'The Buffalo News first reported the Sabres will relinquish the rights to Lindgren, defenseman Albert Lyckasen and center Jakub Konecny. The Sabres selected Lyckasen and Konecny in the seventh round in 2020, general manager Kevyn Adams’ first draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t sign Mats Lindgren, two other prospects
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Savoie enjoying final ride at Memorial Cup after nomadic final junior season
'he five-foot-nine, 179-pound Savoie was a first-round pick (ninth overall) of the Buffalo Sabres in 2022. After being injured for much of training camp this year, he was assigned to Rochester on a conditioning assignment. He had five points (two goals, three assists) in six games in the AHL before making his NHL debut on Nov. 10. Savoie was assigned to Wenatchee the next day. … [Read more...] about Savoie enjoying final ride at Memorial Cup after nomadic final junior season
Sabres will not sign 2022 fourth-round pick Mats Lindgren
'The one prospect not getting a contract from the Sabres that surprises me a little bit is 2022 fourth-round pick Mats Lindgren. I think it has more to do with organizational depth than Lindgren himself.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will not sign 2022 fourth-round pick Mats Lindgren
How the Sabres scouted, drafted QMJHL top defenseman Vsevelod Komarov
'Komarov decided as a teenager to leave home for Quebec because its major junior league had the coaching, smaller ice surfaces and physical play to prepare him for an NHL future. He learned English in a province, and while on a team, where most speak French. Komarov worked tirelessly to evolve from a lanky, raw defenseman into a formidable presence on the ice. His dedication … [Read more...] about How the Sabres scouted, drafted QMJHL top defenseman Vsevelod Komarov
Ryan Johnson looks forward to big summer, improvement for next season
'Johnson had actually impressed in his first NHL training camp and the 22-year-old just kept it up in Rochester. Johnson had only played nine games with the Amerks, but it was enough to show that the 31st overall pick in 2019 deserved an opportunity. Johnson spoke after the Amerks were eliminated in the Calder Cup Playoffs by the Syracuse Crunch. He said the whole season was … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson looks forward to big summer, improvement for next season
Rasmus Dahlin captured bronze, but Dylan Cozens was Sabres' biggest winner at Worlds
'The 2019 first-round draft pick has 16 goals and 24 points in 20 games at two world championships. He also owns a pair of medals from the IIHF World Junior Championship, the second of which he earned with Canada after tallying 16 points in just seven games.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin captured bronze, but Dylan Cozens was Sabres’ biggest winner at Worlds
After difficult season, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens stars for Team Canada
'While Sabres center Dylan Cozens fell short of earning a medal in the tournament – Team Canada finished fourth, losing Sunday’s bronze medal game 4-2 to Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and Team Sweden – he ended his season on a high note.' … [Read more...] about After difficult season, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens stars for Team Canada
Hamilton Take2: Sabres at World Championship
'Power showed confidence in his defending and the poise he had with the puck, especially on breakouts. Power improved quite a bit for the Sabres after Jan. 1, but what I saw in this tournament was even better. Power gets crucified by a faction of Sabres fans because he’s big and doesn’t hit like Jacob Trouba. The fact is the 21-year-old wasn’t drafted first overall to hit. He … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres at World Championship
Sabres Power and Cozens thrived at the World Championship
'What should give him more confidence is that he played in all situations. Cozens and Power were both on the No. 1 power play and Cozens netted four goals. He added two shorthanded goals which meant he only had three 5-on-5. Cozens will face better faceoff men in the NHL, but he did do well in this tournament winning 51.9% of his faceoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Power and Cozens thrived at the World Championship
Sabres roundtable: Charting a course for another eventful offseason
'Third-line center. The Sabres are set in their top six with Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens, but they need to find a replacement for Casey Mittelstadt. Peyton Krebs has 20 goals and 66 points in 215 NHL games. The 23-year-old had one goal in his last 40 games of the season. It’s too soon to give up on Krebs. He has the skill, competitiveness and intensity that the club needs in … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Charting a course for another eventful offseason
Can Sabres count on Zach Benson to take leap in second NHL season?
'Year 2 will bring different challenges for Benson. He’ll have a new coach, Lindy Ruff, who will enjoy Benson’s relentless approach on the forecheck and around the opponent’s net. The Sabres have given Benson a comprehensive plan to follow on and off the ice to improve in specific areas that will help him next season. He’ll stay with a relative near Vancouver so he’s in close … [Read more...] about Can Sabres count on Zach Benson to take leap in second NHL season?
It was Rasmus Dahlin's turn to shine has he led Sweden into the semi-finals of the World Championship
'On Thursday it wasn’t Dylan Cozens coming through in the semi-finals of the Word Championship, it was Rasmus Dahlin scoring a goal and an assist to lead Sweden to a 2-1 overtime win over Finland.' … [Read more...] about It was Rasmus Dahlin’s turn to shine has he led Sweden into the semi-finals of the World Championship
Sabres' Dylan Cozens among Canada's top players at world championships
'“I think this is the most motivated I’ve ever been,” Cozens told reporters in April. “I think all of us feel that way. We all know we can be better. We all know we need to be better. And I think every guy in here will be better. And there’s a lot of guys I think that didn’t quite have the season they wanted to, so you know, we all just got to be hungry, hungry for more, and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens among Canada’s top players at world championships
Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund’s hockey sense stands out with Rochester: ‘Basically blows your mind’
'Ostlund joined the AHL team in April and played just five total games. Having spent his entire career in Sweden, he hasn’t developed that side of his game. He must pack on muscle, learn to play a grittier game and adapt to having less time and space on the smaller North American ice surface.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund’s hockey sense stands out with Rochester: ‘Basically blows your mind’
Which proven players should the Sabres add to bolster their bottom six?
'The Sabres have $23.218 million to spend, according to CapFriendly.com, and one of Adams’ priorities is to use some of that money to change the bottom half of his depth chart at wing and center. Ruff will have a voice in the meetings to decide how Buffalo can improve its lineup.' … [Read more...] about Which proven players should the Sabres add to bolster their bottom six?