'While there has to be a bit of satisfaction in Okposo carrying the cup, former stars leading other teams to the ice title is becoming an all-too common sight. It was a bit more torturous last year when Jack Eichel, the team’s top pick in 2015, was a champion with the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about More ex-Sabres find titles elsewhere
The Sabres Report - Jun 26, 2024
With these moves the Buffalo Sabres could end their playoff drought in 2025
'Krebs is a player I still believe in. If he's someone who can be moved for a more established player, the Sabres should explore that possibility. But if he's back as the Sabres fourth-line center next year I'm fine with it. As for Jokiharju, well...' … [Read more...] about With these moves the Buffalo Sabres could end their playoff drought in 2025
The Sabres Report - Jun 25, 2024
Finding playoff performers among the challenges facing Sabres scouts before draft
'The franchise-altering trades of the Sabres’ latest rebuild helped Adams accumulate a stockpile of draft picks that he has used to select 35 players since he became general manager in 2020. JJ Peterka, Owen Power, Jack Quinn and Zach Benson already have made an impact in the NHL. Several others, most notably Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen, had significant roles in each of the … [Read more...] about Finding playoff performers among the challenges facing Sabres scouts before draft
With UPL, Devon Levi in Buffalo, Sabres plan to add goalie depth for minors
'“We really like the position we’re in with having UPL and Devon Levi as still young, developing goaltenders, guys we think are going to continue to grow and get better, that are extremely talented, hard-working, and character people,” Adams said. “So that’s a good place to start.”' … [Read more...] about With UPL, Devon Levi in Buffalo, Sabres plan to add goalie depth for minors
Buffalo Sabres release 2024 preseason schedule
'The Sabres will finish their training camp in Munich, Germany, and play an exhibition game Sept. 27 against Red Bull Munich, a team in Deutsche Eishockey Liga.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres release 2024 preseason schedule
Peyton Krebs hoping to find his place in Sabres' lineup
'Krebs was a slick-passing setup man at the junior level with the Winnipeg Ice, where he had 78 assists in 62 games in the two seasons before turning pro. Even in the AHL with the Henderson Silver Knights and Rochester Americans, Krebs had 31 assists in just 35 games combined. In the NHL, it’s been a different story.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs hoping to find his place in Sabres’ lineup
Sabres announce 2024 preseason schedule
'The Sabres will open the preseason with two home games, the first being against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 21 at KeyBank Center. The next game will take place on Monday, Sept. 23 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, which is the same night the Buffalo Bills will host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Highmark Stadium on "Monday Night Football.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024 preseason schedule
Sabres announce preseason schedule; includes 3 games at KeyBank Center
'Buffalo will kick off the slate on Sept. 21 at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins and will finish off the preseason on Sept. 30 against the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason schedule; includes 3 games at KeyBank Center
Sabres announce 2024-25 preseason schedule
'Broadcast and ticket information for the games will be available at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024-25 preseason schedule
The Sabres Report - Jun 23, 2024
Inside the NHL: As an unexpected Game 7 will finish one season, draft will drop the puck on next one
'“I will take that problem. Let’s absolutely sign up for that problem next year,” Adams cracked when he met the media Thursday in KeyBank Center. “It’s a lot. As a general manager, that’s why you have really good people around you. For (Edmonton and Florida GMs, respectively) Kenny Holland and Bill Zito, I promise you they’re not as focused on the draft or conversations as I am … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As an unexpected Game 7 will finish one season, draft will drop the puck on next one
The Sabres Report - Jun 22, 2024
NHL Draft: USA prospect Cole Eiserman could be intriguing choice for Sabres
'The 6-foot, 197-pound Eiserman’s ultra-quick release and heavy shot – YouTube has several sizzle reels of him unleashing the puck down low and scoring – make him one of junior hockey’s elite scorers.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: USA prospect Cole Eiserman could be intriguing choice for Sabres
Sabres GM Adams open to anything with 2024 NHL Draft looming
'Buffalo is amid a critical offseason, with the hiring of Lindy Ruff and a pool of young talent, the expectation is to take the next step and make the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams open to anything with 2024 NHL Draft looming
Sabres pleased they changed philosophy with drafting Russian players
'"Some of that could be injury history, some of that could be contracts tied up in Europe, and certainly the Russian variable is real. What is your plan to develop them? Are you going to be able to get them over here? And we’ve seen it both ways. We’ve drafted some Russian players that we’ve been able to get over here quick and get into our system, and we’ve drafted players … [Read more...] about Sabres pleased they changed philosophy with drafting Russian players
Inside the Sabres' pre-Draft analytics process
'“Historically, people like us coming from a stats perspective looking at the draft were forced to use the only information we had available to us,” he said. “Which five to 10 years ago, was really just games played, goals, assists, plus-minus, penalty minutes. In rare cases, we knew a player’s time on ice.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres’ pre-Draft analytics process
The Sabres Report - Jun 21, 2024
'Nothing's off the table' for Sabres as report surfaces about possible Jeff Skinner buyout
'“Look, I know you have to ask the question,” Adams responded. “It’s not something I certainly will get into specifics on any, you know, these type of things, but I know there’s rumors out there. There are rumblings on different scenarios. What I can tell you is from the day our season ended, after my conversations with Terry (Pegula) and kind of where we go from here, every … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing’s off the table’ for Sabres as report surfaces about possible Jeff Skinner buyout