Grading Sabres' First-Round Picks in the Pegula Era & Free Agency Preview
Also, the club's problem with the 11th overall pick in the draft & more
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NHL Draft Lottery Deep Dives: Sabres Have 11th Overall Pick
Grading Buffalo Sabres’ First-Round Picks in the Pegula Era
May 13, 2024 by Matthew Morris
The Buffalo Sabres have made 18 first-round NHL Entry Draft selections since Terry Pegula purchased the franchise midway through the 2011 season. One would think the team used these to stockpile young talent for the future and turn itself into a perennial postseason contender, right?
Sabres Should Target These 3 Bottom-Six Forwards This Offseason
May 12, 2024 by Harper Cotie
The offseason is underway for the Buffalo Sabres and general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams needs to make impact moves around the draft (and beyond) to improve the roster and end this long playoff drought. A big focus for the Sabres has to be the bottom-six portion of the forward group, and being more difficult to play against in that area. That said, here are three potential targets for the Sabres (through trades and free agency).
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Buffalo Sabres’ 2024 NHL Free Agent Targets
May 10, 2024 by Ryan Womeldorf
This is a critical offseason for the Buffalo Sabres. Though the focus has been on the draft in recent years – and this year’s draft is pivotal for different reasons – they should be looking to the 2024 NHL Free Agency class to potentially make a difference.
The Sabres’ Problem With the 11th Pick in the 2024 NHL Draft
May 8, 2024 by Ryan Womeldorf
For teams on the outside of the NHL Playoffs, the focus has rightfully shifted to June’s NHL Draft. Most teams at the top of the draft likely have their lists ready to go and are excited to add a good young player. For the Buffalo Sabres, coming off the most disappointing season in recent memory, a major decision looms: “What should be done with the 11th overall pick?”