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'"You have to promise me another snow-globe day, but that was a spectacular day that is emblazoned in my memory and, I'm sure, all of yours," said Bettman of the original Winter Classic. "It was incredible. And, as I said, this is a great sports town. It's a great hockey market. Yes, when there's a new stadium, we'll be more than happy to bring back an outdoor game."' … [Read more...] about Gary Bettman says NHL ‘more than happy’ to bring Winter Classic back to Buffalo

'"Back then, you didn't pay attention and you were thinking the player wasn't coming for four or five years so you're kind of like, 'Whatever,' " Biron recalled. "The first time I really paid attention a little bit more and thought, 'This guy is pretty good' was the lockout year. He had played a couple games for the Sabres, but now you're thinking, 'That's awesome. Good for the … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: From prospect to retired number legend, Ryan Miller’s Sabres career comes full circle

'The gates to the arena will open at 4:30, far earlier than normal, to facilitate entry of a sellout crowd and the giveaway of a replica banner upon entry. Fans are being asked to be in their seats by 5:50 in advance of the ceremony.' … [Read more...] about What you need to know about Ryan Miller Night festivities

'Ryan Miller was with the Sabres for parts of 12 seasons, so here are 12 key moments in his Sabres' career...'. … [Read more...] about Miller Times: Moments of note in the career of Ryan Miller

'Hinostroza doesn't have a goal this season and has eight assists in 19 games, while averaging just more than 12 minutes per game of ice time. But he has been a healthy scratch for most of the last two months, playing just four games since Dec. 1. He had 13 goals last season but was mostly unable to crack the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Unable to get a deal, Sabres put forward Vinnie Hinostroza on waivers

'“Yeah, that’s not right on Dahls’ part, period,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “Simple. I think we all know that. … You don’t put yourself or your team in that position. He knows it. He’ll learn from it. Not a good play.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Rasmus Dahlin unhappy about his penalty, performance in OT loss

'The Sabres don’t want to waive another player to continue to carry goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Eric Comrie and Craig Anderson on the roster. The Florida Panthers claimed defenseman Casey Fitzgerald last week. Trading Hinostroza would clear the log jam at forward and help Adams add another draft pick. Adams also wants to do right by Hinostroza, who was eager to return to … [Read more...] about Why the Sabres are willing to trade veteran winger Vinnie Hinostroza

'For months the Sabres have gone without the presence of Kim Pegula as team president since she suffered a serious illness and was hospitalized in October due to “unexpected health issues.” However, a spokesperson for the Sabres said Tuesday that the hire of Roth has “nothing to do” with Kim Pegula's health or her absence from PSE affairs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name COO to handle business operations

'"He's in a rhythm. The work to rest ratio he had, the day yesterday to reenergize," Granato said. "So we're looking at lots of things that we can look at: Can we put this guy back in? Over the last little bit, he's shown us, 'OK, if (all) three guys are ready, the edge is to him right now. He's in a groove. He's been winning games. And so today's decision is based on … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fall to Florida after Luukkonen gets endorsement as the top dog in goal

'The caption accompanying the photo read, "Come in tomorrow while we celebrate MLK day and hopefully a Sabres win! Other restaurants in the area may not be open but we are, at 11am...see you there!"' … [Read more...] about Buffalo restaurant Draft Room takes down Instagram post of MLK in Sabres jersey

'The Sabres had 68.42% of the shot attempts in 5-on-5 situations when Quinn, Peterka and Cozens were on the ice, according to Natural Stat Trick. The performance showed that Quinn and Peterka made the most of their time off.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka look ‘fresh,’ effective after sitting twice for Sabres

'The Sabres' struggles at home really came to the fore with three losses in four days that started Monday. But the NHL's youngest team has also shown quite a propensity for getting the job done in some of the league's most hostile, harried and hip environments.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres take the road again by pulling away from Predators

'"The main thing is making sure you get off the ice feeling good," Anderson said. "Both (Luukkonen and Comrie), they like to get on the ice early. So there's lots of reps that way and those guys are two of the hardest working guys on the team. So I don't think work is going to be the issue for anybody."' … [Read more...] about With Sabres’ three-goalie system, Craig Anderson says there’s still plenty of chances to get in your work

'In Jost, the Sabres found a skilled forward who has helped stabilize coach Don Granato’s bottom-six. Jost has four goals and nine points while averaging 13:35 of ice time. He’s a key cog in the club’s penalty kill and earned the trust of the coaching staff to be on the ice to protect a lead late in games.' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost relishing opportunity to ‘play free’ in key role for Sabres

'"We did have enough opportunity right down to that last one when they had their game-winning goal," said Granato. "We had two opportunities, actually. So, it looked like we had a perfect chance to go up 3-2. And in 10 seconds, you know how that happens sometimes and it happened tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres shut down by Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck in final minutes of loss