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'"I think he's going to have a similar next season as to what Connor McDavid had this past season -- just an absolute explosion," Rupp said in the episode on centers that NHL Network first aired Sunday night and will have regular repeat runs the next few weeks. ... "We know he's moving in the right direction. He's going to be toward the top of the list next year."' … [Read more...] about Eichel No. 14 on NHL Network’s list of top centers but poised for ‘absolute explosion’

'Eichel is undoubtedly going to become the highest-paid player in Sabres history by a large margin. It stands to reason his camp might be looking for a deal in the eight-year, $80-million range but the Sabres are believed to be balking at a $10 million per year cap hit for the 20-year-old and might be more interested in a figure in the $9 million range.' … [Read more...] about Eichel: ‘I want to be in Buffalo when we start winning’

'Girgensons, 23, is coming off the least productive of his four NHL seasons last year as he posted a career-low 16 points in 75 games. Girgensons had back-to-back seven-goal seasons under coach Dan Bylsma and did not flourish under the former coach's system.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons signs two-year, $3.2 million deal with Sabres

'Single-game tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 16. Tickets for home preseason games, priced at $22-$45, go on sale Aug. 30.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold line on individual ticket starting prices, revamp Mini-Packs

'Like Vesey, Butcher becomes an unrestricted free agent at midnight on Aug. 16. The Post says Butcher is expected to meet with the Sabres, New Jersey Devils and the expansion Vegas Golden Knights before making a decision.' … [Read more...] about Sabres among teams in the running for Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher

'Ryan O'Reilly showed off his musical talents in a recent video with Max Kerman, vocalist and guitarist for the Arkells. The Canadian rock band is coming to Artpark on Aug. 19 and jokingly tweeted the video as O'Reilly's audition tape for the gig.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly shows off his pipes with the Arkells

'"I don't think so," Monten said in USA Hockey Arena. "Of course if Buffalo wants him to play, we're going to keep our door open. He for sure has a spot on our team but I think he's going to make Buffalo this year. That's why I didn't bring him. We haven't talked in the summer.' … [Read more...] about Alexander Nylander unlikely to suit up for Sweden at WJC

'"This week has been great. I think it's a very good start to the season to be here and represent the national team," Davidsson said. "It's a big honor for me. Well I think I've done pretty good. The first game was not the greatest but the more I played, the better it got. I will just keep working my game back in Sweden."' … [Read more...] about Davidsson ready to step up for Team Sweden

'Casey Mittelstadt, the Sabres first-round choice this past June, was a healthy scratch for the U.S. Cliff Pu, a third-round pick in 2016, sat out for Canada while Marcus Davidsson, picked in the second round in June, was scratched for Sweden. Meanwhile goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen played the backup role for Finland.' … [Read more...] about A day off for Sabres prospects as World Junior Summer Showcase continues

'"He's been outstanding in camp," U.S. coach Bob Motzko said on Thursday as the American team had the day off. "He's a year older, a year wiser. He really stepped forward as a go-to guy. Ben Smith on our staff likes to say, 'Raise your hand. Tell us you're here.' And every day he's raised his hand and is standing tall.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt bringing offense to Team USA

'"I'm feeling pretty good," Luukkonen said. "The team is playing well. Maybe to my own game, I should play a little bit better but of course it's only the summer. There's time to improve."' … [Read more...] about It’s been a summer spent across North America for Luukkonen

'Sabres owner Terry Pegula touched on the Eichel topic briefly at Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher College Wednesday, telling the assembled reporters "I don't want to discuss any negotiations with Jack publicly. But, I can tell you this: We want Jack and Jack wants to be in Buffalo. That's all I can say about that."' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres, Eichel working on eight-year deal

'Beaulieu's deal carries the fifth-largest cap hit of Sabres defenseman, according to figures from Cap Friendly, trailing Rasmus Ristolainen ($5.4 million), Zach Bogosian ($5.1 million), Marco Scandella ($4 million) and Josh Gorges ($3.9 million). Beaulieu's previous contract had an AAV of $1.275 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Beaulieu avoid arbitration with two-year deal

'The Sabres make one appearance as part of NBCSN's "Wednesday Night Rivalry" coverage when they travel to Columbus to play the Blue Jackets on Oct. 25.' … [Read more...] about Seven Sabres games headed to NBC networks for 2017-18 season

'Four of the largest single-family real estate deals in the last 30 days were generated by Bills and Sabres executives, as the city's two major sports teams continue to drive some of the region's biggest home sales.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres shakeups drive high-end home sales in Orchard Park, Buffalo