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'“I’m really excited to get on the ice finally and do something meaningful,” he said. “We’re hopefully going to write a new chapter in the Buffalo Sabres organization.”' … [Read more...] about Housley back in Buffalo, eager for up-tempo stamp on Sabres

'“I have no problem playing the season out and just trying to earn whatever,” Eichel said Tuesday. “We know where we stand. We know where the Sabres stand. If it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel focused on hockey, not contract talks

'“It was obviously a tough situation, a tough road,” Okposo said. “I’m just happy to be back and happy to be able to play again, and play at a high level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo eager to look forward now that he’s healthy

'He skated in a career-best 75 games last season after signing a one-year extension last September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to 2-year deal

'In a text to The AP, Eichel’s agent Peter Fish wrote: “We are talking and I would say that we will be continuing to talk.”' … [Read more...] about AP source: Eichel, Sabres negotiating potential 8-year deal

'Komisarek also has ties to new Sabres general manager Jason Botterill. Though they were never teammates, both played college hockey at Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire ex-NHLer Komisarek as player development coach

'Beaulieu is a puck-moving defenseman who is regarded to be a good fit under newly hired head coach Phil Housley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing Beaulieu to 2-year deal

'Bothered by injuries and concussion problems, Lehner had never before played more than 36 games in his NHL career. The Sabres took a chance on Lehner when they traded a first-round pick to the Ottawa Senators for him at the 2015 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Robin Lehner to $4M, 1-year deal

'“I’ve worked with a lot of different people — concussion experts and people who have dealt with concussions themselves — and I feel confident in the fact that I can play hockey again,” Okposo said in the letter. “In fact, I know I can play again. I know I can play and not worry about hitting my head, which is a major hurdle for someone who’s dealt with this. If I didn’t feel … [Read more...] about Okposo says he’s healthy after concussion put him in ICU

'“Da Beauty League ” announced on its Twitter account that Okposo will make his debut on Wednesday night. The six-team league features a combination of mostly American-born professional and college players competing in four-on-four formatted games in Edina, Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Okposo’s next rehab step: Summer league 4-on-4 game

'The Sabres also announced that assistant coach Tom Ward has been retained. Ward spent the past two seasons as an assistant under Dan Bylsma, who was fired in April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coach Phil Housley hires Chris Hajt as assistant

'The five are anticipated to play in Rochester, the Sabres’ American Hockey League affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign five, likely headed to AHL

'Scandella was the key addition for Buffalo, which is undergoing an offseason transformation under new general manager Jason Botterill and first-time coach Phil Housley. Scandella is a defensive-minded player who is expected to step into a top-four role in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Captain returns: Sabres land Pominville in trade with Wild

'There were no surprises when the team announced it extended qualifying offers to retain the rights to six restricted free agents, including goalie Robin Lehner. Also issued offers were forwards Marcus Foligno, Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson, Evan Rodrigues and defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, who was acquired in a trade with Montreal on June 17.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley to assistant GM jobs

'The Sabres were expecting to have Petersen compete for a starting job with their minor league affiliate AHL Rochester next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect to lose out in signing goalie prospect