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'Lyubushkin is not afraid to make big hits or drop the gloves if he has to. He is not an offensive defenseman, as he has three goals and 22 assists in his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign rugged defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin

'Erik Portillo was taken in the third-round of the 2019 Draft. He has said he’s going back to Michigan for his junior season. He has only been a starting goalie for the Wolverines for one season and he said his decision to go back was more than just hockey, “I’ve been working really hard in school, I got enrolled in the business school there and to be able to play 40 more games … [Read more...] about Portillo and Johnson discuss their futures

'Vinnie Hinostroza gave the team excellent value scoring 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points in 62 games. The winger gave Don Granato good production as a bottom six forward and also was able to fill in on the top six when injuries happened.' … [Read more...] about Vinnie Hinostroza will not hit Wednesday’s free agent market

'Kevyn Adams traded for Subban on Dec. 2 giving the Chicago Blackhawks future considerations which means they’ll get nothing.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are bringing back Malcolm Subban on a one-year deal

'Fans will be invited to attend at Harborcenter, and will be able to see first-round picks Peyton Krebs, Ryan Johnson, Jack Quinn, Isak Rosen, Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund, Jiri Kulich and Owen Power.' … [Read more...] about Most young players in Sabres’ pipeline will be at Development Camp this week

'“He’s probably been in the hockey spotlight since he was 12-years-old. He was able to play about half our games as a 15-year-old, so I coached him as a very young player," said Patrick with Howard Simon on WGR. "He’s very low-key, modest, but he’s driven. He wants to be the best, but he doesn’t go out of his way to seek the attention.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Patrick thinks Matthew Savoie can overcome size at NHL level

'“We’d love to sign him," Adams said of the possibility of bringing the left-shot defenseman back next season. "He’s a very good puck mover and a skilled player that would fit in well with our depth chart.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Adams: We’d love to have Lawrence Pilut back

'Bryson played 73 games last season with the Sabres, netting a goal and nine assists for 10 points. He played five games with the Rochester Americans in during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season, and then got 38 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson gets new contract covering two years

'“As it played out this morning, that we got to pick 41, we felt strongly that this was the time to make it. I really feel that there’s a huge upside, he’s a big kid that really shows signs of being a high level goaltender, but it’s going to take time to develop.”' … [Read more...] about Not many were expecting the Sabres to take a goalie as high as the second round on Friday

'Leinonen played the majority of his season with JYP in the team's under 20 system where he thrived as their starting goaltender. He played 21 games and had a record of nine wins and 10 losses while also earning two shutouts. In those 21 games, he had a save percentage of .916 and a goals against average of 2.28. He also played four games in Liiga with JYP where he didn't have … [Read more...] about Sabres select Topias Leinonen with the 41st overall pick in 2022 NHL Draft

'Neuchev was ranked 32nd overall among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting. The Russian winger played 61 games for Yekateringburg and scored 40 goals and 27 assists for a total of 67 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Viktor Neuchev with the 74th pick of the 2022 NHL Draft

'Mats Lindgren played in his first full season in the WHL after having two shortened seasons due to the COVID gap year. In the 2021-22 season, which was the gap year, he played 22 games for the Blazers recording 10 points (1+9). He also played in United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) with the Chicago Cougars where he played 10 games and scored 11 points (2+9).' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Mats Lindgren with the 106th pick of the 2022 NHL Draft

'According to Elite Prospects, the player still needs time to adjust to the speed and skill of the QMJHL. There were times throughout the season where he looked lost and behind the play, however, there were still flashes of his offensive side as the season progressed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Vsevolod Komarov with the 134th pick in the 2022 NHL Draft

'Jake Richard played this past season for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL. This was his only season with the team as he is committed to the University of Connecticut for the fall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select right winger Jake Richard with the 170th overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft

'Karlsson plays in the SHL system for the junior team of Orebro HK. This year in J20 Nationell, he played 41 games scoring 31 goals and adding 17 assists for 48 points. He also played five playoff games where he contributed six points(4+2). Karlsson did play 2 games in the SHL this year, however, he didn't add any points for his side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Gustav Karlsson with the 187th overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft