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'"We initiated the process today," said Adams at the end of his post-draft press conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to buy out final three years of Jeff Skinner’s contract

'In his second full season in the USHL this past season with Lincoln, Kleber scored five goals and added 21 assists for 26 points in 56 games played. In 112 career games with the Stars, Kleber has produced a combined 34 points (5+29).' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Adam Kleber with 42nd pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'The native of Hutchinson, Minnesota produced well with the USNTDP, putting up a combined 35 goals and 59 assists for 94 points in 88 games played between the program and the junior team in the United States Hockey League (USHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick forward Brodie Ziemer with 71st pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'Elite Prospects considers Osburn to be a puck-moving defenseman with good puck handling abilities, being good at controlling, maneuvering, and maintaining possession of the puck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take defenseman Luke Osburn with 108th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'This past season in Drummondville, Brunet played alongside Sabres prospect Vsevolod Komarov on the blue line, helping the Voltigeurs to a championship in the QMJHL. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound native of Gatineau, Quebec recorded 14 points (4+10) in 52 regular season games, while adding six points (2+4) in 19 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Simon-Pier Brunet with 123rd pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'The left-shot defenseman happens to be a Hamburg native, who just completed his Freshman season with the Spartans. In 32 games played in East Lansing, Mich., the 20-year-old scored five goals and added eight assists for 13 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick defenseman Patrick Geary with 172nd overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'The Russian-born forward has been playing in Austria over the last five years. Last season saw the 18-year-old crack the professional Red Bull Hockey Juniors team, where he put up 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points in 40 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take forward Vasily Zelenov with 204th pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'The Nanticoke, Ontario native appeared in 46 games with the Steelheads this past season, posting a 24-17-4 record and lead the OHL in save percentage (.909). His 24 wins also ranked 10th amongst all goalies in the league during the regular season..' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap 2024 NHL Draft by selecting goalie Ryerson Leenders with 219th pick

'As a 17-year-old playing in Finland during his draft year, Helenius was able to forge a pivotal spot for himself in the top professional league playing with Jukurit. He even spent most of his age 16 season playing professionally in Finland amongst many grizzled veterans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Konsta Helenius with 14th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'“We were aggressive and there weren’t trades that we could get the other teams to agree to and if I was to sum it up, I don’t think there was a trade in the first round that involved an NHL player.' … [Read more...] about Adams said teams weren’t willing to move NHL players for picks

'The Sabres announced Thursday afternoon the trade of the 11th overall pick in Round 1 to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for the 14th overall selection, as well as the 42nd overall pick in Round 2 of the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade down with San Jose, acquire 14th and 42nd pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'“When we look at this year’s draft, we feel pretty strongly that after six or seven, it’s a wide range of where we think the names will go, so it’s a real good value for us to make that deal.' … [Read more...] about Adams couldn’t pass up good value in moving down to pick 14 in Draft

'"No final decisions have been made. We are continuing to have conversations internally and externally," Adams said with Brian Duff and Marty Biron. "In terms of the specific buyout, like I said, everything is on the table. We’re open to everything, and everything we are looking to do is to help this team get better."' … [Read more...] about Adams: Everything still on table with Skinner’s future

'Iginla exploded in his first season in Kelowna this year quadrupling his scoring numbers from the season before. the 17-year-old recorded 84 points(47+37) in just 64 games. With these numbers, he led his team in goals and was fourth in the league in points among draft eligible players.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: 2024 NHL Draft profile: Tij Iginla

'Adams admitted Thursday this is the first time he’s interested in trading his first-round pick, which is the 11th overall selection. If the right deal doesn’t come along, some players to watch at Pick 11 would be forwards Beckett Sennecke, Tij Iginla, Cole Eiserman and Cayden Lindstrom.' … [Read more...] about Adams starts a very busy two weeks for Sabres