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'Access to the Sabres-Blue Jackets game is sure to be exclusive. The nearly 70-year-old historic village of Clinton rink holds a standing room only crowd of about 2,000 people. How tickets will be dispersed is unknown as of press time.' … [Read more...] about It’s official: Clinton Arena will host NHL game

'In 1994, the Stars selected a hulking winger from the University of Michigan with the 20th pick in the NHL draft. On Friday, Jason Botterill returns to start the Rasmus Dahlin draft at American Airlines Center.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Star and current Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill expected to take Swedish defender with first overall pick

'That rink won Kraft's annual contest that puts a NHL exhibition game into a smaller community rink. But the issue became a little foggy because when the NHL announced the teams that would participate last month, it did not reveal the site. That raised speculation that the game might be played in a nearby arena more equipped to meet the NHL's standards, such as Adirondack Bank … [Read more...] about Clinton Arena will host NHL preseason game, according to Buffalo Sabres

'Clinton Arena claimed the grand prize in Kraft’s annual contest in April which places a NHL exhibition game into a smaller community rink. Details around the game were unclear when the game was announced last month during the NHL playoffs and a site was not revealed. Orisino said at that time that that it was his understanding the league was trying to decide between the rink … [Read more...] about Decision expected soon for site of Hockeyville game

'“Everything looks so easy when he is out there,” Dahlin said of Backstrom. “So calm with the puck, and he makes some sick passes and is, like, a very sick player.”' … [Read more...] about Top NHL prospect Rasmus Dahlin remains focused ahead of draft

'Mowers, who had 18 goals and 44 assists in the NHL, did some intermission broadcasts during Bruins games on New England Sports Network for a little while, and then was named pro scout of the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens. Mowers is now nearing the end of his first year as a pro scout for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Hockey star Mowers never dreamed of it

'He noted his interview with Buffalo didn’t differ a whole lot from the other teams that opted to meet with Dahlin, even though they know he isn’t going to be available. Coach Phil Housley wasn’t in the interview the Sabres did with him.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin says he’s ready to play in NHL

'Although it's a foregone conclusion the Sabres will make him the first Swedish player to be taken with the top pick in the NHL draft since the Quebec Nordiques drafted Mats Sundin in 1989, Dahlin said he is not taking anything for granted and is soaking in the atmosphere of it all.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin may soon call Buffalo home as NHL’s top pick

'Some hailed the tanking method, which led to the drafting of Jack Eichel, as a good idea. Three seasons later, however, victories — and the playoffs — are still elusive.' … [Read more...] about Hockey: Going into the tank

'But the NHL allows its teams great leeway in the lineups they ice in preseason games. According to Julien BriseBois, assistant general manager of Tampa Bay, the league mandates that just eight of the 20 players who dress must be considered "regular'' NHL players.' … [Read more...] about The NHL is coming to CNY; What are rules for preseason game rosters?

'On April 14, Clinton Arena won the “Hockeyville USA” grand prize of $150,000 toward renovations and the chance to host an NHL preseason game. The Village of Clinton rink — which is celebrating 100 years of hockey and approaching 70 years old — beat out rinks in Brandon, South Dakota, Middlebury, Vermont and Shreveport, Louisiana by a vote count through Twitter and … [Read more...] about Buffalo, Columbus to play NHL preseason game in Mohawk Valley

'According to the Buffalo News, Brandon is resigning after an investigation into Brandon's workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct. Brandon was alleged to have inappropriate relationships with female employees, according to the Buffalo News. Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula accepted Brandon's resignation on Tuesday and announced that Kim Pegula … [Read more...] about Syracuse native Russ Brandon resigns from Buffalo Bills, Sabres

'Pegula Sports Entertainment, the parent company for the Bills and Sabres, released a statement from Terry and Kim Pegula, who accepted Brandon's resignation.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres president Brandon resigns

'This year’s draft takes place on June 22 and 23 in Dallas, nemesis of many Buffalo Super Bowl and Stanley Cup final debacles. Maybe this time around, however, a winning attitude will develop for one of our struggling teams will get a start in the Lone Star State.' … [Read more...] about Big victory for the Sabres

'“Hopefully people in Buffalo have been excited the past few days. You look at what (Buffalo Bills general manager) Brandon Beane and his group has accomplished by getting a quarterback (Josh Allen) and having a successful draft. Now, with us winning this lottery and bringing in a really good player in June, hopefully, fans in football and hockey are very excited right now.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hope winning lottery is just the start