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'“He has some offensive capabilities, for sure,” he said. “But his defending is great, and he’s just aggressive, he’s in your face. So all the things kind of together, already having a little bit of that physical package and the speed and then enough skill to keep up, it was a pretty smooth transition for him.”' … [Read more...] about Mature Sabres prospect Max Strbak budding star at Michigan State

Ever wonder where some of those former Sabres prospects who caught your eye a few years ago are playing now?' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospects have landed all over after leaving Rochester

'Tappara, Helenius’ Finnish team in Liiga, announced Monday on its social media platforms the center has left to join the Sabres organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius set to play in North America in 2024-25

'A year ago, the Rochester Americans’ top nine scorers returned, a remarkable number for an AHL team. This upcoming season, that number might be three.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospects, Amerks have landed new contracts as free agents

'In November, four months before Konsta Helenius developed into Jukurit’s best player and seven months before the Buffalo Sabres traded down and drafted him 14th overall, his coach, Olli Jokinen, said the prospect would play in the NHL this upcoming season.' … [Read more...] about After trading down, Sabres could have NHL-ready talent in Konsta Helenius

'The Columbus Blue Jackets will be joining the Sabres, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins this year in the round-robin tournament. The Montreal Canadiens have dropped out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 13 to 16

'In past offseasons, it sometimes took former Buffalo Sabres time to find work. Some went overseas or returned to the minors. Some never played in the NHL again. But earlier this month, seven players from the 2023-24 squad quickly signed NHL contracts as free agents.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres quickly found work as free agents this summer

'Levi, a youngster general manager Kevyn Adams acquired in the Sam Reinhart trade three years ago on Wednesday, is still in the Sabres’ plans and expected to start the upcoming season in the NHL. But Luukkonen, who was drafted by Adams’ predecessor, Jason Botterill, has become the guy, giving the Sabres their best goaltending since Ryan Miller left in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make big commitment to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with hefty five-year contract

'The Sabres now have two unsigned restricted free agents: goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who also filed for arbitration, and center Peyton Krebs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to two-year contract with Beck Malenstyn, avoid arbitration

'“He just does so much right,” Fohr said of the winger. “… He’s just very good at everything.”' … [Read more...] about After trade to move up, Sabres possess mature prospect in Brodie Ziemer

'Former Sabres prospects Filip Cederqvist and Arttu Ruotsalainen are also on Frolunda’s roster.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach signs contract in native Sweden

'Krebs, an asset the Sabres received in the Jack Eichel trade, carries a reputation as a sublime playmaker. If he hadn’t torn his Achilles tendon prior to the NHL Draft in 2019, he likely would’ve been selected higher than 17th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights. He averaged more than a point per game in junior and the AHL. But so far, he has struggled to produce offense in … [Read more...] about After signings and trades, where does Peyton Krebs fit with Sabres?

'At 28, he’s Buffalo’s third-oldest forward (he was born on the same day as Alex Tuch). Only Sam Lafferty and Jason Zucker, two other newcomers, are older.' … [Read more...] about Nomadic Nicolas Aube-Kubel excited to give Sabres’ fourth line grit, speed

'Eleven days after his marathon nine-month, 105-game season ended, Ryan McLeod was posing for pictures at his friend’s wedding when he learned the Edmonton Oilers had traded him to the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Excited Ryan McLeod ready for ‘great opportunity’ after trade to Sabres

'Of course, the Sabres might deploy Lafferty, who could anchor the fourth line following Ryan McLeod’s acquisition, differently than the Canucks. It wouldn’t be surprising if his defensive zone starts reach the 70 percent mark again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Sam Lafferty enjoyed career season after trade