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'Buffalo selected Novikov during the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old spent the past two seasons playing professionally in the KHL, including a career-high 62 games this season with Dynamo Moscow.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Novikov to entry-level contract

'The 21-year-old right winger settled into life as an NHL regular during his first full season with 14 goals and 22 assists. Representing one-third of the Sabres "kids line" that was full of youth, energy and excitement, Quinn teamed up with Dylan Cozens (22 years old) and JJ Peterka (21 years old) for extended stretches this season.' … [Read more...] about Skill, intelligence pushed Quinn through rookie season

'"He can shoot when you don't think he's going to shoot," defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. "He can deke and pass. I feel like he's got it all."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s got it all’ | Tuch’s growth drove Sabres on path to success

'Savoie (first round, 2022) and the Winnipeg ICE will meet the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL Championship. Komarov (fifth round, 2022) and the Quebec Remparts will play the Halifax Mooseheads for the QMJHL title. Both best-of-seven series begin Friday.' … [Read more...] about Savoie, Komarov to compete for league championships

'Buffalo entered the night with the 13th-best odds to win the lottery at 2.0 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 13th in 2023 NHL Draft

'Nadeau, 20, tallied 46 points (22+24) in 34 regular-season games with Gatineau after missing the start of the season due to shoulder surgery. He added 15 points (7+8) in 13 contests during the Olympiques' playoff run, which ended with a loss in the league semifinals last week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Nadeau to Rochester

'At the rink, I need to thank the players who wore the Sabres jersey this past season. I spent time chatting with some core members of the team and told them how much they meant to me in my first full play-by-play season in any sport. Without the amazing season from these men, I don't know how I would have been received.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy: Looking back at top Sabres highlights from 2022-23

'Voting was conducted via a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers Association at the end of the regular season. Each voter ranked the top five candidates on a 10-7-5-3-1 points system.' … [Read more...] about Power named finalist for Calder Memorial Trophy

'The Sabres selected Neuchev during the third round of the 2022 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old native of Chelyabinsk, Russia scored 12 points (4+8) in 57 games this season with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg of the KHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Neuchev to entry-level contract

'Greenway's tenure in the Twin Cities didn't go according to plan. After putting pen to paper on a three-year, $9-million contract extension with the Wild in January 2022, the following season got off to a rocky start. He had shoulder surgery in the summer that caused him to miss training camp and the first part of the season. When he returned to the ice, he reinjured the same … [Read more...] about Greenway settling in after trade, Granato sees untapped potential

'Whatever level Skinner elevates his game to next season is anyone's guess. From a production standpoint, his numbers had flatlined until Don Granato arrived. The trust he's instilled in not just Skinner, but all of his players, allowed the collective to flourish this season.' … [Read more...] about Skinner’s 13th season enough to make anyone smile

'"I understand injuries are part of the game at the same time, but I think doing things you can do to limit those and just keep moving forward," Mittelstadt. "Obviously, after last year it was nice to come back and play all the games."' … [Read more...] about Patience, persistence have been Mittelstadt’s combination for success

'Thompson, after enjoying a breakout 38-goal campaign in 2021-22, took his game to new heights this past season as Buffalo's bonafide top center.' … [Read more...] about ‘Another bar to chase’ | Counting down Thompson’s top moments of 2022-23

'Such was Dahlin's attitude in the days following the Sabres' season. He tied for fifth among NHL defensemen with 73 points, the third-highest mark by a blueliner in Sabres history. He ranked fourth in the league in ice time despite missing four games. He was the Sabres' leader in blocked shots and finished second on the team in hits. He played through multiple injuries down … [Read more...] about ‘He’s never satisfied’ | Dahlin excelled as leader on and off the ice

'Granato said he is comfortable having two young goalies working as a tandem in the future in the event both Levi and Luukkonen earn roster spots next fall.' … [Read more...] about Focused on the future, Adams and Granato wrap up 2022-23 season