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- May 27, 2023 After wait, Sabres sign prospect Ryan Johnson to entry-level contract
Times Herald — As each day passed and defense prospect Ryan Johnson moved closer to free agency, it seemed less likely he would sign with the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres spoke to Johnson, the 31st overall pick in 2019, in April after his collegiate season at Minnesota ended and said they wanted to sign him. Then they began waiting. The ball, general manager Kevyn Adams said last month, was in Johnson’s court. On Saturday, the Sabres signed Johnson, ... Read the full article The post After wait, Sabres sign prospect Ryan Johnson to entry-level contract first appeared on Buffalo Hockey Beat.
May 27, 2023 - May 24, 2023 Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach adds grittiness to game for Amerks: ‘A rat’
Times Herald — ROCHESTER – Linus Weissbach doesn’t consider his stark transformation over the past two seasons a change. The Buffalo Sabres prospect still showcases the skills that helped him enjoy a terrific college career and make a quick impact with the Americans. “It’s more about kind of adding to,” the winger told the Times Herald last Wednesday in Blue Cross Arena. “I think everything I do has kind of brought me to this point.” OK, call it ... Read the full article The post Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach adds grittiness to game for Amerks: ‘A rat’ first appeared on Buffalo Hockey...
May 24, 2023 - May 21, 2023 Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks
Times Herald — The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday assigned center prospect Matt Savoie, the ninth overall pick in 2022, to the Rochester Americans. Savoie, 19, can join the Amerks, Buffalo’s AHL affiliate, because his junior campaign with the Winnipeg Ice ended Friday in the Western Hockey League championship. Teenagers who play for Canadian Hockey League teams aren’t eligible to play for AHL clubs until their season is over. The Amerks begin the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final series ... Read the full article The post Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks first appeared on Buffalo...
May 21, 2023 - May 19, 2023 Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
Times Herald — The Buffalo Sabres on Friday signed Russian defenseman Nikita Novikov, a sixth-round pick in 2021, 188th overall, to a three-year, entry-level contract. Novikov, 19, spent the 2022-23 season in the Kontinental Hockey League, registering two goals, five points and 14 penalty minutes in 62 games for Moscow Dynamo. The 6-foot-3, 196-pound Novikov has compiled three goals, nine points and 20 penalty minutes in 94 career KHL appearances. Only three KHL defenseman have played more ... Read the full article The post Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract first appeared...
May 19, 2023
