'In his 2022-23 season in the WHL, Ratzlaff posted a 25-8-1 record for the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds would go on to win the WHL Championship over Sabres 13th overall pick Zach Benson, and 2022 Sabres first round pick Matthew Savoie and the Winnipeg Ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select goaltender Scott Ratzlaff 141st overall in 2023 NHL Draft
The Sabres Report - Jun 30, 2023
Sabres select defenseman Sean Keohane 173rd overall in the 2023 NHL Draft
'In 85 games played in high school, Keohane was also the recipient of the John Carlton Memorials Trophy given yearly by the Boston Bruins to the outstanding female and male athletes in Massachusetts high school or junior hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Sean Keohane 173rd overall in the 2023 NHL Draft
Sabres select defenseman Norwin Panocha at 205th overall
'In 34 games with Eisbaren Juniors, Panocha toteled 6 goals to go along with 22 points and recorded 3 points with Team Germany in the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Norwin Panocha at 205th overall
Report: Jack Quinn has surgery to repair Achilles injury
'According to Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Quinn underwent successful surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury suffered while training this week.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Quinn has surgery to repair Achilles injury
NHL draft comes to an end; Sabres get their 8 picks
'After two days, the Sabres leave with 3 forwards, 4 defenseman and 1 goaltender.' … [Read more...] about NHL draft comes to an end; Sabres get their 8 picks
Sabres select Clarence native Gavin McCarthy in NHL Draft’s 3rd round
'“The last time I saw him was on the bike path in Clarence behind my house,” Adams said. “Gavin is a great kid. He comes from a great family … So you learn a lot in this job, but this is the first of a neighborhood kid sitting in the interview. I mean, he went to kindergarten with my daughter.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Clarence native Gavin McCarthy in NHL Draft’s 3rd round
Jack Quinn to miss start of Sabres season after Achilles surgery
'Quinn’s injury, first reported by Eilliotte Friedman of TSN, occurred during offseason training. His recovery is expected to take up to six months. The Sabres open the season Oct. 12, fewer than four months from the date of Quinn’s surgery. A full six-month recovery would extend to the end of December, almost 40 games into the season.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn to miss start of Sabres season after Achilles surgery
2023 NHL Draft complete: Clarence native taken in 3rd round by Sabres
'Defenseman Gavin McCarthy of Clarence Center, New York was drafted in Round 3 as the 86th overall pick.' … [Read more...] about 2023 NHL Draft complete: Clarence native taken in 3rd round by Sabres
Jack Quinn to miss the start of the season
'"It was tough news obviously to get, for Jack first of all, and you know us. He's a really important player in our lineup. But you know, what I told Jack on the phone was that I know the character and the person he is. And I've also been assured by our doctors that this is something that he'll make a full recovery, he'll come back bigger, better, and stronger than ever." said … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn to miss the start of the season
Kevyn Adams high on Sabres draft pick Zach Benson
'“As we were going through our scouting meetings, every single scout that had watched him over the course of basically the last two years,” said Adams, “said they just generally walked away from the game saying he was the best player on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams high on Sabres draft pick Zach Benson
Sabres add size, defense depth to prospect pool on Day 2
'"I'll say exactly what I said before," Adams said. "I don't get obsessed with size, and this was not in any way planned, saying, 'OK, we're going with these big guys.' ' … [Read more...] about Sabres add size, defense depth to prospect pool on Day 2
Quinn to miss time after undergoing surgery to repair Achilles tendon
'"It was tough news obviously to get for Jack, first of all, and us. He's a really important player in our lineup," Adams said. "…He'll come back better and stronger than ever. It's adversity; it's a bump in the road for him. But with the type of mindset he has, I have no worries about how he'll come out the other side of it."' … [Read more...] about Quinn to miss time after undergoing surgery to repair Achilles tendon
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans sign pair of prospects to AHL contracts (WHEC-TV) Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams sheds light on Seth Appert’s future with Rochester Americans (WHEC-TV) Amerks sign Fiddler-Schultz, Savoie to AHL deals (Amerks.com) Malcolm Subban: Season in review (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jun 29, 2023
Zach Benson 'super stoked' to become Sabres' first-round pick in Nashville
'The Sabres have watched Benson for two years. Their staff scouted the Ice in-person and poured through video leading up to the 2022 draft because they were deciding if Savoie would be their selection at ninth overall. The Ice’s coach, James Patrick, spent six of his 21 NHL seasons as a defenseman with the Sabres, and he was on the team’s coaching staff with Adams from 2011-13. … [Read more...] about Zach Benson ‘super stoked’ to become Sabres’ first-round pick in Nashville
Five things about Sabres' first-round pick Zach Benson, and that includes the carnivals
'Don’t discount Benson because of his size: Benson is listed at 5-foot-10 and approximately 165 pounds, but his stat lines from the WHL show he can be a playmaker. Jason Bukala of Sportsnet described Benson as “dynamic” on the power play from the weak side wing. Of his 62 assists in the regular season, 16 were on the power play. He added four power-play goals, too.' … [Read more...] about Five things about Sabres’ first-round pick Zach Benson, and that includes the carnivals