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'“I think a big part of my game is creating turnovers and getting chances for my linemates,” he added. “Hopefully, we can create some chemistry there. It’ll be awesome and maybe we’ll grow something with that.”' … [Read more...] about So long, Sid: Sheary eager to play with Eichel in Buffalo

'Sheary was the key to the deal for Botterill. He’s the former Penguins assistant GM who watched the undrafted player develop in making the jump from signing a minor-league tryout contract to winning two Stanley Cup titles playing alongside Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Sheary, Hunwick in trade with Penguins

'“I don’t actually think that way,” Dahlin said of whether he feels the weight of expectations on his 6-foot-2, 181-pound frame. “I’ll bring everything I can to this team and, yeah, try to win hockey games. That’s what I think about.”' … [Read more...] about No. 1 pick Dahlin hits the ice upon arriving in Buffalo

'The decision means Antipin will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The 25-year-old Antipin was inconsistent in his lone season with Buffalo after opening his pro career playing in the Kontinental Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t issue qualifying offer to defenseman Antipin

'Botterill calls it a “difficult decision” in saying the team has informed Lehner he’s not coming back. He spoke to reporters Friday in Dallas, hours before the Sabres open the NHL draft with the No. 1 pick.' … [Read more...] about GM: Sabres parting ways with starting goalie Robin Lehner

'Five years, two GMs, four coaches and three last-place finishes later, the Sabres remain stagnant while in the midst of a franchise-worst seven-year playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin has potential to provide stagnant Sabres a spark

'Hickey joins three former Boston University teammates on Buffalo’s roster, including star center Jack Eichel. Hickey was the Terriers’ captain in completing his senior season, and finished his career with 21 goals and 54 points in 147 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Boston U’s Hickey; send Fasching to Coyotes

'This past season, the 19-year-old had an 11-11-2 record and 0.909 save percentage playing professionally with Finland’s second-division LeKi Lempaala.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect goalie Luukkonen to 3-year contract

'“If that happens, I would be so glad and proud,” Dahlin said, his eyes growing bigger at the mention of Sundin, who was selected No. 1 by the Quebec Nordiques in 1989.' … [Read more...] about Top NHL draft prospect Dahlin draws a big crowd in Buffalo

'Asplund joins what’s becoming a Swedish invasion on a Buffalo team that includes prospects Alex Nylander, Lawrence Pilut and Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2016 2nd-round pick Asplund to 3-year contract

'In a shot-and-a-beer town where the winters are interminably long, Buffalo sports fans ride things out on the notion of renewal always being just around the corner.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo buzzing over Bills draft picks, Sabres lottery win

'Overall, Nelson has three goals and nine assists in 55 career NHL games since signing with the Sabres in March 2016 following three seasons at Minnesota State. Nelson went undrafted out of college and was the WCHA’s defensive player of the year in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Casey Nelson to 2-year contract

'The relationship in question first became apparent to a number of team employees in late December, when the Sabres were in New York City to play the Rangers at the NHL's Winter Classic, the people said.' … [Read more...] about Russ Brandon resigns as Bills, Sabres president

'“Hopefully this gets them that much more excited,” he added. “We’re bringing in a No. 1 overall talent to this group. And my guess it’s going to give our coaches a jump. And it’s certainly going to give our players a little jump.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres follow last place-finish by landing No. 1 draft pick

'Olofsson was selected by the Sabres in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. The forward has spent the past three seasons in the SHL, collecting 50 goals and 49 assists in 150 regular-season games. Overall, Olofsson had 60 goals and 117 points in 200 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Olofsson, who led Swedish league with 27 goals