'If the Sabres are going to trade Erik Johnson – which seems inevitable – then Adams needs to add another defenseman who could be part of this team’s plans next season. Otherwise, head coach Don Granato will have fewer trustworthy options on the back end. My preference would be to call Calgary about Rasmus Andersson, who has two years left on his contract with a $4.55 million … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: How can GM Kevyn Adams improve the roster before next season?
Archives for February 17, 2024
Sabres believe Peyton Krebs ready for offensive role; UPL set to return
'Right now, Krebs’ numbers don’t reflect much offensive growth. As mostly a fourth-line checker, he has compiled three goals and 10 points in 51 outings this season entering Saturday afternoon’s road game against the Minnesota Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Peyton Krebs ready for offensive role; UPL set to return
Saturday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild vs. Sabres game preview: Broadcast info, injury report and analysis (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota looks to keep win streak alive, hosts Buffalo (AP) Preview: Wild vs. Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage
Should the Rangers Trade for Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt? Plus Two Other Destinations
'The 25-year-old Mittelstadt leads all Sabres players in points right now, with 43 in 53 games, while averaging 18:24 in ice time. His salary cap hit of $2.5 million makes him an attractive trade chip. Although Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams has denied speculation he’s looking to move Mittelstadt, some part of the Sabres’ core needs to change. This team needs a different mix, and with … [Read more...] about Should the Rangers Trade for Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt? Plus Two Other Destinations
Sabres Krebs getting a more offensive role
'“You see the other stuff coming back for Peyton and everybody has seen that for the last month or so in bits and pieces and you say, ‘Wow, that’s some offensive brilliance there and it’s a little spot here and a little spot there and then it becomes more and more consistent because he has to worry less about defending because it’s more natural now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Krebs getting a more offensive role
Sabres recall Clague, assign Tokarski to Amerks
'Clague has 23 points (3+20) in 41 games with Rochester this season. He had four assists in 33 games with Buffalo in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Clague, assign Tokarski to Amerks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Mersch leads Amerks to 5-3 win over Penguins (Amerks.com) Penguins stymied by Levi’s 41 saves, lose 5-3 (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage