Sabres Won’t Win Until They Prioritize NHL Talent Over Potential – The Hockey Writers – Buffalo Sabres

Konsta Helenius Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have had one of the better scouting departments in the league, which has led to Sabres general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams drafting well since being hired in 2020. When the rebuild first started in 2021, that was great—loading up the prospect pool with J.J. Peterka, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, plus others. Being … Read more

Around the NHL: Sabres elect arbitration for Byram, Canadiens re-sign Dobes, Hurricanes wanted Oilers’ Bouchard

The NHL’s free agency period is one week old and the market has certainly turned awfully thin at this point with talent. Most of the best free agents have signed contracts, with versatile forward Jack Roslovic the ‘best of the rest’ at this point. We’ve seen some significant trades happen as well, with John Gibson … Read more

Evolution of Buffalo Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin: From Top Pick to Elite Defenseman – The Hockey Writers – Buffalo Sabres

Evolution of Buffalo Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin: From Top Pick to Elite Defenseman - The Hockey Writers - Buffalo Sabres

After winning the draft lottery, the Buffalo Sabres drafted Rasmus Dahlin first overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Dahlin was the consensus top pick that year, considered a franchise defenseman and a player with the potential to turn a franchise around. That hasn’t quite happened yet, but it’s not his fault that management hasn’t … Read more

Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: J.J. Peterka – The Hockey Writers – Buffalo Sabres

It seems like fans, management, and players are ready to move on from the 2024-25 Buffalo Sabres season. Given its massively-disappointing ending, it only stands to reason that all eyes are looking ahead to the potential trades, draft targets, and everything the offseason entails. With the draft more than a month away and the playoffs … Read more

3 Encouraging Signs From the Buffalo Sabres’ 2024-25 Season – The Hockey Writers – Buffalo Sabres

Tage Thompson Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have endured another tough season, once again falling short of expectations and set to miss the playoffs for the 14th-consecutive year. With a current record of 34-36-6 (74 points), they’re on track to finish below the .500 mark for the first time since the 2021-2022 campaign, when they ended with 75 points. … Read more

How Sabres prospect Devon Levi learned to embrace the AHL: ‘This is where I need to be’

How Sabres prospect Devon Levi learned to embrace the AHL: ‘This is where I need to be’

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Devon Levi has come to enjoy the drive down the Thruway from Buffalo to Rochester. After starting the season in the NHL, Levi still has his home in Buffalo and spends the weeks in a hotel in Rochester. The Sabres first sent their top goalie prospect to the AHL in mid-November. He … Read more

3 Players the Buffalo Sabres Should Move On From in the Offseason- The Hockey Writers – Buffalo Sabres

3 Players the Buffalo Sabres Should Move On From in the Offseason- The Hockey Writers - Buffalo Sabres

With the Buffalo Sabres’ season essentially over, looking to the offseason and what they need to be doing is the best course of action at this point. They need to consider what players they should add, and what players they should subtract as they are once again on track to miss the playoffs. Despite subtracting … Read more

Sabres reassign Tullio to Wranglers | TheAHL.com

Sabres reassign Tullio to Wranglers | TheAHL.com

Photo: Micheline Veluvolu The Calgary Wranglers have received forward Ty Tullio on loan from the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. Tullio was reassigned to Calgary from the Rochester Americans, where he tallied one goal and six assists in 30 games this season. The third-year pro has totaled 23 goals and 31 assists for 54 points in 147 … Read more

Buffalo Sabres Acquire Erik Brannstrom From New York Rangers for Nicolas Aube-Kubel – The Hockey Writers – Trade Deadline

Buffalo Sabres Acquire Erik Brannstrom From New York Rangers for Nicolas Aube-Kubel - The Hockey Writers - Trade Deadline

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the New York Rangers for forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel. Brannstrom Heads to 3rd Team of the Season Hopefully Brannstrom didn’t get too comfortable with the Rangers’ organization, because he’ll be on the move again just a month after being traded there by the Vancouver Canucks as part … Read more