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'Hall has played 82 games once in his career, in 2015-16, his final season in Edmonton. He then played 72 and 76 in his first two seasons in New Jersey before being limited to 33 in 2018-19 because of knee surgery. He played in 65 games in the coronavirus shortened season – 30 with New Jersey and 35 with Arizona.' … [Read more...] about 5 things about new Sabres winger Taylor Hall

'"There wasn't really much talk with Buffalo," Larsson said a day after signing a two-year, $2.8 million deal with the Coyotes. "We talked a little bit, but I think the interest kind of was very low from Buffalo. I didn't really feel the excitement from them so I moved on and wanted to try free agency."' … [Read more...] about Arizona-bound Johan Larsson says there were no talks on deal with Sabres

'Eakin’s contract carries a $2.25 million average annual value, $850,000 more than Larsson received from Arizona, and provides the Sabres with an option at center behind Jack Eichel and Eric Staal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign center Cody Eakin after Johan Larsson departs for Arizona

'Though Montour appeared to become more comfortable in Ralph Krueger’s system as the season progressed, he struggled defensively at even strength and did not ignite the second power-play unit the way former general manager Jason Botterill envisioned at the time of the trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract, three others file for arbitration

'No body-checking in Canada's top junior league? These aren't 8-year-olds.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: No-contact edict for OHL would not help Jack Quinn’s development

'Though the Sabres did not add a premier goal scorer Friday, they addressed the team’s need for strong penalty killers and depth players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres address penalty kill, depth on slow first day of free agency

'New GM Kevyn Adams has underwhelmed us in recent days. Three years for Tage Thompson makes no sense. The current dance being done with Dominik Kahun makes no sense. It remains to be seen how much hardball will be played with Victor Olofsson or Sam Reinhart. Three more years of Zemgus Girgensons? And at a $600,000 raise?' … [Read more...] about Column: It’s hard to figure Sabres’ plan and harder to have any patience

'But it’s unclear how much money Adams will be able to spend. Although CapFriendly.com projects the Sabres to currently have $30.058 million in salary cap space, not including commitments to five restricted free agents who received qualifying offers or the $1.275 million overage from last season, TSN reported they are among a number of teams who may have an “internal budget” in … [Read more...] about Goalie, top-six forward could be on Sabres’ free agent wish list

'“We talked about guys that have a desire to have an impact on the game, that are invested in their own personal development,” Crowe said during a video call Thursday. “Some of the knowledge that Matteo played in this area, (with the) Buffalo Jr. Sabres, gave us a good understanding of where he lied in those two categories. But the other thing is he’s had very good production, … [Read more...] about Matteo Costantini’s play with Jr. Sabres impressed Kevyn Adams, scouts

'Trading up four spots cost the Sabres their fourth-round pick and they wound up selecting only five players across the two-day event, the franchise’s fewest since 1977, but Peterka has the pedigree and experience that few prospects have beyond the first round.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams punctuates first Sabres draft by selecting German winger JJ Peterka

'Peterka is listed as 5 feet, 11 inches and 192 pounds. He scored seven goals and added four assists in 42 games with EHC Munchen. He had four goals in seven games for German at the 2020 World Junior Championship on a team that included No. 3 overall pick Tim Stutzle of Ottawa and the No. 4 pick of 2019, Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider.' … [Read more...] about Five things about Sabres second-round draft pick JJ Peterka

'Costantini, 18, is a St. Catharines, Ont., native who played the past two seasons with the marquee development program at LECOM Harborcenter, totaling 36 goals with 32 assists for 68 points in 50 games in 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about Jr. Sabres alum Matteo Costantini drafted by Sabres in fifth round

'The second day, which consists of rounds 2-7, normally lasts around 4 hours when the draft is held in its traditional arena environment. But the remote setup and extended narration on television clearly caused a drawn-out process the league didn't expect, creating the longest second day any longtime NHL observer could remember.' … [Read more...] about In seventh round, Sabres select Swedish defenseman and Czech center

'Kahun's agent, Jiri Hamal, told The Associated Press that he is scheduled to continue contract talks with the Sabres on Thursday and rejected the team's initial offer as "not being good enough."' … [Read more...] about Dominik Kahun among four to not receive qualifying offer from Sabres

'Weird. Adams & Co. want to play their cards more with Thompson, going for the size on the wing. The message sure seems like if they lose the 5-foot-11 Kahun, so be it.' … [Read more...] about Column: Kahun mystery overshadows the rest of a marathon draft day