According to the Buffalo News’ Lance Lysowski, the Buffalo Sabres are still waiting to see where top prospect Matthew Savoie will be playing next season. The team has petitioned the WHL to let Savoie out of the CHL-NHL agreement, making him eligible to be sent to the AHL this season, but has yet to receive approval. Notably, Shane Wright recently received this same exemption … [Read more...] about Matthew Savoie Unlikely To Receive CHL Exemption Like Wright
Optimism That Sabres And Rasmus Dahlin Are Close To Extension
There has been recent speculation that the Sabres and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin are nearing an agreement on a contract extension. On the latest 32 Thoughts podcast (audio link), Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that there is a bit of work still to be done but that all sides involved think that there is a deal to be done with a belief that it could be done by the opening of … [Read more...] about Optimism That Sabres And Rasmus Dahlin Are Close To Extension
Latest On Rasmus Dahlin, Devon Levi
Dahlin is coming off a tremendous season, where he recorded 15 goals and 73 points in 78 games. His scoring ranked seventh among all defenders in points and points-per-games and marked career-highs in goals, assists, and points. Dahlin has confidently taken control of the Sabres top defender role and is still only 23. A long-term extension will likely take him through his prime … [Read more...] about Latest On Rasmus Dahlin, Devon Levi
One Year Later, Thompson’s Extension Looks Like A Bargain Already
Just over a year ago, the Sabres inked Tage Thompson to a seven-year, $50MM extension. The move came on the heels of a breakout campaign that saw him score 38 goals after having just 35 points in 145 career games heading into that year. There was some risk involved with the short track record but Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News examines some of the contracts signed since … [Read more...] about One Year Later, Thompson’s Extension Looks Like A Bargain Already
Sabres Confirm Noah Ostlund’s Loan To SHL
The Buffalo Sabres confirmed today they’ll be loaning 2022 first-round pick Noah Östlund to the Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League. It’s unclear what the delay was in Buffalo announcing the move – Växjö confirmed it in early June. Regardless, it presents a step up for Östlund, as the 19-year-old center spent last season in the second-tier Allsvenskan with Djurgårdens IF, … [Read more...] about Sabres Confirm Noah Ostlund’s Loan To SHL