'In addition to their top-two first-round picks, the Sabres also own the Florida Panthers 2022 first-round pick. Florida's pick will fall somewhere between the 28th overall pick and 32nd overall pick, depending on how they finish the season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres land 9th and 16th picks in NHL Draft Lottery
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'The players believe and that's a big deal', Granato, Adams share optimism as Sabres enter offseason
'"What I feel good about is you look at our team now and the continuity within the staff and the players, and you're building. We want really good players and really good people that love being here," Adams said. "When that comes together, and I think we feel it's starting to, it can be special. It can be powerful and the players now believe and that's a big deal."' … [Read more...] about ‘The players believe and that’s a big deal’, Granato, Adams share optimism as Sabres enter offseason
Buffalo Sabres assign Peyton Krebs and Mattias Samuelsson to Amerks for AHL Playoffs
'Krebs racked up seven goals and 15 assists in 48 games played with Buffalo, while Samuelsson added ten assists and a physical element to Buffalo's blue line. The Rochester Americans begin a three-game play-in series with the Belleville Senators on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres assign Peyton Krebs and Mattias Samuelsson to Amerks for AHL Playoffs
Sabres finish season on high note with 3-2 OT win over Blackhawks
'With 68 points in 78 games, Tage Thompson had an incredible season. His 38 goals and 30 assists weren’t just the 1st and 2nd best on the roster respectively, they were well more than his previous season highs. In fact, in the years prior, Thompson had a combined 18 goals and 17 assists [he only played in one game during the 2019-20 season].' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish season on high note with 3-2 OT win over Blackhawks
Buffalo Sabres shut out by Bruins 5-0 on the road
''Linus Ullmark shut out his former team and picked up the win for the Bruins. At the other end, Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres shut out by Bruins 5-0 on the road
Sabres top Islanders 5-3 for 4th straight win
'Things took a small turn in the 3rd period with the Islanders scoring two unanswered goals in a span of around two minutes to make it a 4-3 game with around 10 minutes remaining, but once again, the Sabres had a response. Jeff Skinner scored his 33rd of the season on a rebound in front of the net to give the team another two-goal cushion that stayed for the remainder of the … [Read more...] about Sabres top Islanders 5-3 for 4th straight win
Owen Power scores first NHL goal as Sabres top Devils 5-2
'Power, who has played just five games in the NHL, converted on a partial breakaway thanks to a pass from Jeff Skinner. Along with his goal, Power tallied 22:21 of ice time, the third-most on the team.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power scores first NHL goal as Sabres top Devils 5-2
Sabres top Flyers 5-3 for second straight win
'Just like Saturday night, the Flyers jumped out to an early lead with Kevin Hayes scoring the first goal of the game less than two minutes into the 1st period. But rather than fall behind by two goals early, the Sabres had a 1st period response. On their first power play opportunity of the night, Victor Olofsson took a pass from Rasmus Dahlin and scored his 19th goal of the … [Read more...] about Sabres top Flyers 5-3 for second straight win
Sabres score four 2nd period goals in comeback win over Flyers
'The Sabres and Flyers will be back at it Sunday at 5pm in Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score four 2nd period goals in comeback win over Flyers
Three Observations: Buffalo Sabres lose Owen Power's home debut 6-2 to Blues
'A stellar night from Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko drove the opposition's success. He had three goals and two assists to help put the tilt out of reach. Buffalo is at home again on Saturday to host the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Buffalo Sabres lose Owen Power’s home debut 6-2 to Blues
Owen Power makes NHL debut as Sabres top Maple Leafs 5-2 to take season series
'The 3rd period went well for the Sabres who added two more goals within the first six minutes of play. Jeff Skinner scored his 31st goal of the season to give the Sabres a 3-1 advantage while Rasmus Dahlin added 10th goal of the season to make it a 4-1 game. Rasmus Asplund added an empty-netter to seal the win.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power makes NHL debut as Sabres top Maple Leafs 5-2 to take season series
Buffalo Sabres shut out by Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0
'The last time the Sabres were shut out was on March 6 against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres shut out by Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0
First overall pick Owen Power laces up for first skate as a Buffalo Sabre
'"We discussed some things that are important moving forward, and I'm just excited. I think we're all excited to move forward," head coach Don Granato said. "We see this team progressing and we see him as a big part of that progression. And he's finally here."' … [Read more...] about First overall pick Owen Power laces up for first skate as a Buffalo Sabre
Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo returning to Michigan for junior season
'In 42 games played, he registered a 31-10-1 record and a .926 save percentage. The Wolverines made it to this year's Frozen Four before falling in the semifinal round.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo returning to Michigan for junior season
Sabres prospect Devon Levi wins award given to nation's top college goaltender
'Levi, a 7th round pick in the 2020 NHL draft, led the nation in save percentage [.952] and was a top three performer in shutouts [11] and goals against average. He will be returning to Northeastern University for his junior season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi wins award given to nation’s top college goaltender