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With UPL, Devon Levi in Buffalo, Sabres plan to add goalie depth for minors

'“We really like the position we’re in with having UPL and Devon Levi as still young, developing goaltenders, guys we think are going to continue to grow and get better, that are extremely talented, hard-working, and character people,” Adams said. “So that’s a good place to start.”' … [Read more...] about With UPL, Devon Levi in Buffalo, Sabres plan to add goalie depth for minors

Olean Times Herald |

Inside the NHL: As an unexpected Game 7 will finish one season, draft will drop the puck on next one

'“I will take that problem. Let’s absolutely sign up for that problem next year,” Adams cracked when he met the media Thursday in KeyBank Center. “It’s a lot. As a general manager, that’s why you have really good people around you. For (Edmonton and Florida GMs, respectively) Kenny Holland and Bill Zito, I promise you they’re not as focused on the draft or conversations as I am … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As an unexpected Game 7 will finish one season, draft will drop the puck on next one

Buffalo News |

Sabres pleased they changed philosophy with drafting Russian players

'"Some of that could be injury history, some of that could be contracts tied up in Europe, and certainly the Russian variable is real. What is your plan to develop them? Are you going to be able to get them over here? And we’ve seen it both ways. We’ve drafted some Russian players that we’ve been able to get over here quick and get into our system, and we’ve drafted players … [Read more...] about Sabres pleased they changed philosophy with drafting Russian players

WGR-AM |

'Nothing's off the table' for Sabres as report surfaces about possible Jeff Skinner buyout

'“Look, I know you have to ask the question,” Adams responded. “It’s not something I certainly will get into specifics on any, you know, these type of things, but I know there’s rumors out there. There are rumblings on different scenarios. What I can tell you is from the day our season ended, after my conversations with Terry (Pegula) and kind of where we go from here, every … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing’s off the table’ for Sabres as report surfaces about possible Jeff Skinner buyout

Buffalo News |

As Sabres enter new phase, GM Kevyn Adams open to trading first-round pick

'“But it won’t be from lack of effort of seeing of what else was out there to do,” he said. “… This year in particular is the first time I’d say that we’re the most comfortable with kind of where we’ve built our prospect pool that if the right opportunity’s there, that we’ll be ready to do it for.”' … [Read more...] about As Sabres enter new phase, GM Kevyn Adams open to trading first-round pick

Olean Times Herald |

Kevyn Adams aware of rumors Sabres could buy out Jeff Skinner

'“There are rumblings on different scenarios,” Adams said Thursday in KeyBank Center during media availability to discuss the upcoming NHL Draft. “What I can tell you is from the day our season ended, after my conversations with Terry (Pegula) and kind of where we go from here, every single thing that we’re doing this offseason we ask the question, ‘Does this help our team get … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams aware of rumors Sabres could buy out Jeff Skinner

Olean Times Herald |