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'Right now, Power, who could be selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres on July 23, said he’s “leaning toward” returning to Ann Arbor before turning pro after his sophomore season. Can you blame him?' … [Read more...] about Owen Power to meet with Sabres this week, might return to Michigan

'Ventura earned a bachelor’s degree in computational finance and statistics, a master’s in statistics and doctorate in statistics from Carnegie Mellon University. He also served as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Sam Ventura VP of hockey strategy and research

'“That was on the core of everything that I wanted to try and bring to our team, to find a way to try and get our players to experience something like that, to play for something greater than just themselves,” he said. “I believe we were able to do that with some great, great leadership, with some great passion, with lots of potential.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Don Granato wants to keep instilling pride in Sabres

'“This is the position I wanted to be in, I had hoped to be in,” Granato said on a Zoom call Thursday. “Nothing else interested me in the interim. I wanted to make that clear. I didn’t even think of pursuing or potentially pursuing anything else. I didn’t feel that was right. This is something that excites me, to be here.”' … [Read more...] about Confident Don Granato embraces challenge of coaching Sabres

'“Having just accepted the position (Tuesday) and going through the interview process with Kevyn, that’s something we will be discussing in the next week or coming weeks, how our staff may fill out,” Granato said on Zoom call Thursday. “The guys that were here, I have a tremendous amount of respect for and they were incredibly effective and efficient to work for, so they were … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato to discuss filling out staff

'After losing their first six games under Granato, 53, the Sabres looked like a radically different team, showcasing a tighter, more aggressive and exciting brand of hockey.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato paid dues, defied odds to become Sabres’ new coach

'“Rene, he was very comfortable with the line, he … was exceptionally good defensively and he covered for the other two guys to really let it all out offensively, and they would,” Robitaille said. “Rene could always pick them up defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Rene Robert seized opportunity with Sabres, became legend: ‘Could do it all’

'“If you’re talking about ability to keep people on the edge of their seats, I don’t think there was ever a line put together as good,” Robert said in the book “Celebrate The Tradition,” which was published to mark the Sabres’ 20th anniversary season in 1989-90. “We complemented each other so well on the ice that everything we did was natural. It was an exciting line.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rene Robert, member of famed ‘French Connection,’ dies at 72

'The Sabres think so highly of Peterka, 19, they traded two picks Oct. 7 to move up four spots and draft him in the second round, 34th overall. At that time, he was beginning his whirlwind season with EC Red Bull Salzburg, an Austrian League team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect J-J Peterka possesses maturity, talent to be special player

'While Robert spends much of the year in Punta Gorda, Fla., he keeps a home in Williamsville and returns in the summer.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres legend Rene Robert hospitalized after suffering heart attack

'The Buffalo Sabres, of course, own the first overall pick. The league’s worst team sorely needs help up front. But even if the Sabres draft Michigan defenseman Owen Power, Central Scouting’s No. 1 prospect, Johnson could be an option for them later.' … [Read more...] about Michigan star Kent Johnson intriguing option for Sabres early at NHL Draft

'Peterka, 19, is expected to attend Buffalo’s training camp next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect J-J Peterka to entry-level contract

'Every team but Vegas, which is exempt, will lose one player to the Kraken. Teams must protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie or eight skaters and one goalie. Players with a no-movement clause must be protected unless they waive it. First- and second-year pros don’t qualify for the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must make difficult decisions before NHL Expansion Draft

'“To have this fall our way, to be in this position, it’s whew, it makes some of the things we went through this year … I feel little bit better about it,” Adams said. “But no, it’s a huge opportunity for our franchise to improve. I feel like this is a really, really big step, something we need and (are) excited about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope special player drafted first overall will change course of franchise

'“I don’t really have an update, but it’s going to be coming here in terms of information I get in the coming days,” Adams said on a Zoom call after the Sabres won the NHL Draft Lottery. “I think it is important just to mention our doctors, their expertise, they still aren’t comfortable with any type of surgery that’s never been done on a hockey player before.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams ready to learn more about Jack Eichel’s recovery