'General manager Kevyn Adams also revamped his bottom six. He acquired forward Ryan McLeod, who will likely slot in as the third-line center, in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers on July 5. McLeod brings speed that ranks in the 97th or better percentile and will help stabilize depth down the middle and on the penalty kill. He also added Beck Malenstyn from the Washington … [Read more...] about 3 questions facing Buffalo Sabres
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NHL EDGE stats for Buffalo Sabres
'Thompson was limited to 71 of Buffalo’s 82 games because of injuries and took a huge step back in goals (29), assists (27) and points (56) compared to his breakout 2022-23 season (NHL career-high 47 goals, 47 assists, 94 points). But Thompson returned to his elite form down the stretch (21 points in final 18 games) and still brings a rare combination of size (6-foot-6) and a … [Read more...] about NHL EDGE stats for Buffalo Sabres
Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
'Levi (6-foot, 192 pounds) was the Sabres’ starter on opening night after an impressive seven-game NHL stint out of college at the end of the 2022-23 season. He struggled over the first few months in Buffalo and was assigned to the American Hockey League in January.' … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
Jiri Kulich must 'tear up the league' with Amerks before his Sabres call comes
'There doesn’t appear to be a spot on the Sabres’ roster for Kulich after they added Ryan McLeod, Jason Zucker, Sam Lafferty, Beck Malenstyn and Nicolas Aube-Kubel. However, general manager Kevyn Adams and associate general manager Jason Karmanos ensured this offseason that every prospect in Rochester, including Kulich, is surrounded by enough talent to develop into an NHL … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich must ‘tear up the league’ with Amerks before his Sabres call comes
After trading down, Sabres could have NHL-ready talent in Konsta Helenius
'In November, four months before Konsta Helenius developed into Jukurit’s best player and seven months before the Buffalo Sabres traded down and drafted him 14th overall, his coach, Olli Jokinen, said the prospect would play in the NHL this upcoming season.' … [Read more...] about After trading down, Sabres could have NHL-ready talent in Konsta Helenius
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres have 2 months left to make final offseason moves
'Two years ago, the Buffalo Sabres were third in the NHL scoring 3.57 goals per game. Only the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins scored more. Last season, the Sabres fell to 23rd scoring just 2.98 goals per game. The power play was the biggest reason why.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres have 2 months left to make final offseason moves