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Ryan’s OT goal gives Canes 3-2 win in first preseason game (Raleigh News and Observer) Recap: Ryan Scores Twice in Canes' Preseason Win (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage

'“When I reflect on it, I just feel so honored and fortunate,” Botterill said. “From Day 1 when I came into the [Penguins] organization, I was a part of meetings that encompassed what hockey operations should be trying to do.' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill reflects on decision to trade Pittsburgh for Buffalo

'“Decided to take some lunch to the very appreciative people of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside,” the 26-year-old tweeted, along with a video montage of his tour through the neighbourhood, delivering an armful of Little Caesars pizzas.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane delivers pizzas to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

'“I'm not even thinking about that,” he said. “I just want to go into camp (and) prove to them I belong in the NHL. ... I'm not going to try and put any pressure on myself. I'm just going to go out, have fun and play the game the way I know I can, and I think everything will fall into place if I do that.”' … [Read more...] about Griffith wants to shoot more with Sabres

'"Butcher, 22, participated in the University of Denver's pro camp Thursday," The Post reported. "Through a DU spokesman, he said he will not skate in Friday's final session -- presumably to make another visit to an NHL franchise. The defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins are believed to be among his suitors, along with the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and … [Read more...] about NHL free agent Will Butcher will choose from ‘as many as 10 teams’ Sunday

'Of the NHL's worst teams last season -- and the Sabres qualify, considering they finished in the Atlantic cellar for the third time in four years -- Buffalo has maybe the most promising "it" factor. Combine Eichel's potential as a top-tier center with more production from Kane and a couple of fresh faces for depth on a better stocked defense, and add Housley's blue-line … [Read more...] about 2017-18 team-by-team NHL season outlook: Previewing the Buffalo Sabres

'"I've made it clear that I want to be a Sabre. I want to be in Buffalo when we start winning. I want to reward the city. It's been two great years. I don't want to go anywhere else," he said.' … [Read more...] about For Jack Eichel, the money is secondary

'Girgensons wrote in a social media post: "Very excited to be back in Buffalo for two more years! Looking forward to the upcoming season"' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to two-year deal with C Girgensons

'“Ryan Miller while he was here did an excellent job of helping out and getting involved with things.” He went on to say, “Zach Bogosian is really involved in a lot of different things. … Slowly, Jack (Eichel) is getting involved now that he’s getting comfortable, and Sam Reinhart. The kids are going to be here for long periods of time and that’s the most important thing: them … [Read more...] about The Rayzor’s edge

'Beaulieu collected 60 points (seven goals, 53 assists) in 225 career contests since being selected by Montreal with the 17th overall pick of the 2011 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Beaulieu to 2-year deal

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'“Due to an overwhelming demand during the men’s hockey season ticket holder right-of-first-refusal period and the Nittany Lion Club pre-sale, the NHL preseason game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres, presented by the Centre County Visitors Bureau, will not be available during the public ticket sale on Tuesday, Aug. 1,” the press release said.' … [Read more...] about Non-student tickets to Penguins’ exhibition game at Penn State sold out

'Another factor is that Lehner hasn't proven he can consistently be a 50-game starter. He started 58 times in 2016-17 (which is probably the maximum games a NHL team should be throwing their starting goalie out there), but had previous appeared in 21 games (his first season in Buffalo), 25 games and 36 games (the latter two as a backup goalie in Ottawa).' … [Read more...] about Assessing what the Sabres are getting with goaltender Lehner and his new contract

'Lehner's .921 save percentage over the last two seasons in 80 games with Buffalo is the sixth best for goalies with at least 50 games played during that timeframe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink G Lehner to one-year, $4 million deal

'“I still couldn’t sleep, and the weight loss continued at an alarming rate,” Okposo wrote. “At one point, I weighed less than 200 pounds. I haven’t weighed that little since I was 17.”' … [Read more...] about St. Paul native Kyle Okposo opens up about ‘scary’ season-ending illness