'“We’d love to sign him," Adams said of the possibility of bringing the left-shot defenseman back next season. "He’s a very good puck mover and a skilled player that would fit in well with our depth chart.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Adams: We’d love to have Lawrence Pilut back
Archives for July 2022
Sabres announce 2022 Development Camp rosters
'The rosters include Buffalo's three first round picks of Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund and Jiri Kulich. Other notable players and prospects on the roster is newly drafted goaltender Topias Leinonen and former first overall pick from 2021 Owen Power.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2022 Development Camp rosters
Sabres announce Development Camp roster
'The Buffalo Sabres announced their roster for this week’s 2022 Development Camp on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Development Camp roster
Hamilton: No big contracts in Sabres' free agency period
'He understands where fans are coming from, and said, “It’s understandable that people think about that, and there are players that are going to become available on Wednesday that is elite and it’s natural for the fans to think about that. But where we’re at right now, I really believe strongly the first step was identifying our young core and our players took steps last year, … [Read more...] about Hamilton: No big contracts in Sabres’ free agency period
Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 restricted free agents
'Forwards Victor Olofsson, Arttu Ruotsalainen and Brett Murray, and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 restricted free agents
Sabres announce roster for development camp
'The 43-man roster consists of 26 forwards, 12 defensemen, and five goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce roster for development camp
Sabres GM for the Day: Plotting a course for a tricky offseason
'Sign Olofsson to a three-year contract with a $5.5 million average annual value. The rest return on prove-it contracts. It is too soon to sign Luukkonen to a bridge deal, so I'll go with a one-year deal that takes him into another restricted free agency summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM for the Day: Plotting a course for a tricky offseason
Sabres re-sign Jacob Bryson to two-year contract
'The Providence College product, a left-handed shot, also established himself as a versatile presence, often playing on the right side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jacob Bryson to two-year contract
In drafting talented Russian prospect Viktor Neuchev, Sabres saw value
'Many Sabres scouts graded Neuchev as a first- or early second-round pick. Their analytics staff pegged him as a first-round selection.' … [Read more...] about In drafting talented Russian prospect Viktor Neuchev, Sabres saw value
Jacob Bryson gets new contract covering two years
'Bryson played 73 games last season with the Sabres, netting a goal and nine assists for 10 points. He played five games with the Rochester Americans in during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season, and then got 38 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson gets new contract covering two years
Sabres sign Bryson to 2-year contract
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Jacob Bryson to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $1.85 million, the team announced Sunday evening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bryson to 2-year contract
Inside the NHL: Big names will fetch big prices when free agency opens
'Would the Sabres get involved with a forward that will cost you solid money but not top-tier megabucks like Ryan Strome or Andrew Copp of the Rangers, Colorado's Andre Burakovsky or Carolina's Vincent Trocheck?' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Big names will fetch big prices when free agency opens
How many Buffalo Bills & Buffalo Sabres weekends are there in 2022-2023?
'While many Buffalo Bills fans reside in Western New York, there are many fans who travel to Orchard Park once or twice per year to catch a game. Fans traveling in for a Bills game who also support the Sabres will have a few opportunities to get the most bang for their buck in the 2022-2023 season.' … [Read more...] about How many Buffalo Bills & Buffalo Sabres weekends are there in 2022-2023?
Not many were expecting the Sabres to take a goalie as high as the second round on Friday
'“As it played out this morning, that we got to pick 41, we felt strongly that this was the time to make it. I really feel that there’s a huge upside, he’s a big kid that really shows signs of being a high level goaltender, but it’s going to take time to develop.”' … [Read more...] about Not many were expecting the Sabres to take a goalie as high as the second round on Friday
Hamilton Take2: Sabres stay patient, stick with talent in NHL draft
'I asked Adams if taking Leinonen was any indication that they could be losing Portillo to free agency. “No, it’s just the goaltending position, and you want to make sure that you have a pipeline, you have flexibility and options moving forward, and when you’re drafting young goaltenders, there’s a long path. It’s good to have options and you want to have depth in net,” Adams … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres stay patient, stick with talent in NHL draft