Olean Times Herald

'“When I sat down with my agent and I talked to my dad and people close to me, it started making more and more sense,” an excited Hall said on a conference call Monday, a day after stunning the hockey world by signing a one-year, $8 million contract with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall ‘very interested’ in making Buffalo long-term home

'Clearly, Hall, 28, is betting on his talents. Another dynamic season – he won the Hart Trophy with the New Jersey Devils in 2017-18 – will likely land him a lucrative long-term contract next year.' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall signs one-year, $8 million contract with Sabres

'“The way that Ralph had built a relationship in his time with Taylor previously absolutely played a big role in this,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Finding his fit: Why Taylor Hall picked Sabres over other suitors

'“He’s someone the coaching staff really felt took a step last year as the season went on,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on a conference call earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract

'The 6-foot, 190-pound Eakin gives the Sabres depth down the middle. He could pivot the third or fourth line as a replacement for Johan Larsson, who is close to signing a two-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes, according to Sportsnet.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres sign Cody Eakin to two-year contract

'Larsson enjoyed perhaps his best NHL season in 2019-20. The tenacious Swede entrenched himself between Girgensons and Kyle Okposo early in campaign, helping the trio morph into one of the league’s best checking lines.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Former Sabre Johan Larsson signs two-year contract with Coyotes

'“(I) didn’t think it altered the way I played,” he said. “I certainly didn’t go into games thinking about, ‘What if I get a bad shot in the head?’ or anything like that. That just didn’t seem to be part of my makeup at the time.”' … [Read more...] about Flashback: Meet Joe Daley, the maskless Sabres goalie

'The uncertainty surrounding the season created an odd opening day of free agency Friday. Many teams are operating on internal budgets far below the cap. Instead of the usual flurry of signings after the market opened, activity was limited. Teams mostly awarded one- and two-year contracts to journeymen for short money.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three depth players during odd day of free agency

'Ullmark is still a question mark. Meanwhile, Hutton, 34, is entering the final year of his contract after enduring a bizarre season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could be looking to add goalie through free agency or trade

'The Latvian, 26, has developed into a dogged third- or fourth-line checker capable of chipping in offense. He scored 12 goals in 69 outings – three short of his career high – before the COVID-19 pandemic ended the Sabres’ season early.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres close to re-signing Zemgus Girgensons

'The 5-foot-11, 192-pound Peterka spent last season playing against men for Red Bull Munich in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), scoring seven goals and 11 points in 42 games in Germany’s top pro circuit. He also scored four goals and six points in seven outings for Team Germany at the World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres NHL Draft tracker: J-J Peterka selected 34th after trade

'“I would say it’s a pretty good feeling that they show that trust in you and they really want you,” Peterka said of the Sabres trading up. “So I’m really, really excited, and I’m really happy for this and the opportunity I get from the Buffalo Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Prospect J-J Peterka thrilled Sabres traded up to draft him

'Kahun looked impressive in six games after arriving from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the trade deadline, scoring two goals and four points. The German quickly earned praise from Sabres coach Ralph Krueger, who has spent most of his career in Europe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could re-sign Dominik Kahun after passing on qualifying offer

'“Goal scorers have to have confidence, and he’s got that confidence you don’t want to misconstrue with cockiness,” said Dan Marr, the director of Central Scouting. “When he has the puck, he’s the guy you want to be shooting.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft high-scoring winger Jack Quinn with No. 8 pick

'Just a few years ago, he looked nothing like an NHL prospect. Then Quinn started to commit himself to hockey. He focused on improving his skating, and his career began to change.' … [Read more...] about Top Sabres pick Jack Quinn developed rapidly during 52-goal draft season