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'“Going into the [draft] day, I knew it wasn’t going to be anything early. I’d be between that fifth to seventh round or even undrafted. Nothing was really certain,” Keohane remembered. “I knew Buffalo was one of the teams I had a good interview with, so I sat up when I heard their logo come on the screen and I heard ‘from Dexter School’ and my living room kind of erupted … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres draft Milton hockey player Sean Keohane

'For the Icemen, one benefit is clear: The chance to connect with a Sabres farm system that's now packed with prospects after years of early draft selections.' … [Read more...] about The Jacksonville Icemen have new NHL and AHL affiliates. Here’s what it means for 2023.

'The Sweden native was top five on the team in goals (20), points (47), and assists (27). His four game-winning goals were the most.' … [Read more...] about Linus Weissbach extended for another year

'The new affiliation between the Icemen and Sabres is a mutually beneficial arrangement. The Sabres will gain access to a talented pool of players to develop, while the Icemen will benefit from the Sabres’ resources and expertise.' … [Read more...] about Icemen will serve as the Buffalo Sabres ECHL affiliate

'“It’s hard to put into words what this organization and city mean to me,” Paetsch said. “Standing on that bench again with family and friends in the arena because my wife is from here and I’ve lived here for 20 years, so not just me but my whole family is excited for the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Spencerport’s Paetsch named new Amerks assistant coach

'Clifton alone won’t stem Buffalo’s goal-for-goal bleeding, but his presence will make 31 teams far less comfortable when entering the Sabres’ end. Warning: Hard hats are mandatory now at this end of the ice. That’s not the way it has been for the Sabres for a very long time.' … [Read more...] about You can expect the hits to keep on coming from Connor Clifton in Buffalo

'Every general manager from San Jose picking at No. 4 to Arizona taking a second pick at No. 12 — excluding Philadelphia taking Matvei Michkov at No. 7 — will rue the day it passed on Benson. In just a few short days, you could tell he is already the most skilled prospect in the Sabres’ pool following the graduation of Owen Power, Jack Quinn and Devon Levi.' … [Read more...] about Benson’s a good one

'"I've definitely loved my time in Buffalo," Jost said. "It's been amazing. I couldn't have asked for things to work out any better. I'm really, really happy that I ended up here."' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost re-signs with Buffalo Sabres

'Keohane played prep hockey at Dexter Southfield School in Brookline, totaling 16 points (4 goals, 12 assists) in 32 games this past season. He had a 4-19--23 scoring line over 24 games in 2021-22. Keohane also played for the Cape Cod Whalers 18U AAA team in 2022-23, netting a goal and 5 assists in 14 games. He's also logged time with the South Shore Kings club team.' … [Read more...] about Milton’s Sean Keohane selected by Buffalo Sabres in sixth round of NHL Draft

Redhawk squad drafted: "The best thing that ever happened" (The South Swedish) Štrbák is the fourth Slovak selected in the draft, Buffalo reached out for him (Kosice Evening) … [Read more...] about Friday’s European Coverage

'“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