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''Laughing, she added, “Actually, I think it was a jump down — from owner to president. But we said, 'Who else is going to be (better) able to guide the organizations with leadership, vision, what we want to do in the future than ownership itself?' So just completely cutting off a layer of that decision-making process. It just made sense to us that I would take on that role.”'' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula says she stepped in as Bills, Sabres president to bring stability

'“I was very disheartened because, obviously, we had put him in a high position of president of both teams and PSE,” Pegula said. “So when you put that amount of confidence in somebody and you are expecting them to do a job worthy of that title, and that’s not what you're getting back, it’s always disheartening.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula breaks silence on Russ Brandon departure

'As a condition of the February trade that sent Kane from Buffalo to San Jose, the Sharks owe the Sabres their 2019 first-round pick if Kane re-signs with the Sharks. If the pending unrestricted free agent goes elsewhere, the Sharks would send a 2019 second-round selection to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sharks re-sign Evander Kane, would owe Sabres first-round pick

'"Obviously, it's tough to say that we're excited to have him because we haven't drafted him yet, but if we were to get a player named Rasmus Dahlin, I think it would be great for our team, our city," Eichel said by phone Monday. "After the season that we had, it was a tough one, and just trying to build that excitement again for next year. I think that's just another piece to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel on adding Dahlin: ‘It would be great for our team, our city’

'"His love for the team and his love for the organization was awesome," center Jack Eichel said by phone Monday. "He knew all the players. He knew everyone's position, everyone's stats."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Kaleta, Sabres reflect on courage of 10-year-old Sebastian Bradley

'Moulson and his wife, Alicia, sold the home on Brice Landing Court to Dr. Nathaniel P. Billings, an emergency medicine specialist affiliated with Catholic Health System, and Dr. Alyssa Shon, an infectious disease and HIV specialist with Erie County Medical Center. County records show the transaction closed Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson sells Amherst home for $1.1 million

'Buffalo's overall shooting percentage this season was 7.7 percent. Of the 763 seasons put together by NHL teams since 1990, that ranks 745th.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Shot mentality got shot full of holes

'One thing teams no longer have at home is the advantage of quirkiness. Arenas are all mostly the same now, with no smaller rinks like we used to see at The Aud or Boston Garden. No penalty box next to the home bench. No wild boards or glass that teams know every bounce of and leaves visitors confounded. No tiny visiting locker rooms. Not even the much-ballyhooed last change … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What’s happened to home cooking in the playoffs?

'Clinton Arena -- which was one of the locations for the 1977 hockey classic "Slap Shot" -- has served generations of players for nearly 70 years and was completed rebuilt after a 1953 fire. It was listed on the National Historic Register in 2010 and the prize money is expected to be used on features such as the arena's roof, seating and locker rooms. The arena seats about … [Read more...] about Sabres to meet Blue Jackets in Hockeyville exhibition game in Clinton

'Pilut is getting the rookie maximum of $925,000 for his two-year deal, the same salary Antipin earned for his one year with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Five Things to Know about Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut

'Mark Preisler, the executive vice president for media and content for Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE), said Dunleavy remains the heir apparent to Jeanneret once the broadcasting legend retires.' … [Read more...] about Dan Dunleavy, Sabres agree to new deal

'Pilut will head to North America following a stellar season in the Swedish Elite League. He led all defensemen with 38 points in 52 games, recording eight goals and 30 assists for HV71. He was named SHL Defenseman of the Year and also won the Salming Trophy as the best Swedish-born blue-liner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make it official, sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut

'After a 56-point rookie year, Eichel has 121 points in 128 games the last two seasons but also has a minus-38 rating. Wheeler and others in the game at least wonder if Mathew Barzal of the Islanders, Zach Werenski of the Blue Jackets or Mitch Marner of the Leafs might develop into the second-best player from what is clearly a deep class.' … [Read more...] about In a 2015 ‘re-draft’, Eichel is still No. 2 – but it’s closer than you might think

'Rolston, who served this season as a volunteer assistant at Providence College and an assistant on Team USA at the Pyeongchang Olympics, has been named a full-time assistant on Providence's 2018-19 staff.' … [Read more...] about Providence College is latest stop for ex-Sabres coach Rolston

'“I think Russ was a key figure in retaining the Buffalo Bills organization for Western New York,” said Colleen DiPirro, former president and CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, who has known Brandon personally and professionally for years. “And to making them a competitive team from a marketing and ticket sales standpoint, against much larger markets. And he added a level … [Read more...] about Business leaders say Bills, Sabres can fill any void left by Russ Brandon’s exit