Olean Times Herald

'“It’s a step-by-step process,” Adams said in The Sphere. “That process was started early this morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beginning process of buying out Jeff Skinner’s contract

'Kleber compiled five goals, 26 points, 26 penalty minutes and a minus-12 rating in 56 games last season for the United States Hockey League’s Lincoln Stars. He plans to play at Minnesota-Duluth next season.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Tracker: Sabres select Adam Kleber 42nd overall, make trades

'Facing stronger and more experienced talent, the 5-foot-11, 189-pound Helenius has stood out. Last season, he scored 14 goals and 36 points in 51 games and added two goals and six points in six playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Konsta Helenius 14th overall at the NHL Draft

'“I’m fortunate enough to know how special a feeling that is,” Adams said Thursday in the Wynn Hotel prior to the NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams believes Kyle Okposo left lasting impact with Sabres

'After Thursday’s deal, the Sabres have nine picks this weekend at The Sphere, including two second-round selections (42nd and 43rd). They’ve also assembled a stable of strong prospects over the past few years. Adams possesses enough capital to make bold moves.' … [Read more...] about Trading first pick could only be start of Sabres’ aggressive dealing at NHL Draft

'“There’s been honest communication, but no indication that that’s something they’re willing to look at,” Adams said Thursday of Skinner and his representatives at Newport Sports. “But all you can do is just have honest conversations and explain certain situations that could be out there, and we’ve done that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner not interested in waiving no-movement clause

'Iginla’s dynamic play with the Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets last season generated extra noise. A strong argument can be made he showcased more development in 2023-24 than any draft-eligible player.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: If Sabres don’t trade 11th pick, Tij Iginla could be strong choice

'“He’s got a knack for seeing the game. He sees it different and he can make plays, and he makes the players around him better, which is what you’re always looking for from a hockey player.”' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Max Plante, son of ex-Sabres standout, possesses high hockey IQ

'“We really like the position we’re in with having UPL and Devon Levi as still young, developing goaltenders, guys we think are going to continue to grow and get better, that are extremely talented, hard-working, and character people,” Adams said. “So that’s a good place to start.”' … [Read more...] about With UPL, Devon Levi in Buffalo, Sabres plan to add goalie depth for minors

'The Sabres will finish their training camp in Munich, Germany, and play an exhibition game Sept. 27 against Red Bull Munich, a team in Deutsche Eishockey Liga.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres release 2024 preseason schedule

'The 6-foot, 197-pound Eiserman’s ultra-quick release and heavy shot – YouTube has several sizzle reels of him unleashing the puck down low and scoring – make him one of junior hockey’s elite scorers.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: USA prospect Cole Eiserman could be intriguing choice for Sabres

'“But it won’t be from lack of effort of seeing of what else was out there to do,” he said. “… This year in particular is the first time I’d say that we’re the most comfortable with kind of where we’ve built our prospect pool that if the right opportunity’s there, that we’ll be ready to do it for.”' … [Read more...] about As Sabres enter new phase, GM Kevyn Adams open to trading first-round pick

'“There are rumblings on different scenarios,” Adams said Thursday in KeyBank Center during media availability to discuss the upcoming NHL Draft. “What I can tell you is from the day our season ended, after my conversations with Terry (Pegula) and kind of where we go from here, every single thing that we’re doing this offseason we ask the question, ‘Does this help our team get … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams aware of rumors Sabres could buy out Jeff Skinner

'“That’s a mixed bag, right, because it was kind of a really weird experience when we won just to look over and go, ‘Oh, they’re my friends I’ve had for six years,’” Plante told the Times Herald. “So those were really my buddies.”' … [Read more...] about ‘No Goal’ at 25: Former Sabres standout Derek Plante learned special lessons during Stars’ 1999 Stanley Cup run

'Those “little” skills that complement his high hockey IQ have helped the 5-foot-10, 175-pound Catton develop into a coveted prospect. NHL Central Scouting ranks him eighth among North American skaters for the draft on June 28 in Las Vegas.' … [Read more...] about If Sabres don’t trade 11th pick, Berkly Catton could be strong draft choice