Sabres Daily: What Next For Adams?; Wings Comings/Goings

Is the Buffalo Sabres offseason over with on July 5??

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— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 4, 2023

GM Kevyn Adams indicated earlier this week that after restocking the minor league shelves in goal with Dustin Tokarski, Devin Cooley, and Michael Houser, he was confident going into the season with Devon Levi, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and Eric Comrie.

After signing Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton, and Kale Clague, the Sabres have 10 defensemen with significant NHL experience, so adding on the blueline is out. Even after the injury to Jack Quinn, Adams said it was unlikely that they would be adding a forward.

Barring a trade which he did not rule out, it appears that Adams main task between now and training camp is to get extensions done with Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power.

Sabres In Case You Missed It

• Adams Keeps Goaltending Options Open
• Biggest Questions For Atlantic Division Rivals
• Sabres Shifting Interest To Hanifin?
• The Hockey Now 2023 Mock Draft 
• Could Johnson Be The Sabres Blueline Fallback Option?
• Sabres Opt For Familiarity With Selection Of Benson
• Sabres Select Wahlberg, Strbak In The Second Round 
• Sabres Sign Johnson, Clifton To Bolster Defense; Re-Sign Jost
• Adams Chooses To Stay Away From Goalie Market
• Sabres Rely On Relationships To Attract Blueliners
• Sabres Sign Clague To One-Year Deal

Red Wings Comings And Goings

In keeping track of the transactions of the Sabres Atlantic Division rivals, the Detroit Red Wings are on a similar track to the Sabres in challenging for an Eastern Conference playoff spot, but while most observers are positive regarding Buffalo and their chances, some are starting to doubt the decisions that GM Steve Yzerman are making.

Goings

Pius Suter (non-qualified free agent)

Jordan Oesterle (signed with Calgary)

Alex Nedeljkovic (signed with Pittsburgh)

Comings

J.T. Compher (signed five-year, $25.5 million deal)

Klim Kostin (acquired from Edmonton, signed two-year, $4 million deal)

Daniel Sprong (signed a one-year, $2 million deal)

Christian Fischer (signed a one-year, $1.125 million deal)

Shayne Gostisbehere (signed a one-year, $4.125 million deal)

Justin Holl (signed a three-year, $10.2 million deal)

James Reimer (signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal)

Hockey Now Network

Boston: Don’t Blame Sweeney For Bertuzzi Leaving (Boston Bruins)

Calgary: Flames Ask For Hanifin Stays High, Bruins Interested (Calgary Flames)

Chicago: Korchinski Honing His Habits On Way To Hawks (Chicago Blackhawks)

Colorado: Drouin Ready For Fresh Start With Avs (Colorado Avalanche)

Detroit: Yzerman Says Edvinsson Still Needs To Earn Spot (Detroit Red Wings)

Florida: Mikkola Brings Hard Defensive Play To Panthers (Florida Panthers)

Los Angeles: Kings Talbot Excited For Reunion With McLellan (Los Angeles Kings)

Montreal: Harvey-Pinard Extension Adds Great Value To Habs (Montreal Canadiens)

Nashville: Predators Duo Developing Chemistry At Camp (Nashville Predators)

New Jersey: What Are Devils Getting In Colin Miller (New Jersey Devils)

NY Islanders: Islanders Have Eyes On DeBrincat  (New York Islanders)

Philadelphia: Briere Says Sanheim Off The Trading Block (Philadelphia Flyers)

Pittsburgh: Penguins Get Bargain, Sign Will Butcher (Pittsburgh Penguins)

San Jose: Sharks Should Claim Zadina (San Jose Sharks)

Vegas: Next Things To Watch For Golden Knights Offseason (Vegas Golden Knights)

Washington: Cristall Gains Key Reps With Roller Hockey Team (Washington Capitals)