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'I asked Adams if taking Leinonen was any indication that they could be losing Portillo to free agency. “No, it’s just the goaltending position, and you want to make sure that you have a pipeline, you have flexibility and options moving forward, and when you’re drafting young goaltenders, there’s a long path. It’s good to have options and you want to have depth in net,” Adams … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres stay patient, stick with talent in NHL draft

'Right now, after signing 41-year-old Craig Anderson to a one-year deal last week, the likelihood of him and prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen sharing the Sabres' net next season is high.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap up Day 2 of NHL draft

'The Sabres need to add size. Savoie is only 5 feet, 9 inches tall, but he's playing in a tough, aggressive league in the WHL and knows how throw his body around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Matthew Savoie with No. 9 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft

'While the Sabres are in need of more size, Ostlund would have a shot to make the Sabres NHL roster in the next few years, between his speed and with how quickly Swedish-born players typically develop.' … [Read more...] about Noah Ostlund is the Sabres’ No. 16 pick

'Adams wasn't afraid to admit he doesn't know how the Sabres picks -- at Nos. 9, 16 and 28 -- could possibly fall. "You can sit there and look at the board and do a mock draft and predict, and you just don't know," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams: ‘It doesn’t always have to be perfect,’ on drafting NHL players

'The Buffalo Sabres will kick off the 2022-2023 regular season with back-to-back home games, hosting Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 13 and Florida two days later, with former Sabre Sam Reinhart making his second trip back to Buffalo with the Panthers that Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2022-2023 regular season schedule

'Anderson, who is 41 years old, joined the team last year to help guide the team's young players and bring a "calming presence" in the net.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign goalie Craig Anderson to one-year contract

'The Sabres will play six preseason games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce 2022-23 preseason schedule

'"Kim is progressing well and is resting and rehabilitating from a health issue. We are grateful for the medical professionals providing her care and to everyone for their prayers and well wishes.' … [Read more...] about Pegula family releases statement saying Kim is “progressing well, ask for privacy”

'The biggest similarity is at head coach.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Why the Buffalo Sabres can repeat the Colorado Avalanche’s success

'Kim Pegula is receiving medical care as a result of "some unexpected health issues," according to a spokesperson for the Buffalo Bills.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula receiving medical care as a result of ‘unexpected health issues’

'In a statement released to 2 On Your Side, the family said Pegula has been making progress over the past few days; however, they did not go into further detail. It is unclear at this time how long Pegula has been receiving medical treatment.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula receiving medical treatment for ‘unexpected health issues’

'The Sabres will take on the final season of Bishop's six-year, $29.5 million contract from the Dallas Stars to help hit the salary cap floor, in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round draft pick and future considerations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make a trade for goalie Ben Bishop

'"We were close and that is the part you look back on but we appreciate how hard it is to come together as a group and have that type of energy and team, you know it is not something that just happens, it takes the right mix, looking back we had a special group and it was fun to be part of it," said Miller.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller, among 12 inducted into 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame

'Teams want to do a deep dive into what makes players tick, and many of the questions aren't even about hockey. One player was asked if he had a betting app on his phone.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: How teams analyze NHL prospects at the scouting combine