'While Nadeau is not the fastest of skaters, he protects the puck extremely well, which allows him to play a pace game in the offensive zone. The native of St-Georges, Quebec has good patience for plays to develop, and is capable of making difficult passes to create scoring chances or get a puck on goal with his shot.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo drafts Olivier Nadeau with 97th overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
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Sabres pick winger Viljami Marjala with 159th overall selection in 2021 NHL Draft
'After spending three seasons with Kärpät's junior program in Finland, Marjala decided to make the jump to North America this past season and play in the QMJHL with the Remparts. In his first season in Québec City, the 18-year-old scored five goals and registered 22 assists for 27 points in 30 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick winger Viljami Marjala with 159th overall selection in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres trade Sam Reinhart to Panthers
'The Panthers drafted Levi in the seventh round of the 2020 NHL Draft. He was at Northeastern last season, but didn’t play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Sam Reinhart to Panthers
Adams said he'd be OK if Eichel is still on the team at training camp
'So what if the right deal doesn’t come along? Can Adams live with Jack Eichel on the team this year? He said, of course, “I have no in any way shape or form hard feelings with Jack Eichel and he’s a player on our team, so I would have no problem at all if Jack Eichel is on our team when we start training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Adams said he’d be OK if Eichel is still on the team at training camp
Sabres select Owen Power first overall in 2021 NHL Draft
'Power stands at 6-foot-6, 213 pounds and registered 16 points (3+13) this past season as a member of the Wolverines. Just the season before in 2019-20, Power finished as the highest-scoring defenseman in the USHL with 40 points in 45 games, while also being named the USHL Defenseman of the Year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Owen Power first overall in 2021 NHL Draft
First overall pick Owen Power is no stranger to Buffalo
'“I think I could step in and play, so I don’t think the decision will be if I’m ready to play," Power said during his introductory conference call on Friday. "I think it’s what’s better for my development, so I don’t think there’s bad option.' … [Read more...] about First overall pick Owen Power is no stranger to Buffalo
Sabres select Isak Rosén with 14th overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
'Rosén spent about half of his 2020-21 season in the SHL with Leksands IF, only registering an assist in 22 games, though he did not play too much in his time there. In 12 games with Leksands' Under-20 team, the 18-year-old was a point per-game player with seven goals and five assists for 12 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Isak Rosén with 14th overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Philadelphia
'Ristolainen was a player that was always very honest, which was much appreciated. The last few years he’s been very outspoken about not being on a playoff team and how he wanted to be on a playoff team, whether it’s in Buffalo or somewhere else. He was outspoken and frustrated with the path of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Philadelphia
Report: The Sabres have traded Sam Reinhart to Florida.
'Buffalo is reportedly getting goalie Devon Levi and next year’s first round pick in return.' … [Read more...] about Report: The Sabres have traded Sam Reinhart to Florida.
Sabres are ready for NHL Draft
'They don’t have their own pick in the third round, because they traded it to the New York Rangers for Jimmy Vesey. The Sabres do have two picks in the third round. They have the Florida Panthers' pick that they got for Brandon Montour, as well as the Montreal Canadiens' pick for Eric Staal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are ready for NHL Draft
With NHL transaction freeze over, Kevyn Adams is free to make deals again
'“We’re not focused on that saying we have to do this, but if it’s the right deal that we think makes sense for us as we look to build around a young core of players, then we would do it. But it has to be the right thing for us," said the Buffalo general manager. "It’s not something where we’re just going to do it. We have to be able to look at each other in the eye and say … [Read more...] about With NHL transaction freeze over, Kevyn Adams is free to make deals again
Friedman: Sabres asking for first round pick and prospect in potential Sam Reinhart trade
'"I've heard there's a ton of interest. I've heard [the Sabres] are asking for a first rounder and a prospect," said Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman on Thursday during his weekly appearance with Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet on WGR. "The difference with Reinhart is that he has a bit more leverage, because he's one year away from [becoming an unrestricted free agent]. … [Read more...] about Friedman: Sabres asking for first round pick and prospect in potential Sam Reinhart trade
The Sabres open the season Oct. 14 at home against Montreal
'There is an Olympic Break included, but the league still hasn’t committed its players to the Olympics. That break is Feb. 7 through the Feb. 22.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres open the season Oct. 14 at home against Montreal
Report: Seattle selects Will Borgen in Expansion Draft
'Adams must have some very good offers for Rasmus Ristolainen, because he chose to keep that asset and lose Borgen in the Expansion Draft.' … [Read more...] about Report: Seattle selects Will Borgen in Expansion Draft
The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 28
'Buffalo will have three games at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 28