'The other thing Adams is not only banking on but 100% believes in is that the young players will all improve and take the next step. I don’t think he’s wrong here. I think Thompson can be a 50-goal scorer year after year, I think Tuch can get you 35 to 40 goals every season. I expect Dylan Cozens will be even better than 31 goals and 68 points. I also think Cozens will improve … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ strategy of sustainable success
Archives for July 2023
Sabres sign first-round pick Zach Benson to his entry-level contract
'Benson established career highs in every offensive category for the Winnipeg Ice last season while playing on a line with Matt Savoie, Buffalo’s 2022 first-round choice. Benson led the team with 98 points – three more than Savoie – by totaling 36 goals and 62 assists. He finished third in the Western Hockey League in points and second in plus-minus at plus-68.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign first-round pick Zach Benson to his entry-level contract
Sabres sign prospect Zach Benson to entry-level contract
'The contract has a $950,000 average salary cap hit – an $855,000 base salary and a $95,000 signing bonus – according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Zach Benson to entry-level contract
Chilliwack’s Zach Benson signs NHL contract
'Benson reportedly impressed in early on-ice action at Buffalo’s development camp, and it’s possible he could stick with the Sabres coming out of training camp in September. It’s more likely he’ll be back with the Western Hockey League looking to build off an impressive campaign where he finished third in league scoring with 98 points (36 goals).' … [Read more...] about Chilliwack’s Zach Benson signs NHL contract
Buffalo Sabres draft Milton hockey player Sean Keohane
'“Going into the [draft] day, I knew it wasn’t going to be anything early. I’d be between that fifth to seventh round or even undrafted. Nothing was really certain,” Keohane remembered. “I knew Buffalo was one of the teams I had a good interview with, so I sat up when I heard their logo come on the screen and I heard ‘from Dexter School’ and my living room kind of erupted … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres draft Milton hockey player Sean Keohane
NHL Hot Seat Radar 2023: Buffalo Sabres
'Is it fair we’ve picked Levi – a 21-year-old goalie with seven games of career NHL experience – to occupy Buffalo’s hot seat? No. No, it is not. Is life fair? No. No, it isn’t. This is the reality for the Sabres as their current goaltending tandem is Levi as their presumed No. 1 of the duo, with 28-year-old Eric Comrie penciled in as the backup.' … [Read more...] about NHL Hot Seat Radar 2023: Buffalo Sabres
Sabres sign 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson to entry-level contract
'The 18-year-old was highly regarded as one of the best playmaking players in the 2023 draft class after tallying 98 points (36+62) in 60 games last season with the Winnipeg Ice of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson to entry-level contract
Sabres sign 1st-round pick Zach Benson
'The 18-year-old becomes the second member of Buffalo’s 2023 draft class to sign their entry-level contract, as second-round selection Anton Wahlberg signed his deal July 14.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 1st-round pick Zach Benson
Sabres sign top pick Zach Benson
'The 18-year-old Benson starred in the Western Hockey League this past season scoring 36 goals and adding 62 assists appearing in 60 games with the Winnipeg Ice this past season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Zach Benson
Benson signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Sabres
'The 18-year-old tallied 36 goals, 62 assists, and 98 points in 60 games with the Winnipeg ICE during the 2022-23 campaign, establishing career highs in every offensive category. He finished third among WHL skaters in points while ranking second in the league with a plus-68 rating.' … [Read more...] about Benson signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Sabres
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ink Fortunato to one-year deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Johnson's leadership qualities impress Sabres
'"There's a lightness to him right now," Rochester coach Seth Appert said. "You can feel that there's a weight off his shoulders, he feels good with his decision, and he's excited to be here. We're obviously very excited to have him."' … [Read more...] about Johnson’s leadership qualities impress Sabres
Sabres Mailbag: Is Connor Clifton the right fit for Owen Power?
'Connor Clifton will have the opportunity to earn that assignment in training camp. He was signed to a three-year contract because Adams and coach Don Granato view Clifton as a perfect stylistic fit with more upside. The competition can extend into the regular season, though. Granato can give Erik Johnson a look with Power and Rasmus Dahlin. Will Mattias Samuelsson remain next … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Is Connor Clifton the right fit for Owen Power?
Opinion: Are just goals enough to keep Victor Olofsson?
'The fact that the Sabres benched a 28-goal scorer down the stretch when it mattered the most tells you all you need to know about Olofsson. Despite all the goals, he brings nothing else to the table. He goes into long slumps, and when that’s happening, he hurts the team with perimeter play, shoddy defense and bad forechecking.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Are just goals enough to keep Victor Olofsson?
Inside the NHL: Surprise shakeup of Bills' front office will impact Sabres, too
'Roth will be knee-deep in the business workings of an NFL team and the construction process of a $1.54 billion football stadium. That sure makes it seem as though the Sabres are being treated like second-class citizens.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Surprise shakeup of Bills’ front office will impact Sabres, too