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'“What’s critically important to make sure is clear that we’re in control of this process,” Adams said Thursday on the KeyBank Center floor. “We have a player under contract. We don’t feel any pressure. If there is a deal out there that we feel is the right thing for the Buffalo Sabres, is going to help us improve, whether it’s improve right away or improve down the road – … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams sends strong message to Jack Eichel’s camp

'In addition, Justin White has been named video coordinator. Assistant coach Mike Bales, who’s charge of the goalies, and video coach Myles Fee will remain with the Sabres this season, according to the team. Both were hired by ex-coach Ralph Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres change up coaching staff, retain Matt Ellis, add two new faces

'Top prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen needs more seasoning in the minors. The Sabres don’t want to rush the Finn. Veteran Dustin Tokarski proved he can be a capable fill-in while playing 13 games last season. Still, he just made his first NHL appearances in more than five years.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark says goodbye to Buffalo: ‘Sabres fans, I love you guys’

'Hinostroza, 27, knows Sabres coach Don Granato from their days together with the Chicago Blackhawks. The American offers the Sabres depth and versatility to play up and down the lineup.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres sign Vinnie Hinostroza to one-year contract

'He gives the Sabres a right-shot defenseman they sorely needed. They lost two righties – Will Borgen and Rasmus Ristolainen – in a three-day span last week.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres bring back Mark Pysyk on one-year contract

'The Devils gave Butcher, 26, to the Sabres because they just signed defenseman Dougie Hamilton to an eight-year, $72 million contract, according to reports, and needed to clear salary cap space.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Will Butcher, bring back Sean Malone, Brandon Davidson

'McCabe makes his offseason home in suburban Chicago.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres lose Jake McCabe to Blackhawks

'The 5-foot-10, 176-pound Caggiula gives the Sabres much-needed depth and versatility. He’s a natural center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Drake Caggiula to one-year contract

'They don’t have a replacement for him.' … [Read more...] about Losing top goalie Linus Ullmark in free agency would huge blow to Sabres

'DiPietro, 25, missed all of last season battling an undisclosed injury with the Rochester Americans. Meanwhile, Lekkas, 25, spent most of the year in the minors before signing an NHL contract and serving as a backup with the Sabres late in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to five players

'“It was sort of like an underground path where not many people were watching, but I was doing my fair share of work and I made sure when I got my opportunity I would take advantage of it, I’d be ready for it,” he said. “That’s what ended up happening.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have unique goalie prospect in Team Canada star Devon Levi

'“We had a very strong comfort level with a lot of the Russian players on our list,” Forton said. “They’ve all played a great amount of hockey the last two seasons – regular season, playoffs. A lot of international competition over there.”' … [Read more...] about Why did Sabres suddenly focus on Russians during NHL Draft?

'They don’t have another netminder in the pipeline ready to assume the starting job.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark, Jake McCabe could leave Sabres in free agency

'So for a center fresh off scoring a team-high 25 goals and 40 points in 54 games, the Sabres did not receive a roster player.' … [Read more...] about Moving on: Sam Reinhart, Sabres knew it was time for trade

'“I would have no problem at all if Jack Eichel is on our team when we start training camp,” Adams said Saturday inside KeyBank Center after the NHL Draft ended. “I have said this before and I’ll say it again: If we are in a position that we believe will help our franchise, not just short term but for the long term in building this out, building around a core and the foundation … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams would have ‘no problem’ if Jack Eichel starts season on Sabres