'The three goalies on the Sabres' roster have combined for 100 NHL games of experience, with 21-year-old Devon Levi (7) and 24-year-old Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (46) making up just over half of that total. Eric Comrie, 28, has played 47 games.' … [Read more...] about 3 questions facing Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres Report - Aug 4, 2023
Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
'Levi (6-foot, 184 pounds) for the second straight season led NCAA goalies in save percentage and won the Mike Richter Award as the top goalie in men's college hockey, becoming the first two-time winner in history.' … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres Report - Aug 3, 2023
Atlantic Division summer outlook: Huge questions surround Bruins, Panthers after their big seasons
'The Buffalo Sabres’ path to finally making the playoffs after a 12-year drought is tough enough going through the Atlantic Division. Getting deep in the playoffs will be another story entirely. For five consecutive seasons, the Eastern Conference representative in the Stanley Cup final has come out of the Atlantic.' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division summer outlook: Huge questions surround Bruins, Panthers after their big seasons
After five seasons, Sean Malone leaves Sabres organization for Switzerland
'Malone, however, constantly battled injuries that almost certainly cost him opportunities to be recalled and play more NHL games.' … [Read more...] about After five seasons, Sean Malone leaves Sabres organization for Switzerland
West Seneca native Sean Malone signs overseas, ending stint with Sabres, Amerks
'The 28-year-old was a sixth-round draft pick by the Sabres in 2013 and spent five seasons playing in Rochester during his career in North America, becoming a solid forward at the AHL level. Malone posted 14 goals and 31 points in 53 regular season games for the Amerks this past season, adding three goals and nine points in 14 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about West Seneca native Sean Malone signs overseas, ending stint with Sabres, Amerks
The Sabres Report - Aug 1, 2023
Some former Sabres quickly found new contracts this offseason
'Asplund, 25, struggled last season, losing his regular spot and becoming a spare part. The Swede played just 27 times before the Sabres traded him to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a seventh-round pick.' … [Read more...] about Some former Sabres quickly found new contracts this offseason
The Sabres Report - Jul 30, 2023
Hamilton Take2: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams' strategy of sustainable success
'The other thing Adams is not only banking on but 100% believes in is that the young players will all improve and take the next step. I don’t think he’s wrong here. I think Thompson can be a 50-goal scorer year after year, I think Tuch can get you 35 to 40 goals every season. I expect Dylan Cozens will be even better than 31 goals and 68 points. I also think Cozens will improve … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ strategy of sustainable success
The Sabres Report - Jul 29, 2023
Sabres sign first-round pick Zach Benson to his entry-level contract
'Benson established career highs in every offensive category for the Winnipeg Ice last season while playing on a line with Matt Savoie, Buffalo’s 2022 first-round choice. Benson led the team with 98 points – three more than Savoie – by totaling 36 goals and 62 assists. He finished third in the Western Hockey League in points and second in plus-minus at plus-68.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign first-round pick Zach Benson to his entry-level contract
Sabres sign prospect Zach Benson to entry-level contract
'The contract has a $950,000 average salary cap hit – an $855,000 base salary and a $95,000 signing bonus – according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Zach Benson to entry-level contract
Chilliwack’s Zach Benson signs NHL contract
'Benson reportedly impressed in early on-ice action at Buffalo’s development camp, and it’s possible he could stick with the Sabres coming out of training camp in September. It’s more likely he’ll be back with the Western Hockey League looking to build off an impressive campaign where he finished third in league scoring with 98 points (36 goals).' … [Read more...] about Chilliwack’s Zach Benson signs NHL contract
Buffalo Sabres draft Milton hockey player Sean Keohane
'“Going into the [draft] day, I knew it wasn’t going to be anything early. I’d be between that fifth to seventh round or even undrafted. Nothing was really certain,” Keohane remembered. “I knew Buffalo was one of the teams I had a good interview with, so I sat up when I heard their logo come on the screen and I heard ‘from Dexter School’ and my living room kind of erupted … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres draft Milton hockey player Sean Keohane
NHL Hot Seat Radar 2023: Buffalo Sabres
'Is it fair we’ve picked Levi – a 21-year-old goalie with seven games of career NHL experience – to occupy Buffalo’s hot seat? No. No, it is not. Is life fair? No. No, it isn’t. This is the reality for the Sabres as their current goaltending tandem is Levi as their presumed No. 1 of the duo, with 28-year-old Eric Comrie penciled in as the backup.' … [Read more...] about NHL Hot Seat Radar 2023: Buffalo Sabres
Sabres sign 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson to entry-level contract
'The 18-year-old was highly regarded as one of the best playmaking players in the 2023 draft class after tallying 98 points (36+62) in 60 games last season with the Winnipeg Ice of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson to entry-level contract
Sabres sign 1st-round pick Zach Benson
'The 18-year-old becomes the second member of Buffalo’s 2023 draft class to sign their entry-level contract, as second-round selection Anton Wahlberg signed his deal July 14.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 1st-round pick Zach Benson
Sabres sign top pick Zach Benson
'The 18-year-old Benson starred in the Western Hockey League this past season scoring 36 goals and adding 62 assists appearing in 60 games with the Winnipeg Ice this past season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Zach Benson