Olean Times Herald

'Normally, all of the Sabres’ scouts would be gathered together for the draft. But with so many travel restrictions in place, Jeremiah Crowe, the Sabres’ new director of scouting, said the team has set up remote access for anyone who can’t make it to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Virtual NHL Draft forces changes; Buffalo will pick best player

'“I’m learning,” said Adams, who had never worked in a hockey department before he replaced Jason Botterill on June 16. “I’ve been talking to the other general managers every day around the clock. And some of the veteran ones, even this morning that I talked to, they asked me how I’m doing. I said, ‘I’m excited. You know, it’s my first time through this.’ And they said, ‘Well, … [Read more...] about NHL Draft, free agency will be critical tests for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams

'“People call every day,” Adams said on a Zoom call in advance of the NHL Draft and free agency. “You listen and people bring players’ names up and ask, but I have no interest and no reason as I sit here today moving forward that you’d want to do something like that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no plans to trade Jack Eichel

'Thompson scored six goals and nine points in eight-late season AHL contests after the Sabres sent him to the Amerks late in March 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tage Thompson to three-year contract

'Larsson compiled a career-high plus-8 rating and generated a Corsi For – the percentage of shot attempts by his team while he’s on the ice five-on-five – of 50.3%, according to NaturalStatTrick.com. Embracing his role helped him emerge as one of the Sabres’ most reliable forwards and penalty killers.' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson’s long career with Sabres could be over

'Joining the Sabres as a free agent had refreshed Lazar, and he believed he could make an impact. But several days later, Lazar, who had played only one NHL game the previous season, would clear waivers and be assigned to the Rochester Americans to start the campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Curtis Lazar’s breakout season with two-year contract

'“These decisions don’t get made in a vacuum, I would say that as well,” he said. “There’s a lot of work in terms of the player, watching and making sure you know exactly where their game is at.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Eric Staal’s acquisition helps Kevyn Adams establish credibility

'Olofsson’s goal total ranked second among rookies, trailing only Chicago Blackhawks winger Dominik Kabulik, who scored 30 times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named to NHL’s All-Rookie Team

'“The initial shock of everything was the biggest emotion I felt and we felt,” he said. “It’s been a great fit here in Minnesota for me and for my family. We really integrated well and not only on the rink for me, but my kids, my wife, and to me, that’s my most important thing.' … [Read more...] about Eric Staal shocked by trade to Sabres, excited to play for GM Kevyn Adams

'Staal will likely be utilized as the No. 2 center, a position the Sabres have struggled to fill since dealing Ryan O’Reilly to the St. Louis Blues in 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Marcus Johansson to Wild for Eric Staal

'So sending forward Marcus Johansson to the Wild for Staal, 35, should ignite a little optimism within the team and its beleaguered fan base.' … [Read more...] about Trading for Eric Staal should be morale boost for Sabres

'“When I draw back on that experience, it was an outside-the-box thought, but it had me buy in and create another level of value,” Ellis said. “Those are lessons that I utilized that I’m hoping I can now translate now in this role.”' … [Read more...] about Playing career prepared Matt Ellis for new development role with Sabres

'When Adams left the Academy last year to become the Sabres’ vice president of business development, Ellis replaced him as director. Ellis also served as the head of coaching for the Jr. Sabres and coached several of the organization’s teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Matt Ellis director of player development

'The Sabres also recently loaned goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to HC TPS, a Finnish Elite League team, and center Arttu Ruotsalainen, to Ilves Tampere, another Finnish League club.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres loan Rasmus Asplund to Swedish team

'“But I think from my standpoint, he is our franchise player, he is our captain, and it’s really important he understands what we’re trying to do here,” Adams said. “Obviously, has a great relationship with (coach Ralph Krueger), and now it’s time for me to build that as well."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams reached out to Jack Eichel shortly after hiring