'It has been nearly 40 years since Buffalo made three first-round picks in a single draft. The two previous occasions occurred in back-to-back years in 1982 and 1983. Both drafts saw key players enter the franchise who made their impacts felt quickly as the Sabres made the playoffs 11 out of the next 15 seasons.' … [Read more...] about Remembering the Sabres’ star-studded 1982 and ’83 drafts
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Sabres development camp opens July 13
'On-ice sessions from July 13 to 15 are free and open to the public. Admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp opens July 13
Draft Preview | Potential options with the 28th-overall pick
'Peruse any mock draft and you will know that this is an inexact science. One source may list a player in the top 20; another may list that same player outside the first round altogether.' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | Potential options with the 28th-overall pick
Rosen named to Sweden's preliminary roster for World Juniors
'The tournament could also include Sabres prospects Josh Bloom (third round, 2021) and Olivier Nadeau (fourth round, 2021), both of whom have been invited to Canada's National Junior Team summer development camp in July.' … [Read more...] about Rosen named to Sweden’s preliminary roster for World Juniors
Revisiting the Sabres' 2021 draft class
'Nadeau is one of five players from Buffalo's 2021 draft class to have already signed his entry-level deal, along with defenseman Owen Power (Round 1) and fellow forwards Isak Rosen (Round 1), Aleksandr Kisakov (Round 2), and Josh Bloom (Round 3).' … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Sabres’ 2021 draft class
Draft Preview | Potential options with the 16th-overall pick
'The Sabres do have a wealth of young, left-shot defensemen on the organizational depth chart - a group that includes Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson, Jacob Bryson, and Ryan Johnson - but Bichsel is generally projected to be selected in the mid-teens, making him a potential option.' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | Potential options with the 16th-overall pick
Sabres sign Cederqvist to 2-year, entry-level deal
'Cederqvist, 21, amassed Swedish Hockey League career highs in goals (14), assists (18), points (32), and games played (49) this past season with Djurgardens IF. His point total ranked second on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cederqvist to 2-year, entry-level deal
Draft Preview | Potential options with the 9th-overall pick
'If he is available, Gauthier offers a blend of size (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) and skill that could make him an effective complement on the wing to the Sabres' talented stable of centermen, TSN director of scouting Craig Button told Sabres.com.' … [Read more...] about Draft Preview | Potential options with the 9th-overall pick
Sabres acquire Bishop, 7th-round pick from Stars
'Bishop, 35, was placed on long-term injury reserve in December after sustaining a career-ending knee injury. He has one year remaining on his contract with a salary cap hit of $4,916,667.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Bishop, 7th-round pick from Stars
Sabres to induct Ryan Miller into team Hall of Fame, retire jersey number
'"Ryan Miller embodied what people in Western New York expect from those who wear a Buffalo Sabres uniform: on-ice excellence, commitment, and authentic love for this community," said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams. "His lasting relationship with the people here in Buffalo remains a standard we strive to follow every day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to induct Ryan Miller into team Hall of Fame, retire jersey number
'Dream come true' | Miller reacts to number retirement, Hall induction
'Miller's No. 30 will be raised to the KeyBank Center rafters during the 2022-23 season, joining Hasek's No. 39 and serving as an enduring reminder of the story he wrote during his 12 years in Western New York - one that included team records in wins, saves, and games played by a goalie as well as a Vezina Trophy in 2010.' … [Read more...] about ‘Dream come true’ | Miller reacts to number retirement, Hall induction
Takeaways from the 2022 NHL Scouting Combine
'USNTDP winger Jimmy Snuggerud, the son of former Sabres forward Dave Snuggerud, was among the prospects on hand this week. Dave played 215 games for the Sabres from 1989 to 1992.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the 2022 NHL Scouting Combine
Sabres, Rosen agree to entry-level deal
'The 19-year-old native of Solna, Sweden scored his first two professional goals for Leksands' senior team in 2021-22, totaling four points (2+2) in 28 contests. He also recorded nine points (4+5) in eight games for Leksands' Under-20 team during the campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Rosen agree to entry-level deal
Sabres to receive 28th overall pick from Panthers
'Buffalo will have three total selections in the first round: its own pick at ninth overall, the 16th overall pick from Vegas, and the 28th pick from Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to receive 28th overall pick from Panthers
Sabres sign Nadeau to 3-year, entry-level contract
'Buffalo drafted Nadeau during the fourth round (97th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old posted a team-high 78 points (35+43) in 65 games this season with Shawinigan of the QMJHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nadeau to 3-year, entry-level contract