'The Sabres needed to find a new development coach after former NHL defenseman Nathan Paetsch moved behind the bench to become an assistant coach with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire former Rochester star Zach Redmond as development coach
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Former Sabres prospect Matej Pekar finds new home in AHL
'He underwent surgery on both shoulders in 2022. When he was healthy, he played sparingly and spent time with the Cincinnati Cyclones, the Sabres’ old ECHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospect Matej Pekar finds new home in AHL
After five seasons, Sean Malone leaves Sabres organization for Switzerland
'Malone, however, constantly battled injuries that almost certainly cost him opportunities to be recalled and play more NHL games.' … [Read more...] about After five seasons, Sean Malone leaves Sabres organization for Switzerland
Some former Sabres quickly found new contracts this offseason
'Asplund, 25, struggled last season, losing his regular spot and becoming a spare part. The Swede played just 27 times before the Sabres traded him to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a seventh-round pick.' … [Read more...] about Some former Sabres quickly found new contracts this offseason
Sabres sign prospect Zach Benson to entry-level contract
'The contract has a $950,000 average salary cap hit – an $855,000 base salary and a $95,000 signing bonus – according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Zach Benson to entry-level contract
After hot finish, Sabres prospect Ethan Miedema primed for breakout season: ‘A 40-goal man’
'What changed for Miedema late in the season? After two months, he said he found a “rhythm.” He also began playing more aggressively. “It was a mindset where he was going to attack and lay it all on the line,” Caputi said. “Confidence mirrors that.”' … [Read more...] about After hot finish, Sabres prospect Ethan Miedema primed for breakout season: ‘A 40-goal man’
Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 15 to 18
'Tickets for the games cost $10 and will be available in early August. Season-ticket holders will have priority access and a preferred rate for tickets they purchase.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 15 to 18
Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
'The 5-foot-9, 177-pound Weissbach will likely compete for a job on the Sabres’ third or fourth line during training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
'Last season, only one player on an NHL contract, forward Matej Pekar, played in Cincinnati. During the Sabres’ affiliation, three Cyclones – goalies Michael Houser, Jonas Johansson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen – reached Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
Sabres sign Anton Wahlberg, Brett Murray to contracts
'Wahlberg, 18, is the first member of the Sabres’ 2023 draft class to sign a contract. The Swede’s deal has a $950,000 average annual value, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Anton Wahlberg, Brett Murray to contracts
Sabres wing prospect Jake Richard and father bonded through unique hockey journey
'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-1, 190-pound Richard in the sixth round in 2022, 170th overall. He had a standout season in the junior United States Hockey League last year, compiling 31 goals and 62 points in 57 games with the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Tri-City Storm.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wing prospect Jake Richard and father bonded through unique hockey journey
Slick Mats Lindgren quietly emerging as strong Sabres defensive prospect
'“The biggest thing I was concentrating on this year was getting better in the defensive zone,” Lindgren said following last Wednesday’s session of development camp at LECOM Harborcenter. “Obviously, my numbers weren’t as high as last year, but I think I was really focused on just getting better in the areas that I need to improve on. I think the offensive side is always … [Read more...] about Slick Mats Lindgren quietly emerging as strong Sabres defensive prospect
Sabres notes: Don Granato believes Erik Johnson will help Rasmus Dahlin, other defensemen
'“He’s actually had such a wide spectrum of experience through the league,” Granato said Thursday following the final session of development camp in KeyBank Center. “And … there’s no diminishing the fact he’s a hell of a player present day, and that excited me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato believes Erik Johnson will help Rasmus Dahlin, other defensemen
Sabres re-sign Kale Clague to one-year contract
'Clague spent most of last season with the Sabres, compiling zero goals, four points and a minus-3 rating in 33 games. He began the campaign with the Rochester Americans, registering one goal, six points and a minus-8 rating in 14 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Kale Clague to one-year contract
Sabres goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff draws comparisons to Devon Levi
'“You can always see him having a smile on his face, enjoying the game for what it is, not taking it too seriously, things like that,” he said following Wednesday’s session of development camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “So just learning to see the game for what it is and as a sport. When you’re doing something like this, you got to have fun with it. You don’t want it to become a … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff draws comparisons to Devon Levi