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'Getting both Dahlin and Power, who scored four goals and 35 points in 79 games last season, signed to a pair of long-term contracts also comes in the start of what has a chance to be a franchise-shifting season for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Owen Power to 7-year extension

'The 35-year-old Johnson is signing a one-year deal worth $3.25 million. Sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan the deal also includes a $1.25 million signing bonus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster blue line, add Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton

'"Honestly, it's pretty empty," Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said being out of the playoffs again. "I didn't know I was going to feel like this. But, you know, it is what it is. But the boys have fought hard and now we know what we're capable of. We played in a couple months or so, but a little too late."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff hopes dashed as drought hits 12 seasons

'Greenway, who is 6-foot-6, is a defense-first forward with a physical edge who can complement skilled players around him. The 26-year-old had a career-best season in 2021-22, with 10 goals and 27 points in 62 games but has struggled to produce offensively for much of this year (two goals and seven points in 45 games).' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth, size up front, land Jordan Greenway from Wild

'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams also extended top-pairing defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to a seven-year, $30 million pact earlier this year, again showing Buffalo's commitment to building from within.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres lock up young center Dylan Cozens for 7 years

'The sequence began when Guentzel made what the NHL called "light contact" with goaltender Craig Anderson, who had covered the puck. Skinner skated over to Guentzel and jabbed his stick in the Penguins winger's side. The players then exchanged slashes before Skinner delivered a cross-check to Guentzel's shoulder and then another forceful one that targeted Guentzel's face.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner banned 3 for Jake Guentzel cross-check

'Thompson tied the mark at 16:07 of the second period, which put the Sabres up 7-2 on their way to a 9-4 win. It was his 21st goal of the season. He became the second Buffalo player with five goals in a game, joining Dave Andreychuk, who accomplished the feat against the Boston Bruins on Feb. 6, 1986.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson ties team record with 5 goals vs. Columbus

'After each score, Eichel -- on a seven-game point streak of his own -- taunted the assembled crowd with the same gusto it had shown him with never-ending boos from the moment his skates hit the ice 35 seconds into the game.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel channels Buffalo fans’ ‘energy’ in revenge hat trick

'"I think we embrace it. Like, let's embrace this game," Buffalo captain Kyle Okposo said. "It's a big game, and we haven't been in big games in the last 10 years because we haven't been in the playoffs. Let's try and build something to where we can play in these games and have them mean something and rise to the occasion like the few times we did last year. Let's continue … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres are ready for the bright NHL spotlight

'"Your mistakes are magnified. Because if you make mistakes as a defenseman, you're giving up a chance," said Okposo, who is entering his 16th NHL season. "A lot of times in this league, they're going to make you pay for it. As a forward, if you make a mistake, a lot of times they're up the ice where you have other people back and those mistakes can get covered up. Privately, … [Read more...] about The Owen Power era arrives for the Buffalo Sabres

'Olofsson, 26, was a restricted free agent. He's entering his fifth NHL season, all with the Sabres. Olofsson will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of his term.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract

'"We are grateful for the medical professionals providing her care and to everyone for their prayers and well wishes," the Pegula family continued in a statement Tuesday. "We ask that you please continue to respect our need for privacy during this time."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula ‘progressing well’ from health issue, family says

'The Pegula family issued a statement Tuesday saying, "Kim is receiving medical care as a result of some unexpected health issues. We are very grateful for the progress she has made over the past few days. She has an exceptional team of medical experts at her side. We ask that you keep Kim and our family in your prayers and ask that you respect our need for privacy."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula undergoing medical treatment for undisclosed health issues

'The weather is expected to be much like it was on Saturday -- temperatures around 10 degrees, wind gusts approaching 30 mph, and a chance of snow. Only Toronto's practice, which happened about 90 minutes after the Sabres' on Saturday, had an appearance of snow, but Buffalo is prepared for the possibility come Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs prepared for extreme wind, cold ahead of Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ontario

'It wasn't just boos that rained down on Eichel, either. As he patrolled the ice during Thursday's warm-ups, Eichel was greeted by a smattering of signs along the boards at Keybank Center that ranged from upbeat, "Welcome back, Jack!" to malcontented, "Thanks for nothing, Eichel."' … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel takes jab at booing fans in return to Buffalo