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Buffalo drafted Matt Savoie ninth overall in 2022. ©2024, Micheline Veluvolu
After the Buffalo Sabres recently made a minor deal and signed some free agents, it appeared the significant trade that was expected this summer might never materialize.
Maybe, just maybe, general manager Kevyn Adams felt that adding some grit to augment a talented lineup and having a new coach in Lindy Ruff would be enough to help the Sabres end their NHL-record 13-year playoff drought.
But on Friday, Adams, who has expressed his willingness to ... Read the full article
Matt Savoie played one game for Buffalo. ©2024, Micheline Veluvolu
The Buffalo Sabres have made that significant offseason trade everyone seemed to be waiting for.
This afternoon they acquired center Ryan McLeod and forward Tyler Tullio from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for center Matt Savoie.
To acquire McLeod, an NHL talent, they had to part with Savoie, the ninth overall pick in 2022 and one of their top prospects.... Read the full article