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Five Penguins observations after a fun preseason opener in Hockey Valley (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins rally but fall to Sabres in overtime in preseason opener (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) How the NHL preseason game at Penn State displayed State College’s love for hockey (Centre Daily Times) Buffalo defeats Pittsburgh in NHL exhibition game at Penn State (Johnstown … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

Jakub Lauko aiming to continue his transition to hockey in North America (Boston Globe) Jakub Lauko continues to impress for Bruins (Boston Herald) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

Jack Hughes scores at Prospects Challenge, but Devils lose to Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Jack Hughes shows smarts in Devils prospects' losing debut (AP) Hughes scores in first prospect game for Devils (NHL.com) Game story: Sabres 6, Devils 4 (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“I was fortunate enough, my parents worked hard. We didn’t come from a ton of money by any means, but they spent a lot of money so I could play hockey. Goalie equipment and things like that aren’t cheap. I look at the doors that opened for me in sports and the things I’ve learned, so it’s a great event where you can come out and help a great charity that helps a lot of kids.”' … [Read more...] about Hutton helps young athletes train like a pro

'“GOLD!?! ON A HOCKEY JERSEY?!? WHO COULD HAVE POSSIBLY THOUGHT OF THAT?!?!?” the team tweeted out in response.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights shade Buffalo Sabres over new gold sweaters

'In the locker room in Buffalo that night, Rasmussen recalls veterans with more than 15 NHL seasons under their belts weeping openly, cognizant that likely their best chance to hoist hockey’s holy grail had just passed.' … [Read more...] about Mr. Hockey award: Rasumssen recounts career good fortune, despite near-misses on the ice

'"Working hard is obviously huge," said Montour. "The amount of kids that are playing hockey, it is a tough career to stick with. The big thing for me is loving the game and enjoying it every day. I think that is huge."' … [Read more...] about Youth take the ice with the pros

'“It happens,” Nelson said Monday afternoon at Minnesota State’s annual Dan Meyer Blue Line Club Golf Classic at the Mankato Golf Club. “It’s frustrating because you’re so eager to get back. You’re always working hard to get back. It’s never fun when you’re injured.”' … [Read more...] about MSU alum Casey Nelson seeks playoffs, long NHL career

'“I want to go in and make sure I leave a good impression,” Gosselin said. “I’m training hard this summer.”' … [Read more...] about Kurt Gosselin’s hockey journey: From Brighton JV to Sabres’ rookie camp

'“They told me they’re happy to have me and everything is positive,” Miller said. “I’m hoping to provide them with playoff experience and do whatever I can to help the team win.”' … [Read more...] about Miller sees positives in Buffalo

Blackhawks send Henri Jokiharju, a former 1st-round pick, to the Sabres for forward Alex Nylander (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks make major prospect swap, sending Jokiharju to Sabres for Alex Nylander (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks swap prospects with Sabres, trade Henri Jokiharju (NBC Sports Chicago) Release: Blackhawks acquire Alexander Nylander (Blackhawks.com) Three … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Chicago Coverage

'By acquiring Colin Miller and Marcus Johansson, the Sabres are bringing in guys who not only have the intangibles and the winning pedigree, but they are also the guys who make up the modern day NHL. They won’t blow you away on the stat sheet, but they’re smart, fast and they drive possession. Boston likely wouldn’t have made the Final this season without adding Johansson and … [Read more...] about Sabres are finally starting to get with the times

'PuckPedia.com, which was among the first websites to report the Johansson signing, also noted that the deal includes a 10-team “no-trade” list, the Sabres therefore eligible to move him to 20 other NHL teams if they find the fit not to their liking.' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson signs two-year deal with Buffalo Sabres

'There was talk Johansson’s postseason performance had priced him out of the Bruins range, with some speculation he might eclipse the $5 million per season mark. Instead, he gets a reasonable deal with one of the Bruins division rivals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign former Bruins winger Marcus Johansson

'The $4.5 million cap hit was a little less than the $5 million annual salary that Johansson, who turns 29 in October, was seeking in unrestricted free agency, and may explain the hold up for Johansson not signing until about a week after the opening of free agency.' … [Read more...] about Bruins miss out on retaining Marcus Johansson, who signs with Buffalo Sabres