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'The person says Okposo was in good spirits during the unannounced visit a few weeks ago and has since been attending family functions around Buffalo. Okposo is continuing to show signs of improvement, but the person says there is no timetable for when he will be cleared to skate.' … [Read more...] about AP source: Okposo visits Sabres for 1st time since illness

'Estephan will re-enter the pool of players eligible to be selected in the draft this month. Possler becomes an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres relinquish rights to prospects Estephan, Possler

'Petersen was a fifth-round pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2013 NHL draft (129th overall). The Sabres now have 30 days to sign Petersen before he’s eligible to become a rookie free agent and sign with another team.' … [Read more...] about Irish goalie Cal Petersen to leave school, sign NHL contract

'Antipin, a native of Kazakhstan who plays internationally for Russia, spent the past five seasons playing for Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League. He had six goals and 18 assists in 59 regular-season games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Victor Antipin to 1-year deal

'The former NHL player has spent the past 10 years working up the Penguins’ executive ranks. Over the past three years, Botterill has been GM Jim Rutherford’s right-hand man in handling scouting, contract and player development matters.' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill leaves Penguins to take over as Sabres’ GM

'The Sabres are technically the home game for the 10th Winter Classic because of rules surrounding the Rangers playing all home games at Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Rangers to face Sabres in 2018 Winter Classic at Citi Field

'One person said the Sabres have interviewed two Pittsburgh Penguins executives, associate general manager Jason Botterill and assistant GM Bill Guerin. They have also interviewed four other assistant general managers: Columbus Blue Jackets Bill Zito, Nashville Predators Paul Fenton, New Jersey Devils Tom Fitzgerald and Los Angeles Kings Michael Futa. Toronto Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about AP sources: Sabres have interviewed 6 candidates for GM job

'Stephens was selected in the fifth round of the 2015 draft, and completed his third season with Kelowna in the Western Hockey League. He finished ninth among WHL defenseman with a career-best and team-leading 13 goals in 67 games last season. He also had career highs with 22 assists and 35 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Stephens while search for GM/coach has begun

'Potential candidates with experience include: recently fired Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi ; Dave Nonis, currently a consultant with the Anaheim Ducks; and Chicago Blackhawks assistant GM Norm Maciver. … [Read more...] about Pegula seeks established GM to instill discipline in Sabres

'The other things the two teams have in common are losing and missing the playoffs. The Bills' 17-season postseason drought is the longest active streak among North America's four major leagues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clean house by firing GM Murray and coach Bylsma

'Fish said Eichel "was genuinely excited" following end of season meetings with both Murray and Bylsma last week, and "felt very positive with the plans for next year's team."' … [Read more...] about Agents to AP: Eichel not pushing for Sabres coaching change

'"Where's the accountability among the players when we come out of the break and we can't beat Colorado and Arizona when we have a sniff at a playoff spot?" Murray said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Murray says players need to be more accountable

'Eichel would have collected the bonus by finishing among the top 10 in the NHL in points per game, the person said Monday speaking on the condition of anonymity because the contract clause is not public.' … [Read more...] about AP source: Sabres’ Eichel misses out on $2 million bonus

'"I don't think any of us thought at the end of this year we'd be a Stanley Cup contender," he said. "That's what we're trying to develop into. And that's a process that's going to keep going on here into next year and the year after."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Bylsma expects he’ll return for 3rd season

'"Mentally, it's been very difficult," Kane said. "The last three weeks, we have known we were out of it. Some of us were hoping that this game would mean a little more than it did (Sunday), but, obviously, that wasn't the case. It's another year of not being where we want to be."' … [Read more...] about Point scores twice to lead Lightning past Sabres 4-2