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'All games will air at 8 p.m. on MSG and the MSG Go app. They will then be available the next day on the Sabres Classic Games video channel on NHL.com.' … [Read more...] about MSG’s Sabres Classics moving next week to 2006 ‘Scary Good’ Ottawa playoff series

'“I just think that that would be a nice personal milestone to reach,” added Jeanneret, who turns 78 in July. “I'm positive there won't be another guy, an announcer type, to make it through 50 years. Not anymore. They don't hang around that long.”' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret has ‘a feeling’ next Sabres season will be his last hurrah

'The Sabres were initially believed to be headed for a six-year, $30 million deal with Babcock. Then reports surfaced they were talking eight years, maybe even nine. Babcock visited Buffalo, toured KeyBank Center and Harborcenter, met with the Pegulas and Murray and was the club's only real candidate.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports’ greatest what-ifs: What if Mike Babcock became Sabres coach?

'The Sabres won't pick worse than 10th overall if their odds don't change, and they'll have a 6.5 percent chance at drafting first overall for the second time in three years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ possible top pick more clear after central scouting releases rankings

'His first contribution went to the relief fund created by Pegula Sports and Entertainment. Then, Skinner chose to assist Markham Stouffville Hospital, and the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers announced Tuesday their former star forward made a donation that will provide more than 150,000 meals to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner makes three $53,000 donations to Covid-19 causes

'Neutral-site games could help the NHL mitigate the risk of players or staff members contracting the virus. This would allow the league to keep players at designated hotels in cities where the coronavirus has not overwhelmed local health care facilities. Less travel is better for everyone – including the general public – and would address some of the possible concerns with TV … [Read more...] about Evaluating five of the NHL’s rumored return-to-play scenarios

'Players signed to ECHL contracts lost three regular-season paychecks, causing them to scramble to find a different offseason job during an economic collapse. Playoff bonus money also was off the table for the entire team. League veterans such as Vaive were left wondering how many more opportunities they'll have to win a championship. Even players on American Hockey League … [Read more...] about Players on Sabres’ ECHL affiliate suffer financial hit with season canceled

'Still, I'm having a hard time finding a path to play for several more weeks. It seems inconceivable there could be any resumption to the regular season, and that if we see hockey again we'd have to go right to the playoffs. It's almost certainly going to have to happen initially in empty arenas, but can gave American and Canadian television networks some badly-needed … [Read more...] about Isles GM Lou Lamoriello is optimistic but it’s still hard to see a path to play anytime soon

'"That’s the hardest part," Taylor said. "All these guys that were just getting ready to push for the playoffs. That hurts. We had something going. We wanted them to experience the playoffs and how to get ready for playoffs, winning and playing those big games we wanted them to play. That’s why we’d love to get back to playing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects preparing in case Amerks’ season resumes

'The deadline for Sabres' ticket holders to make the first payment for next season has been moved from April 22 to May 22, and the team said in a statement Friday that it will continue to monitor the situation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bills relax payment deadlines for season ticket holders

'"The last bloody thing we needed was another guy who could score goals," Imlach wrote in his 1982 autobiography, "Heaven and Hell in the NHL." "What we needed was to make the team more defensive-minded. That's why I chose Ric Seiling over Bossy. Seiling had a checking ability and a willingness to mix it up."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports’ greatest what-ifs: What if Sabres had drafted Mike Bossy instead of Ric Seiling?

'All games air weeknights at 8 p.m. on MSG and the MSG Go app. They then will appear the next day on a special Sabres Classic Games video channel that has been created on NHL.com.' … [Read more...] about MSG’s ‘Sabres Classics’ will move to 2006 playoff series vs. Flyers

'History shows it's not the pie-in-the-sky scenario some would lead you to believe. Briere reportedly would have accepted a five-year, $25 million offer if it was presented before or during the season and, in the fall of 2006, Drury agreed to terms with the Sabres on a four-year, $21.5 million offer. The combined average annual value: $10.375 million, a considerable discount to … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports’ greatest what-ifs: What if Sabres kept Daniel Briere, Chris Drury?

'"I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe at home," Skinner said on an Instagram post Wednesday. "I know unfortunately not everyone is able to stay home during these difficult times. I want to say thank you to all of our hospital workers that are on the frontlines helping to care for all of those that have been affected by the virus. I'm proud to join my teammates in … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner giving back to those affected by Covid-19 in Buffalo

'"Whether you agreed with it or not, I thought it was a goofy rule to begin with but it was the rule. And it had been called all year. Everyone knew it wasn't a goal but everyone was on the ice. It was too late. You just live with it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports’ greatest what-ifs: What if ‘No Goal’ was really no goal?