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'In fact, the Sabres now have nine defensemen with NHL contracts — three more than can dress on a given night and will have to shed one or two in the near future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face dilemma with surplus of defensemen

'“For me personally, I want to get better every day,” Benson said Monday. “It depends on the drill. If it's a technique shooting drill, obviously you got to slow down a bit, but for two-on-two battles or one-on-ones, you're obviously going full out. You're trying to make yourself a better hockey player, but you also want to make your teammates better hockey players.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson, Gavin McCarthy garner attention at Sabres development camp

'It looks like the Sabres are through for the time being in free agency. I was very surprised that for the first time in my career, teams were able to sign some good free agents to reasonable term and reasonable dollars. That allowed Kevyn Adams to ink two defensemen, Erik Johnson and Connor Clifton to contracts that make sense and Buffalo didn’t have to give up any of their … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres start development camp and free agency

'Defenseman Gavin McCarthy of Clarence Center, New York was drafted in Round 3 as the 86th overall pick.' … [Read more...] about 2023 NHL Draft complete: Clarence native taken in 3rd round by Sabres

'"It was tough news obviously to get, for Jack first of all, and you know us. He's a really important player in our lineup. But you know, what I told Jack on the phone was that I know the character and the person he is. And I've also been assured by our doctors that this is something that he'll make a full recovery, he'll come back bigger, better, and stronger than ever." said … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn to miss the start of the season

'Benson is now joining his former teammate on the the Winnipeg ICE, Matt Savoie in the Sabres organization. He led Winnipeg with 98 points (36+62) in 60 games and is ranked 2nd among all WHL skaters with 6 shorthanded goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select forward Zach Benson 13th overall

'We’ll have to see how much trading there is at the draft. Adams has said many times that some trades that are made now, originated months ago. We know the Sabres GM is looking for a top four defenseman. I’m not convinced that he’s actively looking to trade for a goaltender.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres history of 13th overall draft picks

'Buffalo's final home game will be on April 11 against the Washington Capitols, followed by a short trip to Florida to play the Panthers on April 13 and Lightning on April 15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2023-2024 schedule

'Power was one of three finalists this year alongside Beniers and Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner. Power — the former No. 1 pick in the 2021 NHL draft — had a standout year in his rookie season, leading all rookie defensemen in assists and points and ending the season second in plus-minus and third in power-play points.' … [Read more...] about Owen Powers falls to former teammate Matty Beniers in Calder Trophy race

'Davies, who appeared in one game for the Sabres this season, spent most of his year in the AHL with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Jeremy Davies to a 1-year deal

'The Youngstown native was traded to the Sabres organization in December of 2022 from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Oksari Laaksonen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Youngstown native Joseph Cecconi to a 1-year contract

'I am 100% convinced that Adams is actively working to trade for a top-four defenseman, but I am really not all that convinced that he’s working to trade for a goalie. On Wednesday, he was asked if he would be confident or willing to go with the same three goalies next year (Devon Levi, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie).' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Kevyn Adams’ outlook and the Sabres’ immediate needs

'Sabres GM Kevyn Adams had made it clear he wanted Girgensons back. The fact that Girgensons agreed to sign a one-year contract rather than hit the open market suggests he very much wanted to return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Girgensons, Rousek

'I’ve seen in other interviews that Michkov said he wants to play in the NHL. The Sabres have been taking and signing quite a few Russians the past few years, so that wouldn’t scare them off, but on the off chance he falls to No. 13, would Kevyn Adams be willing to take a swing. It could turn into a grand slam home run or a strikeout looking.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Hamburg’s own Quentin Musty gets a look at NHL Combine

'For young players to be exposed to this kind of playoff pressure as well as seeing how the game is elevated in the postseason is going to be invaluable to them.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres’ young players will benefit from lengthy AHL playoff run