'“It is unique this year in that we have a lot of draft capital with the three first round picks and 11 picks total, so something can change a day or two before the draft and you end up with an extra pick or you end up in a slot that you weren’t anticipating, so the last thing you want to do is to be caught off guard and not be prepared to take a pick.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are in final preparations for the draft
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Sabres face multiple options with three first round picks
'“There’s a chance you’re getting just as good a player at nine as you’re getting at four or five,” Forton said. “I think it’s pretty deep right down to 20, 25, 30 on our list. I think it’s a really good draft.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres face multiple options with three first round picks
Mike Harrington: Re-signing Craig Anderson doesn't remotely mean Sabres are done looking for goaltending help
'You can fully expect the Sabres to sign or trade for another veteran goalie on a one- or two-year deal and put that netminder with Anderson while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen develops some more. Will they go with three goalies in Buffalo? Doubt it. From this view, I would go with Luukkonen, but the fact remains the Sabres feel he needs more development. Especially since he missed the … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Re-signing Craig Anderson doesn’t remotely mean Sabres are done looking for goaltending help
Sabres Notebook: Scouting team staying prepared for surprises in Round 1 of draft
'"In any year, and it happened last year, something can change a day or two before the draft and you end up with an extra pick or end up in a slot that you weren't ever anticipating you were going to be picking in," Forton said. "So the last thing you want to do is to be caught off guard and not be prepared to take a pick at a certain range in the first, second or third … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Scouting team staying prepared for surprises in Round 1 of draft
After re-signing Craig Anderson, Sabres must acquire more goalies
'“I don’t think there was ever, in my conversations with him, a sense that he was waffling as much,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “… (He) had to get through a lot of the personal and family things first and then get to having an honest evaluation about, did he feel physically that he could perform at the level that he wants to perform … [Read more...] about After re-signing Craig Anderson, Sabres must acquire more goalies
Sabres release 2022 preseason schedule
'For the second straight season, the Sabres will play every game in an NHL arena. Broadcast and ticket information will be announced at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2022 preseason schedule
Sabres re-sign goalie Craig Anderson to 1-year contract
'Citing family and health, Anderson was uncertain about his future following the season by saying he had not determined whether he would retire or return to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Craig Anderson to 1-year contract
Craig Anderson signs one-year extension with Sabres
'Anderson was part of a goalie carousel in Buffalo that was plagued by injuries. Keeping Anderson around will give him the opportunity to work with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, one of Buffalo's most promising goaltending prospects.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson signs one-year extension with Sabres
Sabres' Adams said just because they signed Anderson, it doesn't mean they're done in net
'“They might be looking for a player or a player and a top prospect that we’re not comfortable moving and that doesn’t mean that we don’t like the goalie or don’t want to make a move for that particular goalie, it just means that we’re not willing to compromise and pay the price that might be needed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Adams said just because they signed Anderson, it doesn’t mean they’re done in net
Sabres sign goaltender Craig Anderson to a one-year deal
'Anderson,41, played in Buffalo last year, where he played in 31 games and registered a 17-12-2 win/loss record and had a save percentage of .897.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Craig Anderson to a one-year deal
The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 25.
'Buffalo has three home preseason games, Sept. 27 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers, Oct. 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Oct. 4 vs. the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 25.
Watch: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams discusses plans for NHL Draft & offseason
'The Sabres own three first round picks [9, 16, & 28] and have four picks in the top 41. Along with plenty of draft capital, the Sabres have nearly $35 million in salary cap space and will need to spend money just to get to the salary cap floor.' … [Read more...] about Watch: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams discusses plans for NHL Draft & offseason
Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Craig Anderson to a one-year contract
'Anderson was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round, 73rd overall, in the 2001 NHL Draft. Anderson has played in 683 games across 19 NHL seasons with the Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche and Washington Capitals. He has a career record of 308-264-71 with a career 2.85 goals against average and .912 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Craig Anderson to a one-year contract
Sabres re-sign G Craig Anderson, doubling his salary
'“I have a lot of respect for Craig,” GM Kevyn Adams said Thursday. “Not just the career he’s had, but the way he handles himself professionally. I think he had a big influence in our locker room in terms of being a player that’s done a lot in this league, but also a player who gets up every day and works to get better and takes care of himself.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign G Craig Anderson, doubling his salary
What’s next for Sabres in goal after Anderson signing?
'With Craig Anderson signing with the Sabres for at least one more year, it looks like half of the goaltender puzzle has come together. Now the question is, what will the Sabres do with the other goalie spot? Are they going to give it to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen? Are they going to try to get a guy in free agency? That’s something that Kevyn Adams talked about with the media on … [Read more...] about What’s next for Sabres in goal after Anderson signing?