'The 5-foot-11 center played 32 games this past season in the J20 Nationell junior league in Sweden with Djurgårdens IF. In those contests, Östlund tallied nine goals and 33 assists for a total of 42 points. Along with his time in the Swedish junior league, he played 15 international games for team Sweden at the U-18 level, recording 13 points (5+8).' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Noah Östlund 16th overall in 2022 NHL Draft
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Sabres select Jiri Kulich with 28th pick in 2022 NHL Draft
'The Kadan, Czechia native played a large majority of his 2021-22 season in his home country's top professional league with HC Energie Karlovy Vary. In 49 games played, Kulich had nine goals and five assists for 14 points. Along with his play in the domestic leagues, Kulich played 16 total games at the U-18 International level with Czechia, where he excelled with 17 goals and … [Read more...] about Sabres select Jiri Kulich with 28th pick in 2022 NHL Draft
Kevyn Adams proud of Sabres' Day 1 of NHL Draft
'“It was a very good day for our organization," said Adams looking back on his Round 1. "I feel really strongly that we got players that we believe in. They all have different attributes, but very, very competitive players with speed. But guys that we think are Sabres, and they’re going to help us."' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams proud of Sabres’ Day 1 of NHL Draft
Kevyn Adams ready to get 2022 draft started
'“It’s such a unique opportunity," Adams said. "I just had this conversation with some other general managers this afternoon at the meeting that you’re preparing with four picks in the top-41, and you’re preparing for so many different players. But you’re also having these conversations with so many things that could be going on, so there’s a lot of moving parts right now.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams ready to get 2022 draft started
Sabres release 2022-23 schedule; open season hosting Ottawa
'The highlight of the season will, arguably, be Jack Eichel's second return to Buffalo, and first return since his comments after losing to the Sabres last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2022-23 schedule; open season hosting Ottawa
Cutter Gauthier would be good fit if Sabres drafted him
'I’ve seen him ranked anywhere from fourth overall to 15th. He’s a big, 6-foot-3 winger that can also play center like he did with the U.S. National Team Development Program this season.' … [Read more...] about Cutter Gauthier would be good fit if Sabres drafted him
The Sabres are in final preparations for the draft
'“It is unique this year in that we have a lot of draft capital with the three first round picks and 11 picks total, so something can change a day or two before the draft and you end up with an extra pick or you end up in a slot that you weren’t anticipating, so the last thing you want to do is to be caught off guard and not be prepared to take a pick.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are in final preparations for the draft
Sabres' Adams said just because they signed Anderson, it doesn't mean they're done in net
'“They might be looking for a player or a player and a top prospect that we’re not comfortable moving and that doesn’t mean that we don’t like the goalie or don’t want to make a move for that particular goalie, it just means that we’re not willing to compromise and pay the price that might be needed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Adams said just because they signed Anderson, it doesn’t mean they’re done in net
Sabres sign goaltender Craig Anderson to a one-year deal
'Anderson,41, played in Buffalo last year, where he played in 31 games and registered a 17-12-2 win/loss record and had a save percentage of .897.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Craig Anderson to a one-year deal
The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 25.
'Buffalo has three home preseason games, Sept. 27 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers, Oct. 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Oct. 4 vs. the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 25.
Kim Pegula 'resting and rehabilitating' after health issue
'After a number of reckless rumors spreading around the Internet on Tuesday, the Pegula family released a statement updating the health of Kim, and it was good news.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula ‘resting and rehabilitating’ after health issue
Kevyn Adams getting calls about three first-round picks
'“There are a lot of conversations going on right now, and it’s super unique to have a top-10 pick, a middle first-round pick and a late first-round pick, and have pick 41," said Adams during a 1-on-1 conversation on Tuesday. "So yes, maybe we are popular, but I’ve also made it clear to everyone in the league that we’re open to trying to move up. We’re open to moving back, … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams getting calls about three first-round picks
Opinion: Sabres hoping to follow Avalanche's lead
'Sakic filled in the roster with trades and smart signings, but he built the core first. The one thing he didn’t do was get a great goaltender, but the team he built in front of Darcy Kuemper was so good, average goaltending got it done.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres hoping to follow Avalanche’s lead
Sabres know one young center will have to play wing
'Of the four, Mittelstadt seems to handle the wing the best. He says he’d be fine with making the change going forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know one young center will have to play wing
Martin Biron doesn't see Sabres 'swinging for the fences' this offseason
'“I don’t forsee the Sabres swinging for the fence again this summer,” said Biron with Howard Simon and Jeremy White. “I think they are going to just go about their business. I don’t see them having a ton of needs, I like what they have in their younger players and I hope they give them the opportunity to develop.”' … [Read more...] about Martin Biron doesn’t see Sabres ‘swinging for the fences’ this offseason