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'Gare is now in the awkward position of representing the NHL team he played over seven seasons for while taking part in a lawsuit against the league. He approves of the league's progress on concussion awareness and medical treatment, but thinks the game is too fast, the players bigger and stronger, the money too good to walk away from.' … [Read more...] about Concussions in Nelson: A former NHL player flinches at the past

'If he doesn’t make the Sabres roster right away, he could be assigned to the Rochester Americans, Buffalo’s American Hockey League affiliate. He could also play professionally in Sweden with Rogle BK or return to the Steelheads.' … [Read more...] about Mississauga Steelhead Alex Nylander signs with Buffalo Sabres

'There were some good moments at wing for him last season with Jack Eichel but plenty of nights where the former first-round pick just disappeared. And get this stat: Girgensons didn't score a single goal at home all season, and had just four of his 18 points in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dealing with a muddy case in trying to re-sign Girgensons

'The Winnipeg native, a sixth-round pick by the Jets in 2011, is expected to share time with Linus Ullmark with the Amerks in 2016-17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jason Kasdorf, Dan Catenacci

'And now the Nylanders, who are as known almost as much for their flowing blond locks as much as their ability to make plays. William is more Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic. Alex is DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby, but on his way to a mullet.' … [Read more...] about Nylander brothers add to strong rivalry

'The other reason I think some are so wrapped up in Vesey's decision is that we're still seeking validation that the Sabres are indeed on the right track. Plenty of fans are bullish on the immediate future for the Sabres. Okposo chose them. There are prime talents on the roster. Vesey choosing to start his career in Buffalo would likely help the team on the ice. It would also … [Read more...] about Vesey watch

'During the tank times, many came through the doors of First Niagara Center, and one way or another, walked back out. Let’s track down some of those names and see where they are now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tank: Where are they now

'Catenacci, 23, just completed his third full season with the Sabres organization. Last season, Catenacci made his National Hockey League debut on February 6 against the Boston Bruins. In eleven games this year in Buffalo, Catenacci did not register a point playing primarily a bottom-six winger role. In 196 career games with the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Catenacci, Kasdorf

'"I was just going to come and take it one game at a time, one skate at a time, one workout at a time, and I think I did that," Guhle said. "I think I improved throughout the camp. I'm happy with my camp."' … [Read more...] about Brendan Guhle set to expand role with Sabres

'Kasdorf (6’3”, 172 lbs., 5/18/1992) also made his NHL debut in 2015-16, making 26 saves against Columbus on April 8 in his only appearance. Acquired in a trade from the Winnipeg Jets on Feb. 11, 2015, Kasdorf posted a 38-37-9 record with a .920 save percentage and a 2.39 goals-against average in 88 career games for RPI (NCAA) before turning pro last season.' … [Read more...] about Kasdorf, Catenacci agree to contracts with Sabres

'The Sabres have also hired Adam Nightingale as video coach. The brother of Buffalo video specialist Jason Nightingale, Adam Nightingale led Shattuck St. Mary's bantam team to a national championship earlier this year and was the director of hockey operations and video coordinator for Michigan State for four seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new assistant coach was prep school mentor for Crosby, Okposo

'Fourteen current players, including Crosby, perhaps hockey’s biggest star and a two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Okposo, who signed a seven-year, $42 million contract with the Sabres on July 1, played for Ward. So did Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon, former Sabres Jamie McBain and Drew Stafford and Buffalo native Peter Ratchuk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Tom Ward as assistant coach; Dan Catenacci re-signed

'“I feel bittersweet,” Ward said. “Man, to say I’ve ran the gamut of emotions these last fourteen days would be an understatement. You spend 17, 18 years trying to build something up and make it not even good in Minnesota, not even good in the United States, not even good in North America, but one of the best places in the world for a young student athlete to go and try to … [Read more...] about SSM director of hockey Tom Ward takes job with NHL’s Buffalo Sabres

'A decision on where he will play next year has yet to be made.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nylander to entry-level deal

'Nightingale also comes to the Sabres from the Shattuck St. Mary's Program after spending the past two seasons as the head coach of the Boys Bantam team. Nightingale has had past experience as a video coach with Michigan State University for four years, and was the video coach for the United States at the 2015 IIHF Under-20 World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres round out coaching staff