'The Sabres now have extra picks in the second and third rounds of the 2023 draft, along with each of their own selections. They could be used in a package for a lineup upgrade before the 3 p.m. Friday trade deadline. Or the Sabres could let this week’s acquisition of defenseman Riley Stillman stand as their only late-season addition, continuing their prudent approach to … [Read more...] about Sabres adding draft picks before trade deadline
Archives for March 2023
Pastrnak, Orlov propel Bruins past Sabres for 9th straight win
'"The game didn't get away from us in the first period; it got away from us in the second a bit," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We still had opportunities, and I thought tonight we didn't play with our pace that we need."' … [Read more...] about Pastrnak, Orlov propel Bruins past Sabres for 9th straight win
Postgame Report | Luukkonen makes 35 saves in 7-1 road loss to Boston
'"That's a veteran team," Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. "It's the best team in the league, quite frankly. They just stuck to their gameplan longer than we did and we weren't able to put one behind them."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Luukkonen makes 35 saves in 7-1 road loss to Boston
Sabres trade Bjork to Chicago for future considerations
'Bjork played 74 games for the Sabres over parts of three seasons, totaling eight goals and 14 points for the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Bjork to Chicago for future considerations
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks acquire Gicewicz from Rockford for future considerations (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
It's been a long time since we've seen this March Madness: Sabres in a playoff hunt
'The Sabres' game Thursday night in TD Garden against the Boston Bruins is the first of 15 games in March – and 11 are against teams currently in a playoff position. Buffalo is not in one, but still remains in a good spot.' … [Read more...] about It’s been a long time since we’ve seen this March Madness: Sabres in a playoff hunt
Sabres trade rights to Michigan goalie Erik Portillo to Kings for third-round pick
'Portillo, 22, had made it clear he was not going to sign with the Sabres and would pursue unrestricted free agency after his college career at Michigan ended, and the Sabres did not want to lose him for nothing. It's a risk, however, for Los Angeles, which gave Buffalo a pick to get at the front of the line for Portillo's services, but could have nothing to show for it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade rights to Michigan goalie Erik Portillo to Kings for third-round pick
Sabres Notebook: Newcomer Riley Stillman hopes to inject 'old-school grit' when he enters lineup
'"I spoke with him on the phone and then had a conversation with him (Tuesday)," said Sabres coach Don Granato. "You could see he was very excited (Wednesday). He was head to toe in Sabre gear and ready to work out and get going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Newcomer Riley Stillman hopes to inject ‘old-school grit’ when he enters lineup
Riley Stillman ‘ecstatic’ about trade to Sabres, sees something special building
'“You look down the bench from the visiting team and a guy scores (and) they’re just as happy and they had nothing to do with it, right?” an excited Stillman said Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “It’s a team that wants everyone to be successful and wants everyone to grow and get better as a group. It’s intimidating as a visitor and exciting coming in here to have that … [Read more...] about Riley Stillman ‘ecstatic’ about trade to Sabres, sees something special building
Sabres injury update: Rasmus Dahlin could miss next two games
'“We will hold him out tomorrow and he’ll stay back, get more rehab and get another report tomorrow to see where that day to day is,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Rasmus Dahlin could miss next two games
Sabres trade rights to goalie prospect Erik Portillo to Kings
'The Sabres have rookie goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, 23, earning most of the action in Buffalo. Meanwhile, goalie prospect Devon Levi, 21, is a junior at Northeastern and was named college hockey’s best goalie last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade rights to goalie prospect Erik Portillo to Kings
Team brings renewed excitement
'But they are having trouble at the KeyBank Center, where they have won only 12 of their 31 games. Tonight, they battle one of the Stanley Cup favorites in the Bruins. The contest may provide one more indicator of whether this team is ready for the next step of the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Team brings renewed excitement
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Bruins take win streak into home matchup with the Sabres (AP) Bruins Return Home On Win Streak To Face Sabres, Tage Thompson (NESN) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Thursday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings acquire goalie prospect Erik Portillo from Sabres (Los Angeles Daily News) Michigan goalie traded in NHL deal (Ann Arbor News) Kings Acquire Rights to Goaltender Erik Portillo from the Buffalo Sabres (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Buffalo Sabres looking to finally end long, ugly playoff drought
'"The things that makes me most excited about going into playoffs ... is you see the Bills," Dahlin continued. "They made the playoffs and it's thousands of people just waiting outside the airport. That's what makes me most excited."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres looking to finally end long, ugly playoff drought