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'"They will fit very well with us," he said. "But the biggest thing is they made a decision, and they had options. They made a decision to become a Buffalo Sabre, and that is significant. I was watching a lot of defensemen that had the potential of being available, and defensemen that were talked about being moved around the league. There were two that I really, really wanted, … [Read more...] about Granato added two defensemen he wanted this offseason

'The NHL Coaches’ Association has an initiative to increase diversity in the league so enter Chelsea Walkland, Troy Thibodeau and Shelly Picard.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have three college coaches helping out at Development Camp

'It’s more defensive depth for the team, as Clague played both in Buffalo and Rochester this past season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Kale Clague to one-year deal

'"It’s been a gift to be around this team and the other prospects, and it was cool going to Rochester for one week too (the final week of the Calder Cup Eastern Conference Final). It’s special being a part of the organization officially."' … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson glad to get Sabres career going after four years of college hockey

'"That group, as a whole, reminded me a lot of the 'Avs' group," said Johnson on Sunday. "Dahlin seems super dynamic, and I think he’s one of the best in the league. With Power and Samuelsson, it’s a really great trio. So it just felt like a really good fit, and I think I can lend some experience and just help any way I can."' … [Read more...] about Johnson, Clifton had different reasons for signing with Sabres

'“What’s starting to happen here within our own locker-room is the players themselves talk about building something special and that gets around to other players in the league and now different agents call and talk about what they hear is going on here in Buffalo and to have Erik Johnson, a Stanley Cup champion with a great career and to have us at the top of his list is pretty … [Read more...] about Adams said things are so much easier when players they target want to come to Buffalo

'After being claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Wild, Jost played 59 games with the Sabres, scoring seven goals and 15 assists for 22 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tyson Jost to one-year deal

'Johnson, 35, was the No. 1 overall pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 2006 NHL Draft. Johnson spent three years with the Blues and played 203 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to one-year deal

'Clifton struggled at times last season for the Bruins, but comes from the U.S. National Team Development Program. Sabres head coach Don Granato would be able to tell general manager Kevyn Adams if he can get him back to where he was.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add grit on defense, sign Connor Clifton to three-year deal

'It appears the likely tandem in the AHL next season will feature Saturday's free agent signees Dustin Tokarski and Devin Cooley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three players for Rochester, including two goalies

'Both Murray and Weissbach were integral pieces of the Rochester Americans' success this past season, especially when it came playoff time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send qualifying offers to Murray, Weissbach

'Walhberg is 6-foot-3 and 194 pounds, and will probably grow into a power winger. Sabres director of amateur scouting Jerry Forton says he was at his best when Sweden needed him the most. Forton feels he always elevates his game when championships are on the line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres happy to see players they wanted fall to them in NHL Draft

'Wahlberg made his debut in the SHL as a 16-year in 2021-22. The 6-foot-3, 192-pound center played in the 54 games with Malmo in the SHL and the J20 Nationell. While there he tallied 17 goals and 17 assists for 34 points in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Anton Wahlberg 39th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft

'The right-shot defensemen was the team captain for Slovakia at the 2023 IIHF U-18 World Championship, recording six points in seven games. Strbak also earned a silver medal with Slovakia at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defensemen Maxim Strbak 45th overall in 2023 NHL Draft

'McCarty had to wait for his name to be called. He said, “Yes, it gets anxious up there, so you just have to stay patient and it’s a little stressful, but at the same time, I would’ve been honored to be drafted by anyone.”' … [Read more...] about Clarence Center’s Gavin McCarthy is ecstatic to be drafted by his hometown Sabres