'Karmanos won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017 and another championship as the Carolina Hurricanes’ assistant GM and executive vice president of hockey operations in 2006.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to front office, hire Jason Karmanos as associate GM
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Herniated disc in neck will sideline Sabres’ Jack Eichel rest of season
'“Very difficult,” Granato said on a Zoom call Wednesday of Eichel’s season ending. “Knowing him as a person, his commitment, his character and he’s playing through it. It’s not something you want exposed, obviously, because it’s such a competitive environment. That’s information you don’t want the opponents to have, obviously, for his safety.' … [Read more...] about Herniated disc in neck will sideline Sabres’ Jack Eichel rest of season
Sabres, coach Don Granato offer Drake Caggiula fresh opportunity, comfort
'“It’s pretty funny how you come full circle, though, and you end up here now,” Caggiula said on a Zoom call Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, coach Don Granato offer Drake Caggiula fresh opportunity, comfort
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin responds to challenge of playing heavy Bruins
'“I haven’t been in a playoff game, but it didn’t feel like a regular-season game,” said Dahlin, whose goal 11:53 into the third period tied the game at 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin responds to challenge of playing heavy Bruins
Anders Bjork excited for opportunity with Sabres: ‘A fresh start for me’
'Two shoulder surgeries and a brutal concussion stymied the 6-foot, 197-pound winger’s development with the Boston Bruins. This year, he fell out of the lineup, becoming a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork excited for opportunity with Sabres: ‘A fresh start for me’
Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘absolutely … in the mix’ for Sabres’ coaching job
'Beyond wins and losses, Granato, 53, has transformed the Sabres into a competitive team. They no longer possess a feeble offense and a porous defense. They’ve also started responding to adversity and roaring back in games.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘absolutely … in the mix’ for Sabres’ coaching job
Sabres want to re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark: ‘A priority for us’
'“We said all along we want Linus to be a Buffalo Sabre and we really feel good about where his game is at,” Adams said. “We’ve had great conversations. Been ongoing. Continue to talk right now. I’ve spent time with Linus just one-on-one having conversations about philosophically where we’re at and where we’re looking to get to and what he’s looking for. That’s my style."' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark: ‘A priority for us’
Sabres’ Jack Eichel will miss more time, not ruled out for season
'“It’s important that when have the proper information to share one way or another, how we’re moving forward, that will be completely transparent,” Adams said. “I think … as we move forward here in the coming days there’ll be more clarity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel will miss more time, not ruled out for season
Ex-Sabre Taylor Hall grateful for trade, wanted to join Bruins for long time
'“Definitely the no-move really helped me become a Bruin,” Hall said. “It’s been a team, since I knew that I would be traded for the last few weeks, it was a team that I really wanted to join and really wanted to be a part of.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Taylor Hall grateful for trade, wanted to join Bruins for long time
Curtis Lazar shocked by trade to Bruins after rebuilding career with Sabres
'“My first thought was ‘Where am I going?’” Lazar said on a Zoom call. “My wife and I just actually had our first kid a week ago. So a lot of moving parts right there. But (I) couldn’t be happier with Boston, the opportunity. Obviously, they see something in me that they liked to include me in that deal. And I’m ready to prove it and show it.”' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar shocked by trade to Bruins after rebuilding career with Sabres
Sabres rally to stun Flyers; Don Granato making strong case to keep job
'But they’ve started coming back in games and plowing ahead unfazed when they fall behind. They look like a completely different team under Granato, who keeps making a strong case to have his interim tag removed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to stun Flyers; Don Granato making strong case to keep job
Sabres notes: Arttu Ruotsalaien utilizes lethal shot to score first NHL goal
'“It’s awesome. It’s a dream,” a smiling Ruotsalainen said following his second NHL game, the Sabres’ 5-3 come-from-behind victory inside Wells Fargo Center. “I don’t know what to say. It’s awesome.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Arttu Ruotsalaien utilizes lethal shot to score first NHL goal
Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar to Bruins
'Hall’s 37-game run with the Sabres was a complete disaster.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar to Bruins
Dealing Brandon Montour to Panthers likely only Sabres’ first deadline trade
'But Montour rarely looked like the puck-moving defenseman from his Anaheim days. Last season, Montour, a right-handed shot, struggled to adjust to playing on the left side. He also battled injuries over his 112-game tenure in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Dealing Brandon Montour to Panthers likely only Sabres’ first deadline trade
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens happy with own game, ready to return from injury
'“It was definitely frustrating,” said Cozens, who returned to practice today and will likely play in Sunday afternoon’s road game against the Philadelphia Flyers. “As soon as I got hit, I knew something was up. So just coming back, obviously, from my last injury I was frustrated to know I was going to have to miss time again and games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens happy with own game, ready to return from injury