Olean Times Herald

'The deal is worth $775,000 in the NHL, with $475,000 guaranteed, according to the report.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres re-sign Kale Clague to one-year contract

'“I’m going to make sure it’s someone that fits our culture of our organization that’s set by Kevyn (Adams) that fits what we’re trying to build in Rochester but also is a great role model for our prospects, whether that’s his playing career, his coaching experience or who they are as a human being, because we need to have great role models for our prospects,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Amerks close to hiring assistant coaches; Buffalo open to adding another forward

'“I challenge him on a lot of things and ask questions and try to help my own mind understand what he sees,” Adams said Sunday prior to the start of development camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “It certainly didn’t take much. I’ve been watching Clifton for years and he’s a player I’ve always liked a lot.”' … [Read more...] about In Connor Clifton, Sabres hope they’ve added missing piece on defense

'“All of them really said Buffalo’s a team on the rise,” said Johnson, who signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Sabres shortly after the market opened Saturday. “That’s not a secret anymore. People know that the Sabres are coming. Whether it’s this year, next year – I don’t know how soon it’s going to be – I just feel it’s a team that’s going to contend for a long … [Read more...] about Veteran Erik Johnson believes Sabres will ‘contend for a long time’

'General manager Kevyn Adams said leading up to free agency he wanted to add to his blue line this offseason, and in Johnson and Clifton he addressed the Sabres’ most glaring need.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defensemen Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton in free agency, bring back Tyson Jost

'Malcolm Subban, the Amerks’ No. 1 goalie last year, signed with the St. Louis Blues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign two goalies for Rochester, including Dustin Tokarski, and forward

'The roster released today features 19 forwards, 11 defensemen and five goalies.' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson, Sabres’ other NHL Draft picks to attend development camp

'By not extending him an offer as a restricted free agent, the Sabres can try to re-sign him for less than the $2.25 million he earned last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t extend qualifying offers to Tyson Jost, two others

'McCarthy’s excitement made Adams’ mind flash back to all the work the youngster has put into his career. Adams has known McCarthy, 18, for years. They live in the same Clarence neighborhood. He played for the Jr. Sabres and developed at the Academy of Hockey when Adams ran both organizations at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Gavin McCarthy’s selection by Sabres special; Buffalo thrilled to take Anton Wahlberg

'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams wouldn’t speculate on a timeline for Quinn’s return, only saying it was “significant” and he will make a full recovery. However, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported he will be sidelined four to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres confident Jack Quinn will return stronger following Achilles surgery

'Benson, the 13th overall pick at Wednesday’s NHL Draft, formed half of a lethal duo with Sabres center prospect Matt Savoie last season, combining for a whopping 74 goals goals and 193 points. As a 15-year-old Western Hockey League rookie in 2020-21, he learned the rigors of junior from Sabres center Peyton Krebs.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: In Zach Benson, Sabres add aggressive, dynamic junior star

'This year, no trades were made in the entire first round.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: NHL teams reluctant to trade top-10 draft picks

'“I feel like I’m a nice person, but I want to win and I want to win really bad and I want to win as much as you can possibly want that. So will I make tough decisions? Of course. That’s what we have to do.”' … [Read more...] about Aggressive moves for present might benefit Sabres at NHL Draft

'Despite scoring a career-high 28 goals, Olofsson sat out seven late-season games as a healthy scratch, including five critical contests down the stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams exploring trade market for Victor Olofsson

'The Leafs, who played in Buffalo just one time in each of the past two seasons, visit to KeyBank Center on Dec. 21 and March 30.' … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Sabres schedule features early home games, two visits from Toronto