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Sabres Prospects at the World Junior Championship

Sabres Prospects at the World Junior Championship

December 24th, 2018 The 2019 World Junior Championship will take place in Vancouver and Victoria, Canada, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. As camp rosters are finalized, several Buffalo Sabres prospects will likely see action for their native country. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Finland),...
Buffalo Sabres: Time for a Call-Up?

Buffalo Sabres: Time for a Call-Up?

December 20th, 2018 Despite their current record, the Buffalo Sabres' middle-six forward lines are in desperate need of a spark. While the top line of Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner and Sam Reinhart have carried more than their fair share of the load on offense, players like Conor...
Sabres Farm Team Finding Success

Sabres Farm Team Finding Success

December 10th, 2018 While the Buffalo Sabres have lost five straight and have dropped from first place in the NHL into a tie for sixth place, their American Hockey League farm team, the Rochester Americans remain red hot. This weekend, the Amerks won their third in a row and fifth of their...
Sabres Prospects in Rochester Ready for Call-Ups

Sabres Prospects in Rochester Ready for Call-Ups

November 6th, 2018 Following a first-round exit from the Calder Cup playoffs last season, the Rochester Americans are off to a hot start in 2018-19. With a healthy mix of rookie talent and returning veterans, they currently sit atop the North Division with a record of...
Sabres Sign Pekar the Pest

Sabres Sign Pekar the Pest

October 18th, 2018 While homeowners wince at the idea of pests in their house, the Buffalo Sabres have gladly welcomed one to their organization, inking forward Matej Pekar to a three-year, entry-level contract. Pekar, a native of Turnov, Czech Republic, was chosen in the...
Sabres Prospect Olofsson Is Adjusting Nicely

Sabres Prospect Olofsson Is Adjusting Nicely

October 16th, 2018 Victor Olofsson is quickly answering the question of whether his skills will translate to the North American game. A forward for the Buffalo Sabres' AHL affiliate, Rochester Americans, was selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Oct. 14, 2018. The...
Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pyramid

Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pyramid

September 27th, 2018 As the availability of hockey news and statistics continues to grow, fans have been able to track the progress of their team's top prospects more efficiently. As a result, writers across the league release hundreds of numerical prospect rankings every year. While these...
Day Two of the Sabres' 2018 Prospects Challenge

Day Two of the Sabres' 2018 Prospects Challenge

September 9th, 2018 Saturday at the 2018 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, NY showcased two more games for spectators to enjoy. Leading off, the New Jersey Devils took on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 3:30 P.M. matinee. The main event between the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins followed at 7:00...
Future Sabres to Watch at 2018 Prospects Challenge

Future Sabres to Watch at 2018 Prospects Challenge

September 6th, 2018 The NHL’s faithful will endure another month before ‘real hockey’ begins. While the off-season may lack the entertainment value of the regular season and playoffs, there is still plenty to chew on in the form of trades, signings, tournaments and training camps. One...
Expectations for Amerks Rookies

Expectations for Amerks Rookies

July 27th, 2018 From the beginning of his tenure as general manager, Jason Botterill made it clear that the Buffalo Sabres' organizational rebuild would start in the minor leagues. With a well-curated cast of veterans mixed with a handful of returning prospects, the first step in his...
6 Stories from Sabres Development Camp

6 Stories from Sabres Development Camp

July 1st, 2018 The Buffalo Sabres development camp wrapped up at Harborcenter on Saturday. It was an exciting week for fans who filled the arena every day. On several occasions, general manager Jason Botterill, assistant GM Steve Greeley and Rochester Amerks GM Randy Sexton mentioned...
Buffalo Sabres 2018 Draft Review

Buffalo Sabres 2018 Draft Review

June 24th, 2018 Entering the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres' biggest needs were scoring wingers and goaltending. They left with five defensemen and one center. It’s not cause for alarm, but many are second-guessing general manager Jason Botterill’s master plan. Don’t. At...
Ranking Sabres Prospects Before the Draft

Ranking Sabres Prospects Before the Draft

June 21st, 2018 Take a deep breath. The Buffalo Sabres are just one day away from selecting the franchise-altering defenseman that they have so desperately needed. Soon, Rasmus Dahlin will officially be a member of the blue-and-gold, injecting a much-needed boost of elite talent on the...
Sabres Hoping College Kids are the Trick

Sabres Hoping College Kids are the Trick

May 21st, 2018 Jason Botterill, a former Michigan Wolverine, is a big proponent of the college route in terms of player development. This was evident when he was an assistant GM in Pittsburgh, and it has become more evident in his first year as GM of the Buffalo Sabres. Through the draft...
Sabres Prospect Update

Sabres Prospect Update

May 16th, 2018 The Buffalo Sabres' outlook got a lot brighter after the team won the NHL draft lottery. With a certain blue-chip defenseman all but guaranteed to don the blue-and-gold next season, fan interest has been reignited after an abysmal 2017-18 showing. Pair that with the...
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