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'Botterill was able to take advantage of Vegas needing to clear cap space — Miller is under contract for three more seasons at an average annual value of $3.87 million — however, the Sabres suddenly have a surplus of right-handed defensemen, which could lead to another trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Colin Miller from Vegas for two draft picks

'But the Sabres look deeper than that. They like upward paths. They saw that Cederqvist was promoted from Vaxjo's junior team to the main Swedish Hockey League. That's a big jump for an 18-year-old.' … [Read more...] about Filip Cederqvist, an unknown among Sabres draftees, takes step up in Swedish League

'“It kind of gives me a chip on the shoulder, just to be back, to be even better,” Pekar said about missing time because of injury. “I’m just looking forward for the next game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matej Pekar sets sights on rookie camp

'“The best possible outcome would be playing at the highest level, but if that doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. And I’m going to keep chipping away.”' … [Read more...] about Brett Murray searches for next spot at Sabres development camp

'"It's a big opportunity come the start of the season," Bryson admitted after his session Thursday in Harborcenter. "Pilut just had surgery but we have so many good young D that I think for this organization we can play big roles in those spots. Come time for the season, I want to push for a spot. I'm going to work hard this summer, get in the gym and go."' … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson: Old hand at Sabres development camp, rookie in business of NHL

'"Eric is an unbelievably quick player; he's super-fast," Niagara coach Jason Lammers said. "He's not a D-man, but at the same time, he's a one-man breakout and he's a one-man entry. He can do the same in the offensive zone, and I mean that as a compliment because he's so fast. You'd be hard-pressed to find a guy who's faster in our league than him. If he's not the fastest guy … [Read more...] about For Niagara’s Eric Cooley, Sabres development camp is ‘home away from home’

'The Sabres will still explore the market, though, and here are some players that could be on Botterill's shopping list when unrestricted free agents can begin signing with teams Monday...'. … [Read more...] about 11 possible free agent targets for the Sabres

'“I enjoy what has happened so far, except for the fact they haven’t made the playoffs in eight years,” added Jeanneret. “I still am the ultimate believer. And I think they are very close to being pretty darn good and not that far away from being awfully good.”' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret to return as play-by-play announcer for his 49th Sabres season

'The pick has proven to be one of the Sabres' finest in three drafts under General Manager Jason Botterill. Laaksonen took a remarkable step this past season, scoring three goals among 24 points in 46 regular-season games for Ilves of Liiga, Finland's top professional league.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Oskari Laaksonen steps into spotlight at Sabres camp

'"I don't know if there's a lot of talk about me and not performing or whatever. ... I try to just focus on what I can do to get better and what I can do to improve my game. It's a process, it's not a race to get there. I want to be a long-term NHL player for the Sabres for a long time and development is a slow process. I'm willing to work and do whatever the coaches need me to … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson dealing with circumstance in wake of Blues’ Stanley Cup run

'"For me, I've only been the head coach for two years," Taylor said. "There's a lot of growing. I know I've got to grow as a coach. I'm learning every day. Just by being here, I'm growing. It's development camp for me as well. ... I felt more comfortable staying where I was in Rochester all the time and they felt that was the best situation for me as well."' … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor ‘more comfortable’ as Amerks’ coach than possible NHL assistant

'"The whole city erupted," Curtis said Tuesday by phone from Whitehorse. "Social media went nuts. People were calling everybody. Everybody felt like it was their own son, own brother, blood relative who was taken. It's absolutely huge for everyone. People have been watching Dylan for a long time. We're so proud of him and his family for the sacrifices they've made to this … [Read more...] about ‘Buffalo got 35,000 new fans’: Whitehorse, Yukon, celebrates Sabres picking Dylan Cozens

'Thompson has played in 106 NHL games the last two years between the Sabres and St. Louis Blues. He had seven goals and five assists in 65 games for the Sabres but then hit his stride in Rochester with six goals and nine points in eight games for the Amerks. He then had two goals in the three-game playoff sweep Rochester endured against the Toronto Marlies.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson among four players with NHL time at Sabres’ camp

'The Sabres have not played outside North America since opening the 2011-12 season in Helsinki and Berlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2019-20 schedule has long break to accommodate Sweden trip

'The sharp-shooting winger who defected from Russia in 1989 and scored a franchise-record 76 goals for the Buffalo Sabres during the 1992-93 season was snubbed again in voting announced Tuesday for the Class of 2019. Mogilny, 50, has been eligible for induction since 2009.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres winger Alexander Mogilny snubbed again by Hockey Hall of Fame