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'Each of the four rounds will be a traditional best-of-seven format. The NHL staged a qualifying round in August and shortened the first round to a best-of-five because the league canceled the final three weeks of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about NHL, NHLPA set changes for 2020-21 season; Sabres can begin camp Dec. 31

'“The main reason for it is I think people assume you play 13 years in the National Hockey League … and life’s perfect from the beginning all the way through and you’re rich and you’re a millionaire, which is so far from the truth,” he said. “But I wanted people to know we’re normal people, we’re just like everybody else, and we have challenges and hurdles to get over in our … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Rick Vaive describes battle with alcohol in new book

'Johnson, 19, has compiled zero goals and four assists in six games this season as a sophomore at Minnesota. The Sabres drafted Johnson 31st overall in 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson named to Team USA’s World Junior squad

'Players and staff will live in a “bubble” during the tournament. Fans cannot attend the games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn earn spots on Team Canada

'Only three NHL teams – the Arizona Coyotes, Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets – are worth less the than Sabres, who lost $10.9 million in 2020, according to Forbes.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ value fell 4%, team endured huge losses in 2020

'It’s unclear where any Sabres prospects ticketed for Cincinnati would go if the upcoming season can be played.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Cincinnati Cyclones, Sabres’ ECHL affiliate, to sit out season

'During that chat with the media, Irwin was sporting a No. 12 “Caver” that Cave’s wife, Emily, sent him. He said he wears it almost every day. Irwin’s wife, Chantel, also grew close to Cave and his future wife.' … [Read more...] about Friendship with Colby Cave helped Sabres’ Matt Irwin handle demotion

'“Afterwards, as hard as the first round was for him, he was equally ecstatic with how it played out the next day,” McIlvane said. He added: “He’s still carrying the excitement with him. We’re proud of him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect J-J Peterka developing rapidly in Austria

'“The fifth round came around and Buffalo’s pick showed up,” said Costantini, a center the Sabres drafted 131st overall. “I saw my name pop up on the screen, I was like, ‘This is crazy, right?’ It was an unreal feeling, and I got to share that moment with those guys, and that is something I will remember for the rest of my life.”' … [Read more...] about Datsyuk-style game earning Sabres prospect Matteo Costantini notice

'Quinn ranked second in the OHL in goals last season and eighth in points. His 34 even-strength goals tied for the league lead. He was just the fourth OHL player in the last 10 years to crack the 50-goal mark in his draft season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jack Quinn to three-year, entry-level contract

'The new white jersey features “the goat head,” a popular logo the Sabres used on their main jerseys from 1996 through 2006, on the shoulders. The crest has two crossed swords in front of a hockey puck and “Buffalo” written at the bottom.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reverse Retro brings ‘goat head’ to royal blue and gold jersey

'The Sabres tweeted three photos of the sweater today – they also revealed the front and back of the neck – as a teaser before Monday’s full unveiling.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new white Reverse Retro jersey features ‘goat head’ on shoulders

'When Tokarski tends goal for the Rochester Americans, he will have played for 10 AHL teams. Three of them are no longer in the league.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Dustin Tokarski thrilled to join Sabres: ‘I got that fire in me’

'The 6-foot, 198-pound Tokarski, 31, also gives the Sabres an option if goalies Carter Hutton or Linus Ullmark struggle or get injured. Tokarski has compiled a 10-12-5 record with a 2.84 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage in 34 career NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add goalie depth, sign Dustin Tokarski to two-year contract

'“It’s important to use those experiences, whether they’re positive or negative ones,” Reinhart said. “As you get older and you play more years, you try to use those to your advantage. With that being said, there are a lot of new faces in the locker room and we know firsthand every year is different.”' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart excited about Sabres’ moves, fine with one-year contract