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'“As we were going through our scouting meetings, every single scout that had watched him over the course of basically the last two years,” said Adams, “said they just generally walked away from the game saying he was the best player on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams high on Sabres draft pick Zach Benson

'However, it’s not just about the points with Benson, it’s his speed in transition, hockey IQ making every correct decision with the puck and his attention to detail on defense makes him a well-rounded player. It keeps happening where small, skilled players fall in the draft and Buffalo boasting large forwards such as Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch is glad to take the short … [Read more...] about It’s a heist

'Benson is a skilled winger, tenacious player, outstanding defensive forward — and he's only 18 years old.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select forward Zach Benson 13th overall

'The 18-year-old forward played for the Winnipeg Ice for a couple years and last season he had 98 total points. He made those points up by being a goal maker on the ice with 62 assists, and also a scorer cranking in 36 goals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Select Zach Benson with 13th pick in NHL Draft

'What Buffalo needs to do is take the best player available when General Manager Kevyn Adams steps up to the podium with the 13th pick and it will almost certainly not be a defenseman in that case. While it is clear Buffalo’s defense is the weakest group of its prospect pool, the Sabres already have elite offensively capable defenders for the future in Dahlin and Power, but the … [Read more...] about Decision day

'However, for “logistical reasons,” officials with the NHL say the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres, slated for Wednesday, Sept. 27, won’t be in West Lorne, but will be played in St. Thomas at Joe Thornton Community Centre, named after the retired local NHLer. The West Lorne rink, the home of the Comets, only has a seating capacity of 377 and its … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Sabres to play West Lorne Hockeyville preseason game

'Despite his young age, Noah has already tried SHL hockey, but must now seriously step up to the top league for the coming season.' … [Read more...] about Welcome Noah Östland

'“Since then, we’re just getting better and better,” said Cozens. “And this past year was really good, just a point out of making playoffs. We’re making strides and really going in the right direction. So that’s what matters.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens looking to improve on breakout season

'While it appears this group now leading the Sabres will someday get them into the playoffs, it doesn’t mean all of the players in previous plans since last making the playoffs couldn’t work out somewhere else, it just wouldn’t be in Buffalo. Currently, 16 former Sabres are playing on playoff teams, one former coach and a former member in management from the drought era.' … [Read more...] about A new leaf

'Pegula suffered a cardiac arrest in June 2023, and her recovery has been hard. Brain damage has given her speech difficulties and serious memory issues. She likely will not return to her day-to-day role with the Bills and Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Prayer vigil held on Saturday for Kim Pegula who suffered cardiac arrest in June

'And where would those two points have come from? Let’s go down memory lane, and revisit some of the games played this past year, and where the points got away…' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres could have made the playoffs

Columbus Blue Jackets drop finale to Buffalo Sabres, gain second-best lottery odds (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage

Buffalo visits Columbus after shootout victory (AP) Gameday Preview: Blue Jackets vs. Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage

Sliced up by Sabres: Senators drop season finale in overtime (Ottawa Sun) The Senators close out the season with hope they'll be better next year (Ottawa Sun) Senators finish with loss to Anderson and Sabers (Le Droit) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage

Amerks sign Metsa to two-year deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage