Sabres Goat Era

I liked Kevyn Adams. We will see where Jarmo takes us

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

@nfl_statsbot @JacksonEKFTW @sadnyfaninpain @AdamSchefter 0 YAC? What a fraud

[Byron Bader @ByronMBader]

Thought this was neat on draft day...

Matvei Kotkov taken in the 4th round, 104th overall in 2026.

His model profile at the draft nearly identical to Johnny Gaudreau when he was drafted in 2011... 4th round, 104th overall.

Both born in August and were one of the youngest prospects taken in their respective drafts.

Similar smaller size.

Similar sick mitts.

Kotkov has apparently been dancing at the Bruins development camp too and standing out... that also sounds very familar!

Keep your eyes peeled for Kotkov in the future!

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

I want to keep Jack Quinn too. 88 can take a hike

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

I stand with UPL and Alex Lyon. You can keep mr HURR DURR I WON DA GOLD MEDAL

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

I think we should stick with Lyon and UPL

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

"...may include some of the likes of goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Jack Quinn, Radim Mrtka, Ryan McLeod and Konsta Helenius"

[The Fourth Period @TFP]

Sabres still talking to Jets about Hellebuyck https://t.co/uDcvvdnhSI

[Paul Hamilton @pham1717]

Jerry Forton said if Adam Kleber wanted to leave school this year there would've been an NHL contract waiting for him, and they feel he's developed into a high end prospect.

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

So so happy for the Ruck brothers. Will be cheering for them in Pittsburgh

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

When Thurman said "From Prince Albert..." I was trying to remember which D prospect was from there

[Kris Baker @SabresProspects]

Pace-pusher. Speed. Zone exits. Creator. Really good finding space; adding motion from the back end. Relies purely on his feet and stick positioning defensively. Competent vs. the rush but needs more man strength because he can get out-leveraged around the net and on the boards.

[Harman Dayal @harmandayal2]

Trading Byram for that massive haul and then taking the fairly cheap, high upside swing on Zellweger to replace his skating, puck-moving, and secondary offense is very clever stuff by the Sabres

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

Fun fact: we drafted Prokhor Poltapov in the second round in 2021 right before the Ducks selected Zellweger. Glad to have him in blue and gold!

[Byron Bader @ByronMBader]

Well I love it for the Sabres

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

Love love love this Zellweger trade!!! Bravo Jarmo. We replaced Bo's lineup spot without giving up 4OA. Love the contract projection as well

[Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli]

On a long-term deal, Zellweger projects to earn as much as 7 years x $6.5 million according to @AFPAnalytics.

[Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli]

Trade details:

To #Sabres:
LD Olen Zellweger (RFA)

To #FlyTogether:
2026 NYI 2nd Round Pick (No. 45 overall)
F Anton Wahlberg

[Murat Ates @WPGMurat]

Update: My understanding is that BUF's offer included the No. 4, a roster player, and a prospect but WPG was unwilling to include the No. 8.

As much as I may think WPG/BUF should be able to find a fit, my -current- expectation is that BUF keeps No. 4 and takes Malhotra if it can

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

the only way we should move 4 is towards a top line C or a Bo replacement. Definitely don't want us moving it for a goalie, as good as Helle is.

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

@ByronMBader We'll have to see who Jarmo gets to replace those two guys before we know for sure

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

In my opinion we should've paid him and then down the road we would've had assets by which to unload the remaining four-ish years of it. We'll see where Jarmo goes from here and who ends up being right in time

[Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC]

Buffalo GM Jarmo Kekalainen said “Alex Tuch will be missed,” but the Sabres are moving on from the talented winger. 

He added they will look at a sign-and-trade, with multiple sources indicating Washington as the favourite

[Sabres Goat Era @FrankDerek16]

This is really surprising to me. I wonder if we'd consider him to replace Bo

[Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger]

Multiple teams have confirmed Carolina is considering trade involving Alexander Nikishin. The 24 year old Stanley Cup champion is a pending RFA, so the Canes are weighing trade interest vs extension.