Sabres prospect Vasili Zelenov has committed to play for Wisconsin, reports Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal (Twitter link). The 18-year-old was a seventh-round pick in June, going 204th overall after a strong season in Austria that saw him record 37 points in 40 games. Zelenov is set to suit up for USHL Green Bay this season and will likely look to make the jump … [Read more...] about Vasili Zelenov Commits To Wisconsin
Poll: Which Non-Playoff Team From The East Will Return In 2024-25?
The 2024 Stanley Cup playoff picture in the Eastern Conference was similar to 2023 aside from a few changes to the seeding of the eight teams. The only team switch was the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils with the former making it in as the final wild-card team in the Conference on the last day of the regular season. The 2024-25 season will bring similar hypotheticals … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Non-Playoff Team From The East Will Return In 2024-25?
Vasili Zelenov Receiving Strong NCAA Interest
Sabres prospect Vasili Zelenov is generating a lot of NCAA interest, reports Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal (Twitter link). The 18-year-old was a seventh-round pick in June, going 204th overall after a strong season in Austria, one that saw him put up 37 points in 40 games. Zelenov is playing with USHL Green Bay this season and will likely look to make the jump … [Read more...] about Vasili Zelenov Receiving Strong NCAA Interest
Four Teams Have Interest In Mark Giordano
The Score’s Kyle Cushman wrote that the Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Toronto Maple Leafs have maintained interest in veteran defenseman Mark Giordano. The oldest player in the NHL last year has spurned any interest in retirement and is again looking for an NHL opportunity next year. He is destined for bottom-pairing responsibilities next year after … [Read more...] about Four Teams Have Interest In Mark Giordano
Atlantic Notes: Peterka, Kostadinski, McCue
The NHL has ramped up its visits overseas coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, they often make an effort to reunite foreign-born NHLers with their home countries and, even in some cases, their former teams. That’ll be the case for emerging Sabres winger John-Jason Peterka, who spoke to NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika about getting the chance to suit up in his native … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Peterka, Kostadinski, McCue