'His size gives him an advantage at the net. Wahlberg, a two-way center, knows how to use his size when engaging in battles to gain possession of the puck and against the boards. Jason Bukala of Sportsnet said Wahlberg “has to be watched closely every time he hits the ice. Big body forward whose pace ranges from average to surprisingly quick, especially off the rush.”' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres’ No. 39 overall pick Anton Wahlberg
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Sabres take defenseman Max Strbak at No. 45 overall
'Strbak is headed to Michigan State next season, where he will play under coach Adam Nightingale. He was a former video coach for the Sabres and the brother of Jason Nightingale, Buffalo's current assistant director of scouting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take defenseman Max Strbak at No. 45 overall
Five things to know about Maxim Strbak, the Sabres' No. 45 draft pick
'Strbak played for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League. In his first taste of hockey in North America, Strbak made 46 appearances for the Sioux Falls Stampede, notching five goals and 13 assists. He struggled at times, finishing with a plus/minus of -20.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Maxim Strbak, the Sabres’ No. 45 draft pick
Sabres take Kingston winger Ethan Miedema at No. 109 overall in Round 4
'Miedema was one of the seven pieces Kingston acquired in the trade for Shane Wright, the No. 4 overall pick in last year's draft by Seattle. He had a huge finish to his regular season with a pair of four-point outputs against Oshawa in the final three games. One was a a four-goal night and the other saw him collect two goals and two assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Kingston winger Ethan Miedema at No. 109 overall in Round 4
Five things to know about Sabres' 109th overall pick Ethan Miedema
'Another big-bodied acquisition for the Sabres. At 6-foot-4 and 208 pounds, Miedema can use his size and physicality to his advantage. For his size, he has strong puckhandling skills and can get around the ice. He was the fourth overall pick for Windsor in the 2021 OHL priority draft.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres’ 109th overall pick Ethan Miedema
Sabres add another goalie to pipeline with fifth-round pick Scott Ratzlaff
'Ratzlaff, 18, is listed as 6 feet and NHL Central Scouting ranked him as the fourth-best North American goalie in the draft class.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add another goalie to pipeline with fifth-round pick Scott Ratzlaff
Sabres take Massachusetts high school defenseman Sean Keohane in Round 6
'He's expected to play for Tri City in the USHL next season and has committed to then play for Harvard. He has played in the prestigious Foxboro Summer Prep League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Massachusetts high school defenseman Sean Keohane in Round 6
Sabres select defenseman Norwin Panocha with their final pick of the NHL draft
'NHL Central Scouting had Panocha ranked as the 114th international skater in the draft, and Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams told reporters that his scout in Eastern Europe, Frank Musil, pushed the club to use its seventh-round pick on the German defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Norwin Panocha with their final pick of the NHL draft
NHL Draft: Gavin McCarthy’s selection by Sabres special; Buffalo thrilled to take Anton Wahlberg
'McCarthy’s excitement made Adams’ mind flash back to all the work the youngster has put into his career. Adams has known McCarthy, 18, for years. They live in the same Clarence neighborhood. He played for the Jr. Sabres and developed at the Academy of Hockey when Adams ran both organizations at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Gavin McCarthy’s selection by Sabres special; Buffalo thrilled to take Anton Wahlberg
Sabres confident Jack Quinn will return stronger following Achilles surgery
'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams wouldn’t speculate on a timeline for Quinn’s return, only saying it was “significant” and he will make a full recovery. However, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported he will be sidelined four to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres confident Jack Quinn will return stronger following Achilles surgery
NHL Draft: Sabres select F Zach Benson at No. 13 overall, add two more players in Round 2, several others late
'It had been widely speculated that leading into the draft, the Sabres would be in search of a defenseman with their first-round pick. But after four defensemen went early in the draft, Benson trickled down to Buffalo, where it snagged the British Columbia native at No. 13.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Sabres select F Zach Benson at No. 13 overall, add two more players in Round 2, several others late
Sabres select center Anton Wahlberg 39th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft
'Wahlberg made his debut in the SHL as a 16-year in 2021-22. The 6-foot-3, 192-pound center played in the 54 games with Malmo in the SHL and the J20 Nationell. While there he tallied 17 goals and 17 assists for 34 points in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Anton Wahlberg 39th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft
Sabres select defensemen Maxim Strbak 45th overall in 2023 NHL Draft
'The right-shot defensemen was the team captain for Slovakia at the 2023 IIHF U-18 World Championship, recording six points in seven games. Strbak also earned a silver medal with Slovakia at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defensemen Maxim Strbak 45th overall in 2023 NHL Draft
Clarence Center's Gavin McCarthy is ecstatic to be drafted by his hometown Sabres
'McCarty had to wait for his name to be called. He said, “Yes, it gets anxious up there, so you just have to stay patient and it’s a little stressful, but at the same time, I would’ve been honored to be drafted by anyone.”' … [Read more...] about Clarence Center’s Gavin McCarthy is ecstatic to be drafted by his hometown Sabres
Sabres select left winger Ethan Miedema 109th overall in 2023 NHL Draft
'Miedema added 11 goals and 20 assists for the Windsor Spitfires before being traded to Kingston. He then recorded nine goals and 12 assists in 32 games. His 52 total points and 32 assists was the most from any Kinston skater in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select left winger Ethan Miedema 109th overall in 2023 NHL Draft