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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sabres Seeked Support System Prior To Important Summer
The Buffalo Sabres hiring of former Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen as a senior advisor was an essential move to add an experienced hockey executive to their management staff, something that has been lacking for the balance of the time that owner Terry Pegula bought the club in 2011. With the club missing the playoffs for the 14th straight season, it is expected that Sabres GM Kevyn Adams is going to make a series of moves involving some of the club's young core pieces and the addition of Kekalainen represents some insurance that Adams goes in the right direction. Advertisement Other Sabres Stories Is Peterka In Prime Position For Big Payday? Sabres Summer Dilemmas - Bowen Byram Sabres Facing An Off-Season Of Change The club faces decisions in every sphere of their roster. In goal, the club has to sign youngster Devon Levi to a new contract coming off his entry-level deal, but after a strong second-half in 2023-24 that earned him a five-year extension, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen struggled as the full time starter last season. Do the Sabres choose to deal Luukkonen with a lack of starters in free agency or the trade market? Do they trust Levi to take the reins after playing well in the AHL but struggling at the NHL level the last two years? Advertisement On defense, the future of Bowen Byram seems to be leaving Buffalo in favor of a destination where he can be a top pairing blueliner, but Adams must bring back NHL-ready talent in a deal for the 23-year-old, preferably a defenseman of comparable age that can partner with Rasmus Dahlin or Owen Power. There are also questions of the future of Mattias Samuelsson, who continues to struggle with injury and inconsistency. Up front, Adams must deal with the restricted free agency of winger JJ Peterka and the persistent rumors that he would prefer to play elsewhere. The offer sheet option may not be as big a threat to the Sabres as some might think, since Buffalo has ample cap space to match one and that would lock Peterka in a place that he reportedly does not want to play. If Buffalo cannot get the 23-year-old signed, a deal involving Peterka as with Byram, has to bring back NHL talent that can play with the Sabres this season. All these dilemmas are critical to the immediate future of the club and their success or failure will determine whether they will have a chance of making the postseason or extending their playoff drought to 15 years. Follow Michael on X, Instagram, and Bluesky @MikeInBuffalo
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sabres To Use Bills Stadium Facilities For Decentralized Draft
The NHL will hold the first – and possibly only – decentralized draft at the end of June, which is similar in structure to the annual NFL Drafts where each team's management remains in their respective towns and calls in their picks to a central location, which this year will be in Los Angeles, CA. For this occasion, the Buffalo Sabres will be using the draft room facilities of their NFL counterpart, the Buffalo Bills, for the Draft on June 27th and 28th at Highmark Stadium. 'The synergies between the Sabres and Bills are genuine and we are well positioned for the new NHL draft process by utilizing the space and experience at One Bills Drive for our Sabres draft this season,' Sabres and Bills Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli said in a press release. 'There's a strong relationship between both staffs which has made the process seamless and we are grateful to be able to take advantage of an environment that's been tested and proven on a large scale. Utilizing the Bills' draft room will also allow us to see what works best and what we can implement to enhance our capabilities even more for future drafts.' Advertisement Other Sabres Stories Is Peterka In Prime Position For Big Payday? Sabres Summer Dilemmas - Bowen Byram Sabres Facing An Off-Season Of Change The Sabres are expected to have all of their managerial and scouting staff in Orchard Park, including general manager Kevyn Adams, newly hired senior advisor Jarmo Kekalainen, the Sabres and Rochester Americans coaching staffs, and members of the analytics, scouting, and development departments. It is very possible that this decentralized draft may be a one shot deal. There are indicators that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is not a fan of the new setup based on statements made to the media, and Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported earlier this year that the league may return to a centralized draft as part of a setup similar to Majorr League Baseball's Winter Meetings, with the NHL Awards, the Draft and the beginning of free agency will all be held in the same location. Follow Michael on X, Instagram, and Bluesky @MikeInBuffalo
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Sabres trade rumors: JJ Peterka's future with the Buffalo in doubt as trade rumors intensify amid offseason buzz
JJ Peterka's future in Buffalo is far from guaranteed (Image via AP) JJ Peterka has rapidly blossomed into one of the NHL's brightest young stars, but his time with the Buffalo Sabres could be nearing an unexpected end. Despite his breakout 2024–25 season, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reports that Peterka may be on the move this summer—whether Buffalo wants it or not. JJ Peterka's rise continues, but his commitment to Buffalo appears uncertain Drafted 34th overall in 2020, JJ Peterka has taken major strides in each of his first three seasons. After tallying 32 points in his rookie year, he climbed to 50 the next season, and then exploded for 68 points in 2024–25. That kind of production, especially at age 23, would usually signal a long-term core piece for any rebuilding franchise. However, Peterka's future in Buffalo is far from guaranteed. Seravalli listed him as the top name on his latest trade board, and the speculation is gaining serious traction. "There may be no better player available, period, on the trade market this summer – let alone one of Peterka's age at 23, already a top-line producer," Seravalli wrote. "Embattled Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has said publicly that he has no designs on trading Peterka, but the sense is a change of scenery is in order." Multiple teams reportedly submitted substantial offers for Peterka at the trade deadline, but the Sabres stood firm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Now, with Peterka a pending restricted free agent, Buffalo may have less leverage—especially if an offer sheet materializes on July 1. Beyond contractual and trade factors, Seravalli revealed deeper concerns about player morale in Buffalo. "I think it's gone sideways in Buffalo for Peterka and a handful of other Sabres players," he said. "I think they're unhappy with the lack of progress, and it's hard to really squint and see light at the end of the tunnel as they've hit 14 consecutive seasons without the playoffs." Also Read: Jonathan Marchessault trade rumors: Nashville Predators could part ways with the all-star as part of offseason rebuild If the Sabres do move Peterka, they must demand a significant return. Letting a high-ceiling player walk for less than market value would only prolong the franchise's playoff drought. One way or another, Buffalo's handling of this situation could define their offseason—and their rebuild. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Fox Sports
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Anton Lundell scores in shootout to lift Panthers to 3-2 win over Sabres
Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Anton Lundell scored the only goal of the shootout and the Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Saturday night. Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and an assist, and Jesse Puljujarvi also scored in regulation for Florida. Vitek Vanecek made 26 saves and stopped all three Buffalo attempts in the shootout. After a five-game skid at the beginning of April, the Panthers have won three straight as they sit two points behind Tampa Bay for second place in the Atlantic Division. Rasmus Dahlin and JJ Peterka had power-play goals for the Sabres. Peterka added an assist and extended his point streak to four games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 32 shots. Takeaways Sabres: Dahlin has 13 points in his last 11 games and has a goal in back-to-back outings, the third time this season he's scored in at least two consecutive games. Panthers: Florida rested top scorers Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart as it tries to get as healthy as possible for the postseason. Sam Bennett (upper body), Matthew Tkachuk (lower-body) and Aaron Ekblad (suspended) remain out until the playoffs. Key moment There was a brawl at center ice in the second period after what appeared to be a hard hit by Florida's Jonah Gadjovich on Sabres center Jiri Kulich. Gadjovich was initially penalized, but it was rescinded after a review. Things were a bit chippy the rest of the game, with nine penalties given in the third and Dahlin set up Peterka for the tying goal with about eight minutes left in the third, just as a 5-on-3 power play was expiring. Key stat Verhaeghe has a goal in each of his last two games. Before that, he had been held without a goal in 13 straight. Up next Sabres visit Tampa Bay on Sunday and Panthers will host the New York Rangers on Monday in the home finale. ___ AP NHL: recommended
CBS News
13-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Lundell scores in shootout to lift Florida Panthers to 3-2 win over Buffalo Sabres
Anton Lundell scored the only goal of the shootout and the Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Saturday night. Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and an assist, and Jesse Puljujarvi also scored in regulation for Florida. Vitek Vanecek made 26 saves and stopped all three Buffalo attempts in the shootout. After a five-game skid at the beginning of April, the Panthers have won three straight as they sit two points behind Tampa Bay for second place in the Atlantic Division. Rasmus Dahlin and JJ Peterka had power-play goals for the Sabres. Peterka added an assist and extended his point streak to four games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 32 shots. There was a brawl at center ice in the second period after what appeared to be a hard hit by Florida's Jonah Gadjovich on Sabres center Jiri Kulich. Gadjovich was initially penalized, but it was rescinded after a review. Things were a bit chippy the rest of the game, with nine penalties given in the third and Dahlin set up Peterka for the tying goal with about eight minutes left in the third, just as a 5-on-3 power play was expiring. Verhaeghe has a goal in each of his last two games. Before that, he had been held without a goal in 13 straight. Sabres visit Tampa Bay on Sunday and Panthers will host the New York Rangers on Monday in the home finale.
