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'Five years ago Sunday – April 29, 2013 – Regier and then-President Ted Black walked into the Sabres' news conference room. It started 46 minutes of madness.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Day of suffering lingers five years later

'That will be decided in a drawn-out selection show that will be televised on both sides of the border. The lottery results for teams picked Nos. 4-15 in the draft will be revealed around 7:30 -- but the draft order for teams 1-2-3 will have to wait until close to 10 p.m. during the second intermission of the telecast of Game 2 between Vegas and San Jose. The proceedings will … [Read more...] about Follow the bouncing lottery ball: It will decide Sabres’ fate to land Dahlin

'It was a breakout season for Pilut in his fifth year with the club. He had not registered more than 12 points in any of his previous four years but was a key member last year as HV71 won the league's playoff championship. He had two goals and three assists while playing all 16 postseason games.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres closing in on deal with Swedish defenseman Pilut, while Josefson returns to Sweden

'That's not the offensive production of a No. 8 overall draft pick. His speed was average. His passing was erratic, sometimes hitting players in stride and also missing wide-open defensemen at the point. He collected a rebound during the first period of Game 2, spun away from a defender then fanned on an open shot that went way wide. He continually failed to handle passes up … [Read more...] about Alex Nylander fails to inspire with Sabres watching

'Olofsson, 22, was a seventh-round pick of the Sabres in 2014 whose stock has grown with his performances overseas. He had a league-high 27 goals in 50 games this season and had a career-high 43 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2014 draftee Olofsson to two-year deal

'So without cap issues, what did the Knights do to get good fast? Certainly they finagled the expansion draft with some teams (raise your hands, Florida, Minnesota, St. Louis and Anaheim). But McPhee's team is following the current blueprint of speed, speed and more speed. Heavy hockey is over, as evidenced by the first-round sweeps of Los Angeles and Anaheim. The Kings, in … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What golden lessons can be taken from the success of Vegas?

'And while the goal was a virtuoso move by May in burning Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque and freezing veteran goalie Andy Moog, it has stood the test of time because of the word picture Jeanneret painted that night on WGR Radio. The cries of "May Day! May Day! May Day!" have re-appeared over the airwaves every spring since then, and the league often uses them as a way to … [Read more...] about 25 years later, ‘May Day’ goal remains signature moment in Sabres’ history

'Bogosian, 27, started the charity with his wife, Bianca, as a way to raise money for cancer treatment, research, and patient care. Their "Kancer Jam" last month on the floor of KeyBank Center raised more than $70,000 for cancer research.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian nominated for King Clancy Trophy

'On Thursday, the Bills will take two first-round picks into the NFL Draft, including No. 12, with hopes of finding the next No. 12. They have six picks in the first 100 and nine across seven rounds. On Saturday, the NHL will hold its draft lottery in Toronto. The Sabres have the best chance of nabbing the first pick.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: In 48-hour period this week, Buffalo sports could take dramatic upturn

'Lehner is set to become a restricted free agent, and General Manager Jason Botterill hardly made it sound like a contract was coming.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: If not Robin Lehner, then who?

'Voting was done at the conclusion of the regular season by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, and the winner will be announced June 20 at the NHL Awards Show.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy

'"I'm sending you this letter so that I can personally tell you what we will not be raising Season Ticket prices this year," Pegula wrote. "You've been loyal to us in one of the most difficult times in franchise history and you deserve better."' … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula says Sabres will not raise season-ticket prices

'"There's so many guys around the league that would love to be here," O'Reilly said. "To be part of this and to help put some smiles on some faces and just be a part of this community for a little (while), it's heavy. It weighs heavy to be around and see the faces.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly visits Humboldt to help healing after bus tragedy

'"You lose a few games in the beginning of the year, you start questioning a lot of things that you do," center Jack Eichel said. "Then you're trying to dig yourself out the whole year. We were just never able to get ourselves out of the hole."' … [Read more...] about Sabres realize bad starts lead to losing seasons

'"I feel like I can be more vocal," he said. "I feel like I work hard every day on and off the ice, but I can be a better leader vocally. I have had some great leaders so far on the teams I've been on here and back home, and I want to learn from all those guys and be one of them."' … [Read more...] about Losing takes toll on Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen