'Savoie is a speedy, dynamic playmaker who dominated the Western Hockey League with 35 goals and 55 assists for 90 points in 65 games. Due to Savoie’s small stature, some speculate he will shift to the wing, but one thing is for certain he will be an offensive weapon Buffalo can add to the pipeline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snatch Savoie at 9 in NHL Draft
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NHL Draft: Buffalo takes former Fighting Saint Matthew Savoie 9th overall
'“It’s definitely a first-class organization,” Savoie said during his media availability. “They have a ton of good young players and good prospects, as well as good leadership, good veteran guys. They’re definitely moving in the right direction, and I’m really happy to be going there."' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Buffalo takes former Fighting Saint Matthew Savoie 9th overall
Buffalo Sabres draft scoring stud Savoie 9th overall; make three picks in first round
'Savoie is only listed at 5'9" and 175 pounds, but was ranked fourth overall among North American-based skaters by NHL Central Scouting.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres draft scoring stud Savoie 9th overall; make three picks in first round
Guessing game
'Buffalo first picks at nine and judging by the active roster and what’s coming through the pipeline it would be best to find a center or another elite forward prospect. In that range, Buffalo could take a sizable centers like 6’3” American Cutter Gauthier, 6’2″ Austrian Marco Kasper or 6’4″ Canadian Conor Geekie. Gauthier is a strong skater with a heavy shot; Kasper flies … [Read more...] about Guessing game
Russians could be key for Adams accelerating Buffalo rebuild
'Due to that uncertainty, some teams have completely gone against the idea of drafting any Russian. Recent reports suggest that the Buffalo Sabres are not among those teams and I think this could be the key to winning the draft.' … [Read more...] about Russians could be key for Adams accelerating Buffalo rebuild
Goalie Anderson back to Buffalo for another year
'The move keeps a veteran presence in Buffalo along with Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Anderson back to Buffalo for another year
Sabres pen Sean Malone to new contract
'Malone, who was selected 159th overall in the 2013 NHL Draft, has spent four seasons with the Rochester Americans, playing in 208 games with the team. The 2021-22 campaign was his best, as Malone set career-highs with 20 goals and 37 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pen Sean Malone to new contract
Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula ‘progressing well’
'Pegula is “rehabilitating from a health issue,” the statement reads. It does not specify any more details regarding what issues Pegula faced.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula ‘progressing well’
Pegula family says Kim's health improving
'On Tuesday, the family released a statement saying that Kim's health is headed in a positive direction.' … [Read more...] about Pegula family says Kim’s health improving
Filip Cederqvist to the Buffalo Sabers
'On Friday night, the NHL club Buffalo Sabers announced that they had signed a two-year contract with Filip Cederqvist. This means that Cederqvist will now be on leave from the remaining contract year with Leksands IF, and should he choose to return to games in Europe, the original agreement with Leksands IF will apply again.' … [Read more...] about Filip Cederqvist to the Buffalo Sabers
Saturday's Dallas Coverage
Dallas Stars trade Ben Bishop contract, seventh-round pick to Buffalo Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Stars trade goaltender Ben Bishop, 2022 draft pick to Buffalo (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Dallas Coverage
Mike Myers sends love to Buffalo, shares funny story about buying beer
'Myers was on “The Late Show Starring Stephen Colbert” to promote his new Netflix series, “The Pentaverate,” featuring Myers playing multiple characters. The actor’s credits also include “SNL,” “Wayne’s World,” “Shrek,” “Austin Powers,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Myers sends love to Buffalo, shares funny story about buying beer
Bills, Sabres, and Bandits provide support for Buffalo in wake of deadly shooting
'Wearing shirts that said "choose love," all the players and coaches paid their respects to the ten victims of the Tops shooting. Many placed bouquets of flowers at the memorial site for the victims and offered hugs and conversations with their family members.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres, and Bandits provide support for Buffalo in wake of deadly shooting
Bills’ Kaiir Elam attends Sabres game with Josh Allen & Dawson Knox, receives standing ovation (Watch)
'After arriving in Buffalo and checking out the team’s facilities, Elam got to go out and see Buffalo’s other pro team, the Sabres. Elam was joined by franchise quarterback Josh Allen and tight end Dawson Knox. With a little less than five minutes remaining in the first period, the Sabres’ PA announcer introduced Elam to the crowd.' … [Read more...] about Bills’ Kaiir Elam attends Sabres game with Josh Allen & Dawson Knox, receives standing ovation (Watch)
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Chicago Blackhawks finish the season 28-42-12 with a 3-2 OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Philipp Kurashev hopes to unlock his potential with the Chicago Blackhawks next season (Chicago Tribune) 5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-2 OT loss in their season finale: ‘It just leaves bad taste in your mouth’ (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks’ loss to Sabres … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage