The Buffalo Sabres have hired former NHL forward Eric Staal as a special advisor to general manager Kevyn Adams. Staal’s role will involve supporting multiple aspects of the hockey department, including scouting and direct involvement with players and prospects. That could mean supporting the team’s pre-season rookie or training camps, which would offer invaluable experience to … [Read more...] about Sabres Hire Eric Staal As Special Advisor
Kyle Okposo Joins NHLPA
Enjoying a year of retirement after winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, longtime captain of the Buffalo Sabres, Kyle Okposo, has found a new home in the NHL. The NHL’s Player Association announced that Okposo would join the staff beginning in the 2025-26 NHL season as a Business Development and Player Engagement Advisor.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo Joins NHLPA
Erik Brännström Expected To Sign Three-Year Deal With Lausanne HC
Sabres pending restricted free agent defenseman Erik Brännström has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Swiss National League club Lausanne HC, Johan Svensson of Expressen reports. Svensson said earlier this month he was expecting Brännström to head to Switzerland; now it looks like the deal is done. The move isn’t surprising after a tumultuous 2024-25 campaign for … [Read more...] about Erik Brännström Expected To Sign Three-Year Deal With Lausanne HC
Kraken To Name Jason Botterill GM
It turns out that relieving head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties isn’t the only notable change coming for the Kraken today. E.J. Hradek of the NHL Network was the first to report (Twitter link) that assistant GM Jason Botterill will be appointed as the team’s new general manager. Meanwhile, Arthur Staple of The Athletic adds (Twitter link) that current GM Ron Francis will now … [Read more...] about Kraken To Name Jason Botterill GM
Sabres Notes: Byram, Power, Norris, Peterka
The Sabres have two expensive defensemen signed to long-term deals in Rasmus Dahlin ($11MM through 2031-32) and Owen Power ($8.35MM through 2030-31). As a result, pending RFA blueliner Bowen Byram’s future with the team has been the subject of some speculation. Speaking with reporters today including Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News (Twitter link), the 23-year-old indicates … [Read more...] about Sabres Notes: Byram, Power, Norris, Peterka