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'Evander Kane held the number when Eichel was drafted in 2015. Once the Sabres traded him to San Jose, the number became available.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel changes jersey number to #9

'“St. Louis, they rely more on their veteran guys, so I kinda was pigeonholed in a sense, didn’t really get to play a lot, or play the game I like to play,” Thompson said. “So I’m excited to come to a new team, new organization, with some young players that just can go out there, have fun, make mistakes, learn and grow and develop, and help the team win.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson eager for expanded role in Buffalo

Former Sabre Ryan O’Reilly finds spark after trade to Blues (Olean Times Herald) Among other things, O'Reilly should help Blues' power play (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Thompson eager for expanded role in Buffalo (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) O’Reilly feels ‘spark’ after Blues acquire him from Sabres (AP) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'The Sabres can only improve from what they did last season in the standings. The process to improving continues throughout the summer, but after the first day, it’s fair to wonder what else is in store.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to do more after first day of free agency

Blues cap wild Sunday by trading for Ryan O'Reilly (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues get O'Reilly to cap whirlwind day of moves (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Gordo: Instead of pining for Tavares, Blues take solid steps (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues acquire O'Reilly from Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'In terms of established Blues as possible trade pieces with Buffalo, defenseman Colton Parayko’s name has come up — there were rumors involving him and Edmonton entering the draft weekend.' … [Read more...] about Is deal for O’Reilly looming for the Blues?

'Given his lack of size, Sheary never showed much value in a bottom-six role. But used in the top-six, Sheary did prove at times to be a capable scorer.' … [Read more...] about Penguins create cap space by trading Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick to Sabres

'The 26-year-old winger slumped badly in the playoffs last season, but he scored 41 goals over the last two years, and 37 came at even strength. A team with skilled centers — Buffalo has Jack Eichel, Ryan O'Reilly and Casey Mittelstadt — would love to have him on a wing.' … [Read more...] about Penguins trade Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick to Sabres as offseason tweaks begin

'The pick the Penguins acquired from the Sabres can become a third-round pick under certain conditions.' … [Read more...] about Pens Acquire Draft Pick from Sabres for Sheary and Hunwick

'"It has been a long wait, you have not been able to plan anything and now I can finally plan my future. I love to call Buffalo my new hometown."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabers chose Rasmus Dahlin in NHL draft

'"Buffalo" is not just a city - it's also the English word for both bisonoxe and scare. Hence the following sentence, in English, is grammatically correct: "Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo." In Swedish: " Buffalo Buffalo [as] Buffalo Buffets Scare, Scare Buffalo Buffalo." … [Read more...] about Here’s your Buffalo, Rasmus Dahlin

'Sportsnet greeted him with a video clip from Mats Sundin, the only other Swede to go first overall, in 1989. “Welcome to the NHL,” Sundin said in two languages. “We are No. 1”.' … [Read more...] about Swede surprise for Dahlin

'While making the playoffs in 2019 would certainly be a great achievement, the Sabres — like the Buffalo Bills — are looking for more than just flash in the pan success. Building a strong organizational foundation needs to be the focus not only this offseason, but in the seasons to come.' … [Read more...] about ‘Hope’ the operative word for Sabres on draft night

'Overcoming disappointment was one of McCabe’s main messages to the high school athletes honored at the Prep Sports Awards on Thursday. “You’re going to have disappointments,” he said. “Don’t lose sight of your ultimate goal. Don’t doubt yourself.”' … [Read more...] about Prep Sports Awards: Buffalo Sabre Jake McCabe tells local athletes to never lose sight of ultimate goals

'While Eichel will continue to be loved by the fan base, his presence alone has not translated into success for the team on the ice. If the win totals increase with the addition of Dahlin into the lineup, it is likely to assume that he will take up the mantle of being the face of the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Commentary: Eichel’s days as face of Sabres are numbered