GM Kevyn Adams has 10 draft picks to work with this summer most importantly, three first-round picks. Perhaps Fleurys former teammate, Alex Tuch, can lure him to Buffalo. The Sabres have significant salary cap space to play with, but Adams is not expected to overpay future assets for a rental piece. They own three first-round picks in the 2022 draft. 2 in the prospects rankings. So how will they spend it? The Sabres acquired a 2023 3rd-round pick for goaltender prospect Erik Portillo in a deal with the L.A. Kings on Wednesday. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Krebs has been much more comfortable at center than on the wing, so hes likely staying put there. They wanted the leadership on the team to develop organically. He can pass pucks up the ice well and has some blue line poise. That kind of reliability would help take the pressure off Luukkonen. It was Isak Rosn. Parting with one would be palatable. Stiven Sardarian, RW (No. He was one of four Russians the team drafted last season, so its worth wondering whether the Sabres will continue to establish that connection in this draft. WebThe Buffalo Sabres made eight picks Friday during Day 2 of the 2022 NHL Draft. 188 overall. The newest Buffalo Sabre isOwen Power! The left-winger from Stockholm spent time in various leagues in 2020-21, with most of his time spent with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres trade deadline conundrum was on full display in their 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. But if you just look at recent history withCale Makarand (Zach) Werenski andCharlie McAvoyandQuinn Hughes, all these players went back for their second year, dominated in college, and it made their transition to theNHLvery seamless. If the first-round pick is not in play or the asking price on Chychrun remains too high, the Sabres may not be able to add to the list of splashy deals that have already happened early in deadline week. He is committed to playing for the University of New Hampshire starting in the 2022-23 season. Vladislav Gavrikov, Dmitry Orlov, Mattias Ekholm, Jake McCabe, Luke Schenn, Jack Johnson and Kevin Shattenkirk are among the defensemen who have already been traded. 8. MORE:NHL playoffs schedule 2022: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series. Route 33 East reopens to traffic, more than 13 hours after accident, Buffalo firefighter dies in Main Street fire downtown, Winter storm to bring more snow and ice to WNY Friday, wasn't the deal many Sabres fans have wanted. I also liked his U18 worlds, where his responsibility kept going up as it went on. Corey Pronman is the senior NHL prospects writer for The Athletic. The Sabres have a ton of cap space to use in their future, but with so many young players coming through, eventually they will need to get paid. This is a growth opportunity. Still, Granato seems to think its wise not to stray too much from that. The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for the rights to goaltender Erik Portillo, the team Restricted free agents: Cozens, Mittelstadt, Ruotsalainen, Asplund, Quinn, Peterka, Krebs and Rousek; defensemen Dahlin, Power, Jokiharju, Johnson, Bryson, Samuelsson and Laaksonen; goalie Luukkonen. He works hard enough off the puck and killed penalties for Portland. Mike Harrington: His team looks good, even without Alex Tuch. Its looking like Buffalo had genuine interest in Jakob Chychrun but the package Ottawa put together was better than Adams best bet with the defenseman traded earlier today for a conditional 2023 first-round draft pick (top five protected), a conditional 2024 second-round selection (from the Washington Capitals), and a 2026 second-round pick. Sabres GM Kevyn Adams speaks to the media at the opening of training camp at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. Its never hurt a player to go back for a second year in college, Forton said. Through two periods, they allowed 12 high-danger scoring chances at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick, and were in a 4-1 hole entering the third period. The Sabres still need to add to the center position internally, but they added a star defenseman and a lot of scoring depth.. Owen Power, D (No. The Buffalo Sabres have added a little bit of defensive depth, acquiring Riley Stillman from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for prospect Josh Bloom.The move comes at a particularly important time as the Sabres top defenseman, Rasmus Dahlin, is out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. MORE:Who are the best teams in NHL history to miss the playoffs? BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres trade deadline conundrum was on full display in their 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Now the team has to decide what to do with unrestricted free agents Cody Eakin, John Hayden and Vinnie Hinostroza at forward, as well as Will Butcher, Colin Miller and Mark Psysk on defense. Try a week on us. Nobody in the NHL seems to have a firm grasp on exactly what will happen with Russian players in the upcoming NHL Draft. Meanwhile, Ilya Lyubushkin, Kale Clague and Jacob Bryson were all limited to fewer than 15 minutes each. The Buffalo Sabres have added a little bit of defensive depth, acquiring Riley Stillman from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for prospect Josh Bloom. The center from Sweden spent time in two different leagues, playing for the Malmo Jr of the Sweden J20 SuperElit, and the Malmo Redhawks of the SHL. The Sabres also have potential captains in Cozens and Dahlin. In Round 1, the Sabres selected three centers: Matt Savoie (9th overall), Noah Ostlund (16th overall) It was the same thing with the summertime, and here we are as one of the top-scoring teams in the league and showing, continuing to show signs of growth. The Sabres sent goaltender Erik Portillo to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick. Here's what fans had to say about the Eichel trade. MORE:Who are the best teams in NHL history to miss the playoffs? Jack Campbell and Braden Holtby are also among the experienced veterans with expiring contracts this summer. At 26 years old, hes at an ideal age to settle into that role long term. When the team has developed into a contender, thats when spending to the cap makes more sense and ownership will need to show a willingness to open the checkbook. According to Natural Stat Trick, Power led the Sabres with three turnovers. MORE:NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. Poltapovs game has a lot of pace and energy in it. So if they want to continue that approach for another year, giving Okposo the captaincy in the short term might make the most sense. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. As a result of the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday, Buffalo will select ninth overall and 16th overall, courtesy of the Vegas Golden Knights. Select Team The LA Kings have bolstered the goaltending pipeline for the future, with the acquisition of the rights to goaltending prospect Erik Portillo from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft selection. The players will also be in their prime. A future defense structured around Rasmus Dahlin and Power will soon be among the NHLs best. It appears general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams prioritized skill and speed with his picks. A graduate of the University of Missouri, he previously covered the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills for The Athletic. The former Florida Panthers draft pick came to Buffalo as part of the Sam Reinhart trade and could be a nifty goaltending piece in the future. He also traded the first pick in the second round as part of a package that landed the Sabres Ryan OReilly. He was ranked 24th overall by Patrick Bacons NHL equivalency model, as he has a 32 percent chance of becoming an NHL player. But free agency wont fix every problem on the roster. Copyright 2005-2023 Frank Marousek - All rights reserved. The return of Dahlin will fix some problems. And free agency hasnt exactly been a sustainable way to build a winner in the NHL. A veteran center like Nick Bonino or Lars Eller would give the Sabres needed help in the faceoff circle and on the penalty kill, but that would require Jost moving to the wing. The club seems to be headed in the right direction aftera disastrous past few seasons in upstate New York. The league will be returning to a regular schedule next season, so Kozak will get the chance to play more games.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_8',831,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); Tyson Kozak, welcome to the Sabres! The safest pick in the draft, as he was the projected first-overall pick for the entire season. Sure, the club ended the season with a record of 32-39-11,finishing fifthin the Atlantic Division, 11th in the Eastern Conference and didn't sniff the postseason. Although Jack Eichel was not traded, the team has a stronger prospect pool moving forward. The veterans such as Tuch and Mittelstadt will be only 28 and 25, respectively. However, this offseason is different. The safest pick in the draft, as he was the projected first-overall pick for the entire season. the Blues' first-round pick (No. The Sabres have just 11 NHL players under contract for next season. Sharks As former Sabres coach Ted Nolan famously said, some prospects turn into suspects and rejects. So what does Sabres GM Kevyn Adams do this week? While he was on the ice at five-on-five, the Sabres allowed eight high-danger chances and generated only three. The Buffalo Sabres gave up their 14th pick and a 2023 second-rounder for defenseman Robert Hagg. There was the expectation that the Sabres could potentially battle for the No. With their second sixth-round pick, the Sabres selected Nikita Novikov at No. The 26-year-old Ristolainen has one year remaining on a six-year, $32.4 million contract, which is being fully picked up by the Flyers. As the draft and free agency get closer, here are a few pressing questions that will define this offseason for Adams and the Sabres. Owen Power is a projected all-star, the only one in the draft for me as of now, which by itself could make the Sabres the biggest beneficiaries of this draft. We had strongly suspected that 2019 NHL Draft third round pick Erik Portillo had no intention of inking a contract with the Sabres, and today General Manager Kevyn Adams traded away the rights to signing the goaltender to the Los Angeles Kings for a third rounder in the upcoming 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Aleksandr Kisakov, LW (No. Isak Rosen is poised to pace Swedens junior team. The approach of waiting for those players to find their place naturally seemed to work last season. Jack Quinn, the Sabres first-round pick in the 2020 draft (eight overall), comes in at No. But he could also handle the job for a season while Alex Tuch gets to further establish himself in Buffalo. In 18 games for the team, he put up 11 points in a middle-six role. The same goes for college forwards Aaron Huglen and Stiven Sardarian. (Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig / USA TODAY Sports). Rosen is very creative with his one-on-one play, showing the ability to beat defenders clean with consistency. Most of his time was spent in the SuperElit, where he put up seven goals and 21 points in 18 games.With the 161st overall pick, we select William von Barnekow-Lofberg!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/4NZbMbUeMu Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 24, 2021, With the 161st overall pick, we select William von Barnekow-Lofberg!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/4NZbMbUeMu. The team also is set to have three of its defensemen hitting the market as well, leaving gaps on the blue line. A sports reporter since 1998, he has covered the Sabres for 20 years. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 1 pick. The Sabres have acquired defenseman Riley Stillman from the Vancouver Canucks. They are in an interesting spot because they have multiple first-round picks and can afford to take chances where other teams might not be willing. The 2023 NFL Draft season is officially upon us, and betting lines will undoubtedly fluctuate like the weather over the next two months. As weve seen with Stillman, sometimes its the less obvious, unheralded names the Sabres look into. He allowed at least four goals in four of his first seven starts, then rallied to be AHL Player of the Week with a .957 save percentage and his first shutout. Coming out of the All-Star break, the Sabres played at an 88-point pace. The good news for the prospects is no one will block their path. The Sabres could trade for a goalie. Thats enough for the Sabres to make a splash in free agency if they choose to do so. Seven years later, Adams has a similar collection of picks but has already shown a different demeanor than Murray. WebMatthew Savoie headlines Sabres' three-pick, first-round haul at NHL Draft Lance Lysowski Jul 7, 2022 Updated Jul 14, 2022 0 1 of 2 Matthew Pegula, right, poses with No. Of course, as I mentioned before, Adams can't blow through all his cash, with some of the young pieces of this team in need of a pay raise in the next couple of summers. The downside of the Sabres overachieving this season is that their first-round pick isn't as high as anticipated. The Sabres possess 14 players drafted in the first or second round since 2017. Hurricanes Bacons model takes into account point production from various leagues and uses comparable seasons from past players. How far would a player like Danila Yurov have to fall in the draft before the Sabres would be comfortable taking him? But hell have other suitors. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. This draft could present another opportunity to establish that connection with Russian players and get prospects at a discount in this draft. I think Kevyns been really consistent with that and I think our teams been consistent with that as a result., (Photo: Stephen Brashear / USA TODAY Sports). Like the netminders, Rosen, Bloom and Nadeau will have benefitted from a season in Rochester by 2024. Read more here: Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive look at the team's prospect pool. Adams was in the same position last offseason and elected instead to give out the "Buffalo Special" a bunch of one-year contracts under $1 million. So the Sabres should add someone capable of splitting the net with him. NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. The left-winger from Oakville hasnt played an organized hockey game since he was 16 years old. Against the Blue Jackets, Owen Power had to play more than 28 minutes. Sabres future salaries, roster. After signing Dylan Larkin to a massive extension Wednesday, the team signaled to fans that the rebuild is over. Outside of that top tier of prospects, the Sabres also have Isak Rosen and Noah Ostlund, first-round picks in 2021 and 2022, respectively. 9 overall in the draft. Defensively hes not that physical, but he closes on checks well with his range and reach, and breaks up a lot of plays. Portillo is a 22-year-old goaltender from the Univesity of Michigan who was selected by the Sabres in the [] Restricted free agents: forwards Cozens, Bjork, Thompson, Asplund and Ruotsalainen; defensemen Bryson, Samuelsson and Laaksonen; goalie Luukkonen. 1 pick in the NHL Draft after winning the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery on Wednesday. Rosen projects to play a top-six role for Sweden at the World Juniors. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. He also suited up for two games with the Redhawks and will look to take a bigger step forward next season. Plus, I can't imagine many players were chomping at the bit to sign in Buffalo. Nadeaus production in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) ranks him as the 24th-best prospect in the draft compared to previous junior players. Of course, as I mentioned before, Adams can't blow through all his cash, with some of the young pieces of this team in need of a pay raise in the next couple of summers. But this was a team most predicted to finish with the worst record in the East, fighting for last place in the league. Their 35 points from March 2 until the end of the season were good for 12th best in the NHL during that span. Another skilled undersized forward is added to the system.With the first pick of day two, we welcome Prokhor Poltapov to the Sabres!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/0jw1iEFZNa Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 24, 2021, With the first pick of day two, we welcome Prokhor Poltapov to the Sabres!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/0jw1iEFZNa. Meet the Sabres 2021 Draft Class Owen Power. WebA new contract for winger Victor Olofsson is atop general manager Kevyn Adams priority list ahead of a draft in which the Sabres own picks 9, 16 and 28. The Russian left-handed defender played for MHK Dynamo Moskva of the MHL, putting up 14 points in 52 games. Guys poised for an NHL breakthrough one month could tumble down the prospect charts the next. Sabres fans know Samuelsson can hold his own after he got 12 games in Buffalo last season. BUFFALO, N.Y. It wasn't the deal many Sabres fans have wanted or been waiting for, but they did make a deal on Wednesday. He is looking to crack Russias lineup at the U20 Worlds this upcoming season. Lets meet the Sabres draft class of 2021. WebThe Sabres hold nine Day 2 picks in the NHL Draft after selecting defenseman Owen Power (first overall) and right wing Isak Rosen (14th overall) during the first round on Friday. At that point, the Sabres played a frantic and desperate period to climb back into the game, but the comeback fell short despite goals from Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Trades can be filtered on players, teams, dates, and events Future Considerations. As long as they dont screw it up. Sabres 2022 offseason outlook: Free agents, contracts, draft picks, roster entering this summer, NHL playoffs schedule 2022: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series. 2 pick in the NHL draft was supposed to mark the end of the suffering, th. Thoughts on the pick: Buffalo gets the best player in the draft, using a first overall pick on a left-handed defenseman for the second time in four years. Head coach Don Granato has made this team an extremely tough opponent to play night in and night out since he arrived late in the 2020-21 season. Its no surprise given his point totals (73 points in 61 MHL games in 2020-21) that hes a player with a lot of skill. Predators I dont see him make that many plays and his skating isnt the best either. They arent going to sell out for older players at the expense of ice time for players who have been developing in the system. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. It would mark the first time that a first-overall pick didnt play in the NHL the following season since Erik Johnson in 2006-07. The Sabres have a ton of cap space to use in their future, but with so many young players coming through, eventually they will need to Power projects as a star all-situations NHL defenseman who wont land on highlight reels but will play tough minutes and drive play. Hes still day-to-day, and his absence has further highlighted that hes the Sabres most important player. Josh Bloom, LW (No. Trust me, Buffalo, it's a great time to be a Sabres fan. Sabres 2022 NHL Draft picks GM Kevyn Adams has 10 draft picks to work with this summer most importantly, three first-round picks. Believe it or not, the 2021-22 campaign was an extremely successful one for theBuffalo Sabres. The additions of Power and Quinn alone would be tantalizing, but Krebs and Peterka could also make an immediate impact. Prior to The Athletic, he also covered the Bills for Syracuse.com. Trading for a goalie of that caliber would require giving up assets, so the Sabres would want to make sure its a player who can fit for more than just a year. * If Vegas does not pick in the top 10 Vegas will send its first-round pick in 2022 and second-round pick in 2023 to Buffalo and Sabres will send their 2023 third-round pick to Vegas. This is in preparation for the 2022 World Junior Championship in December, which Rosn is expected to be a primary contributor in. Dahlin will be 24 years old. If Vegas' first-round pick in 2022 is not a top-10 selection, the Sabres will get a 2022 first-rounder and a 2023 second-rounder, with Vegas getting a 2023 third-rounder. Tim Murray used the first selection to take Eichel and then dealt the two late first-rounders as part of trades for Evander Kane and Robin Lehner. The Sabres are being mindful of the cost to acquire at this time of year, so they may not want to pay a premium for a player of Soucys caliber. He will be higher up in the lineup when the league returns to action this fall.The picks are rollin in!Josh Bloom, welcome to the Sabres #LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/GgLzFw2igi Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 24, 2021, The picks are rollin in!Josh Bloom, welcome to the Sabres #LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/GgLzFw2igi, When describing the interview process with the team, Bloom mentioned, with the Sabres, I felt they were looking for somebody with good character. Now comes the challenging part. The LA Kings have bolstered the goaltending pipeline for the future, with the acquisition of the rights to goaltending prospect Erik Portillo from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft selection. The Sabres' long-term depth on the wing likely led Adams to part with Bloom, a third-round draft pick in 2021 who is averaging over a point per game in the Ontario So what are their options to add? Josh Bloom is finding the net in the OHL. He played under Granato at the United States Development Program and has not played up to his $3 million salary. Buffalo Sabres Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Die By The Blade, Buffalo Sabres trade away rights to Erik Portillo, Buffalos third period rally wasnt enough, as they fall 5-3 to Columbus, BREAKING: Portillo has now left the building. Will the Sabres be big spenders in free agency? By virtue of our age, by virtue of our young skill, were not in a situation where were desperate to make a big move. As encouraging as the end of the season was, general manager Kevyn Adams now needs to make the right moves to keep this team heading in the right direction while avoiding mistakes that derailed past rebuilding efforts. That seems to be in line with what the Sabres have targeted. The Sabres pool of goaltender prospects is strong. Forward Prokhor Poltapov is reportedly signed in the KHL through 2024-25, giving him plenty of time to learn the pro game. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The next one is on the road against the Bruins on Thursday. Adams and Granato are committed to building a strong pipeline of prospects and developing talent from within the organization. Nadeau, drafted a round after Bloom, is among the leaders in the high-scoring Quebec junior league with 12 goals and 25 points in 18 games. Tearing down a roster is easier than building one back up. That means Adams will need to be willing to adjust on the fly depending on how the board falls. 161): He had 7 goals and 21 points in 18 junior games. Selected with the 53rd pick, Kisakov is another skilled undersized forward that could have a high ceiling as an NHL player. His status doesnt impact whether or not I think the Sabres should or should not draft a center at the top of this draft. Prokhor Poltapov, LW (No. But the Sabres could make some noise and sign a few key pieces for the future of the team. While he works hard enough hes not an overly physical player and can drift to the perimeter. Returning: forwards Skinner, Tuch, Mittelstadt, Quinn, Peterka and Krebs; defensemen Dahlin, Jokiharju and Power. Power complements Rasmus Dahlin, who is a pure skill and playmaking type, as a more well-rounded player who can project to be a tough minutes NHL defenseman and likely be on Buffalos second power play due to Dahlin. There is light at the end of the tunnel. #LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/Tcv0HXnJRi. Buffalo enters this offseason with the most projected cap space of any team, around $42 million. In 14 starts for Northeastern, Levi has five shutouts and a .949 save percentage. The Sabres overachieved this season, thanks to a mix of breakout performances from youngsters such as Tage Thompson and veterans such as Kyle Okposo and Craig Anderson playing above expectations. The Sabres made that trade because his cap hit will exceed the actual cash the team has to pay him. Not a lot of lessons His game has a lot of pace to it, which should translate to higher levels. He will be an intriguing prospect to watch develop, as the 161-pound winger needs to add some size. Draft picks touted as future Sabres during the past decade are toiling in the ECHL or out of hockey completely. The Jack Eichel saga is finally over, with the Sabres getting a great haul for their disgruntled former captain, which included likely future captain Alex Tuch. The Sabres opened the sixth round by selecting William Von Barnekow with the 161st pick. 188): Novikov didnt get a lot of responsibility as one of the youngest players on the MHLs best team, but he had good flashes. But the Sabres have legitimately stocked their organization this time. With the final pick of the fifth round, the Sabres selected Viljami Marjala from Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL. The Jack Eichel saga is finally over, with the Sabres getting a great haul for their disgruntled former captain, which included likely future captain Alex Tuch. There is plenty of time for the team to add veteran pieces to areas of need like goalie and right defense. Drafted: 2021 round one, 14th overall by Buffalo Sabres With the Sabres second first-round pick in the 2021 NHL draft they selected the elite skating forward Isak Rosen. He also played in the MHL in 2020-21, where he scored 36 goals and 73 points in 71 games for MHK Dynamo Moskva. The start of the game was a disaster for Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen should be ready to step into a bigger NHL role in the fall, but hes still unproven at this level and has run into unfortunate injury luck. The Sabres will select No. The Sabres sent goaltender Erik Portillo to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick. But this was a team most predicted to finish with the worst record in the East, fighting for last place in the league. In 50 games for Krasnaya Armiya Moskva, he produced nine goals and 30 points for the team. Advertisement. All three of the goalies on the Buffalo roster are free agents, leaving question marks not just at the starting position, but also the backup. The Buffalo Sabres are slated to pick No. The Sabres made a lower level trade yesterday adding Riley Stillman from Vancouver for prospect Josh Bloom. Without him, the defense is spread thin. Eichel, 25, exits the Sabres having experienced zero playoff games in six seasons since he was drafted second overall in 2015. If the Sabres are going to keep their cap space healthy, they cant repeat the spending that got them into trouble. CAP HIT AFFECTING. Try a week on us. The easier assets to trade would be third-round picks or later. NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. Matthew Fairburn is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Buffalo Sabres. Not a lot of lessons this time of year, captain Kyle Okposo said. But the present situation between the pipes is a concern. His skating is fine, lacking true top quickness youd like at his size for the NHL and hes not that dynamic offensively. 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