'What will improve the defense is just another year of maturity from young players Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson and Owen Power, but Adams added to that with the acquisition of Connor Clifton and veteran Erik Johnson. The player with more pressure is Clifton, who will be expected to provide a little more defensive stability and play some important minutes, while the 2006 … [Read more...] about Time is right for Sabres this year
The Sabres Report - Oct 12, 2023
Thursday's New York Coverage
Sabres host the Rangers to begin season (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers at Sabres (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage
Sabres follow up Dahlin deal by locking up Owen Power to 7-year, $58.45 million contract extension
'Both players were No. 1 draft picks, with Dahlin selected in 2018, followed by Power three years later. And both are part of the core of a young, developing Buffalo team with rising expectations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres follow up Dahlin deal by locking up Owen Power to 7-year, $58.45 million contract extension
Bills and Sabres COO, Bills legal counsel fired for having romantic relationship, AP source says
'In a joint telephone interview with The AP Wednesday night, Roth and D’Angelo confirmed they were dismissed without going into detail. They said they enjoyed their time working for the teams’ owners, Terry and Kim Pegula, as well as Terry’s daughter, Laura.' … [Read more...] about Bills and Sabres COO, Bills legal counsel fired for having romantic relationship, AP source says
Sabres sign defenseman Owen Power to 7-year extension
'Getting both Dahlin and Power, who scored four goals and 35 points in 79 games last season, signed to a pair of long-term contracts also comes in the start of what has a chance to be a franchise-shifting season for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Owen Power to 7-year extension
Bills, Sabres fire top executives due to 'unethical circumstance,' per report
'The Bills and Sabres parted ways with the executives due to an "unethical circumstance" created by a "romantic relationship" between Roth and D'Angelo, per Graham's report. Roth was D'Angelo's superior, which raised potential problems within both organizations.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres fire top executives due to ‘unethical circumstance,’ per report
Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension
'Despite having just 87 games of NHL experience under his belt, Power has blossomed as one of the league's top young defenders, putting together a quality rookie season in 2022-23 by racking up four goals and 31 assists for 35 points in 79 games while logging nearly 24 minutes per night in average ice time. If that weren't enough, Power also earned a spot on the NHL's … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension
Sabres lock up Owen Power with seven-year contract extension worth $58.45 million
'According to CapFriendly, Power will have a five-team no-trade list in Years 6 and 7 of his new contract that kicks in at the start of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Owen Power with seven-year contract extension worth $58.45 million
Peyton Krebs knows, embraces role with Sabres
'Getting back to Krebs and his role, he, once again, will be between Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons. That line was one of the best defensive lines in the National Hockey League last season, and they spent a lot of time in the offensive zone thanks to their forechecking abilities.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs knows, embraces role with Sabres
John Roth out as Sabres', Bills' executive vice president
'Roth served as D’Angelo’s boss.' … [Read more...] about John Roth out as Sabres’, Bills’ executive vice president
Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2023-24 Sabres season
'Devon Levi plays 60 games, finishes top-10 in goalie stats.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2023-24 Sabres season
Buffalo Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension
'Power, 20, was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy last season, an award given to the NHL's top rookie. As a 19-year-old Power tallied 35 points, becoming just the sixth Sabres defender to tally 35 points as a rookie.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension
Sabres extend Owen Power on 7-year deal, worth $8.35 million per season
'Buffalo’s No. 1 overall draft pick in 2021, Power signed a seven-year contract extension worth $8.35 million per season, the team announced Wednesday on the eve of its season opener. The deal will make Power the 15th-highest salaried defenseman in the NHL next season, and runs through 2031.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend Owen Power on 7-year deal, worth $8.35 million per season
Will the Sabres make the playoffs this season?
'Here’s a look where the Sabres are predicted to finish across a handful of national projections.' … [Read more...] about Will the Sabres make the playoffs this season?
Sabres to wear patches honoring Rick Jeanneret in 2023-24 season
'The patches will be on the chest of the jerseys, on the right side above the Sabres logo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear patches honoring Rick Jeanneret in 2023-24 season