'"First [development] camp with a great organization. It’s fun to see a bunch of the guys that I already knew coming in, and meeting a bunch of other Sabres prospects," said Levi following Thursday's session. "There’s a bunch of really good people in this organization, so it's been a good few days.”' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi very impressed with Sabres
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Kevyn Adams feels they got what they needed in free agency
'As usual with Adams, it was more than what he was seeing on tape. He said there were other factors on Comrie, “We see a player that wants this opportunity and has high character, really well liked by his teammates and wanted to be here and that’s a big deal.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams feels they got what they needed in free agency
Victor Olofsson signs with Sabres for two more years
'Honestly, I thought Olofsson would get over $5 million.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson signs with Sabres for two more years
Sabres sign goaltender Eric Comrie to two-year deal
'Comrie has spent time at the NHL level with the Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old was originally drafted by Winnipeg in the 2013 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Eric Comrie to two-year deal
Sabres sign rugged defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
'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
Portillo and Johnson discuss their futures
'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 will not hit Wednesday's free agent market
'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
The Sabres are bringing back Malcolm Subban on a one-year deal
'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
Most young players in Sabres' pipeline will be at Development Camp this week
'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
Listen: Patrick thinks Matthew Savoie can overcome size at NHL level
'“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
Listen: Adams: We'd love to have Lawrence Pilut back
'“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
Jacob Bryson gets new contract covering two years
'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
Not many were expecting the Sabres to take a goalie as high as the second round on Friday
'“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
Sabres select Topias Leinonen with the 41st overall pick in 2022 NHL Draft
'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
Sabres select Viktor Neuchev with the 74th pick of the 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