this week. Dave played 215 games for the Sabres from 1989 to 1992.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the 2022 NHL Scouting Combine
Juraj Slafkovsky talks, performs like a challenger for No. 1 pick in NHL draft
'His meteoric rise made headlines with his tournament-leading seven goals at the Winter Olympics while coached by former Buffalo Sabres winger Craig Ramsay, and continued last month at the IIHF World Championship with nine points in eight games. Slafkovsky is ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the top European skater in the draft and, according to its director, Dan Marr, the … [Read more...] about Juraj Slafkovsky talks, performs like a challenger for No. 1 pick in NHL draft
Mike Harrington: Shane Wright no longer seems like a lock at No. 1; Habs' call will have huge impact
'Draftniks, web sites and mock drafts aren't so sold anymore about Wright, who hardly dominated the OHL this year the way people expected and is said to not attack the game on the ice as much as experts said he did last year.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Shane Wright no longer seems like a lock at No. 1; Habs’ call will have huge impact
Erik Brady: 50 years after he joined Sabres, Tim Horton legacy is more than coffee and doughnuts
'“He solidified our team and brought us a lot of confidence,” Robitaille says. “He did everything right, and the team kind of followed suit. A lot of players got better because of him.”' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: 50 years after he joined Sabres, Tim Horton legacy is more than coffee and doughnuts
NHL Draft prospect Conor Geekie could be intriguing pick for Sabres
'“Coming out of a small town, I don’t get much exposure to, I guess you could say, some things,” Geekie said inside LECOM Harborcenter, where draft prospects will undergo fitness testing today. “Growing up, playing with seven girls, three boys on my team, I think that’s something that really comes to heart, trying to put my place on the map as much as I can."' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft prospect Conor Geekie could be intriguing pick for Sabres
Nine prospects to watch as Sabres prepare for busy first round of NHL draft
'Each of the three picks will be about projection. Which player available to the Sabres is believed to have the brightest future in the NHL, regardless of position? Don Granato has strong depth on defense, but Buffalo’s prospect pool is thin there. The same goes for centers.' … [Read more...] about Nine prospects to watch as Sabres prepare for busy first round of NHL draft
Sabres have many young players on cusp of making team
'“If you talk about Quinn and Peterka at their ages producing they way they did, it’s kind of unheard of. They’ve put themselves in great position to graduate to the NHL possibly, but that’s up to them," said Sabres assistant general manager Jason Karmanos during his end-of-season press conference on Thursday. "They’ve got to come to camp and go through that, and in this … [Read more...] about Sabres have many young players on cusp of making team
NHL Scouting Combine's return gives Sabres opportunity to prepare for draft
'There’s no fanfare surrounding the combine because there’s no on-ice testing and it can’t be viewed by a national television audience. But the NHL’s event has proven to be an important part of the pre-draft process as teams determine which players to target and others to avoid.' … [Read more...] about NHL Scouting Combine’s return gives Sabres opportunity to prepare for draft
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen sent strong message by Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Amerks forged a brotherhood under Appert (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres sign 2021 first-round pick Isak Rosen, walk way from three prospects
'By signing Rosen, the Sabres have total control over his development after he spent most of his first post-draft year receiving limited minutes with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League. He totaled two goals and four points in a limited role before he was eventually loaned to Mora IK of HockeyAllsvenskan. His season ended with a hand injury, but he played well during his … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2021 first-round pick Isak Rosen, walk way from three prospects
Inside the Sabres: Predicting which unrestricted free agents return
'Victor Olofsson’s contract status is the most notable issue up front. He’s a pending restricted free agent after totaling 20 goals, despite playing through a wrist injury. The Sabres can simply give Olofsson a qualifying offer and take the case to arbitration, if necessary. A trade is more likely than a long-term contract because they need to plan to pay their young players in … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Predicting which unrestricted free agents return
Sabres sign prospect Isak Rosen to entry-level contract
'The Sabres drafted Rosen with the selection they acquired in the Rasmus Ristolainen trade with the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Isak Rosen to entry-level contract
Sabres sign 2021 first-round pick Isak Rosén
'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has also inked second-round pick Aleksandr Kisakov, third-round pick Josh Bloom and fourth-round selection Olivier Nadeau.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2021 first-round pick Isak Rosén