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'Buffalo will have five former first-round picks in the lineup for this year's tournament, including Konsta Helenius (2024), Jiri Kulich (2022), Noah Ostlund (2022), Isak Rosen (2021) and Ryan Johnson (2019).' … [Read more...] about Sabres to showcase five first-round picks at upcoming Prospects Challenge

'According to a social media post from his Finnish club, Tappara Tampere, on Monday, the Sabres' 2024 first-round pick is looking to secure a roster spot either in Buffalo at the NHL level, or in Rochester with the Americans at the AHL level.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius to play in North America this upcoming season

'Six teams will, once again, be participating this year's tournament, with the Sabres hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators and the Columbus Blue Jackets, who take the place of the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge once again this September

'Luukkonen was a healthy scratch to start last season as Devon Levi was handed the starting job and played the first four games until he was injured. Eric Comrie played the next two before Luukkonen started in Game 7 at Ottawa. He made 38 saves on 42 shots and beat the Senators and he never looked back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms on a five-year deal with Luukkonen

'After spending several years coming up through the ranks and paying his dues in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears, Malenstyn finally cemented a spot for himself at the NHL level in Washington last season, scoring six goals and adding 15 assists for 21 points in 81 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration with Beck Malenstyn, agree to two-year contract

'Spending to the cap doesn’t matter if you have the wrong players in place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will be closer to salary cap than many think

'"It was a good experience. It was a bit different than the USHL with bigger competition, because the Big Ten in known for its speed and skill," said Strbak. "It was hard at the start, but I think I got adjusted pretty good. It was a good year for me."' … [Read more...] about Max Strbak excelling by playing at Michigan State

'Leinonen was injured in 2022 during this same camp, but he still got 40 games in, 23 of which were with JYP U20 team. He went 12-10-0 with a 2.72 goals against and .885 save percentage. That includes two games where he got two shutouts for Finland’s U19 team and five games for Finland’s U20 team where he 2-2-0 with a 2.18 goals against and .874 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Leinonen hoping injuries are behind him

'"I was in Russia and played junior in the MHL, and the UNH team texted me saying they wanted to see me play college hockey," said Sardarian during Sabres Development Camp at Harborcenter. "I didn’t know anything about college hockey, and people told me it was a really good level with a lot of prospects. A lot of really good players are playing in the NCAA, and I decided to go … [Read more...] about Stiven Sardarian one of few Russians that decided to play college hockey

'"I’ve started to enjoy that role," said Aube-Kubel during his introductory Zoom call with the media on Wednesday. "I thought Beck Malenstyn, [Nic] Dowd and I did a really good job neutralizing an offensive line from the other team and play more defensively. I’m pretty pumped to still have Beck by my side in Buffalo, and he’s also a good friend of mine. I’m pretty pumped to … [Read more...] about Aube-Kubel wants to expand his roll with Sabres

'In all likelihood, the Sabres' 2024-25 season will come down to the performance of the top-six forwards, three of whom need to have bounce-back seasons.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: State of the Sabres

'“They look great, there’s a lot of skill on that team and they’ve got a lot of skill in the back-end too, so it’ll be fun to play with that, and they’ve got a lot of good puck movers that can skate, and they’re a younger team than I had in Edmonton, so I’m excited, it should be a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod wasn’t expecting to be traded when he got the call

'Last week during Sabres Development Camp, fans were able to get a first glimpse of Helenius, as he was far-and-away the best player against players his own age.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Konsta Helenius to three-year entry-level contract

'Matt Savoie was taken ninth overall by the Sabres in 2022. He has ripped up junior hockey for the past two seasons, but has had trouble staying healthy. He too brings speed to the game, but Buffalo just drafted Konsta Helenius in the first round of this year’s draft. Adams said on draft day that Helenus was going to be a center only. They already have first round picks Jiri … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for the center to play behind Thompson and Cozens

'Jokiharju, 25, has been with the Sabres since 2019 and has played in 309 games with Buffalo. In those games, Jokiharju has 75 points and 16 goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Henri Jokiharju to a 1-year deal