'The Amerks would no longer be filled with expensive veterans blocking prospects from ice time. Adams challenged Appert to transform Rochester into an organization that resembles the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, where Appert coached before accepting the job. Later, he was joined by Peca and assistant coach Mike Weber. Jason Karmanos, who joined the Sabres as … [Read more...] about Rochester’s improbable playoff series win another sign of progress for Sabres
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Sabres own 13th pick in first round of NHL draft; Chicago in line to land Connor Bedard
'Holding the 13th-best odds, Adams could select no higher than third overall and, unlike many teams, the Sabres’ roster and prospect pipeline are flush with talented young players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres own 13th pick in first round of NHL draft; Chicago in line to land Connor Bedard
Sabres to pick 13th overall; Blackhawks win lottery, can draft Connor Bedard
'The Sabres, thanks to their 91-point finish this season – the fourth-highest total among non-playoff teams – weren’t eligible to win the first or second overall pick. A team can only move up 10 spots if it wins one of the draws for the first or second selection.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to pick 13th overall; Blackhawks win lottery, can draft Connor Bedard
The Sabres stay at No. 13 in the NHL Draft
'This is the first time in 12 years that the Sabres have drafted lower than 12th. In that time, Buffalo has drafted No. 1 twice, No. 2 twice, No. 7 once, No. 8 four times, No. 9 once and No. 12 once.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres stay at No. 13 in the NHL Draft
Sabres to pick 13th in NHL Draft
'This will be the first time since 2012 that Buffalo’s initial pick will be outside of the top 10. The Sabres had the franchise’s best season in recent memory this season, finishing 42-33-7 and one point out of a playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to pick 13th in NHL Draft
Sabres to select 13th in 2023 NHL Draft
'Buffalo entered the night with the 13th-best odds to win the lottery at 2.0 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 13th in 2023 NHL Draft
Sabres assign Nadeau to Rochester
'Nadeau, 20, tallied 46 points (22+24) in 34 regular-season games with Gatineau after missing the start of the season due to shoulder surgery. He added 15 points (7+8) in 13 contests during the Olympiques' playoff run, which ended with a loss in the league semifinals last week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Nadeau to Rochester
Dunleavy: Looking back at top Sabres highlights from 2022-23
'At the rink, I need to thank the players who wore the Sabres jersey this past season. I spent time chatting with some core members of the team and told them how much they meant to me in my first full play-by-play season in any sport. Without the amazing season from these men, I don't know how I would have been received.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy: Looking back at top Sabres highlights from 2022-23