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'Because Buffalo is located on the border, the Sabres are the only non-Canadian team in the NHL that plays “O Canada” before every home game (even against other American teams). That means Sabres fans are pretty familiar with the lyrics, so they immediately recognized when the singer at Tuesday’s game went off script.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Singer Freestyles Canadian Anthem After Forgetting Lyrics

'The Sabres have burned through six coaches and three general managers and spent tens of millions of dollars in dead money – buyouts and firings – trying to field a winner. Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine, a Sabres icon, lasted less than four months as president of hockey operations in 2013-14 before resigning. Nothing has worked.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula: A Success Story

'Buffalos general manager Jason Botterill has been adamant all season that signing Skinner to an extension was a priority for the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Jeff Skinner to Eight-Year Extension

'Last season, Housley led the Sabres to a 33–39–10 record. The campaign marked the eighth straight year that Buffalo did not reach the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fire Head Coach Phil Housley

'Every NHL player has a routine. Pretty much impossible to survive an 82-game season without one. Even so, Eichel is especially structured. Over a recent lunch, I asked Eichel to list his game day schedule. He rattled it off without hesitation.' … [Read more...] about Get to Know Jack Eichel, the Star Behind the Sabres’ Rise

'"Everyone's going out of their way to stop you and tell you how proud they are," he says. "Even when things were bad, I really credit this city for being patient. I'm from Boston. It's not that way there at all." Indeed, Eichel was born into a generation practically baptized with champagne. The Curse of the Bambino was broken on the eve of his eighth birthday and nothing was … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel Wants It All as the Sabres Rediscover Relevancy

'Before the game, Jeanneret was dressed as Santa Claus and appeared in good spirits.' … [Read more...] about Report: Longtime Sabres Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret Stretchered Out During Broadcast

'Skinner was selected seventh overall in the 2010 NHL draft by Carolina, where he netted 379 points in 579 career games. He won the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie that season, scoring 31 goals and 32 assists for 63 points.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Trade Left Wing Jeff Skinner to Sabres

'The Sabres, meanwhile, acquired a pair of veteran forwards for their rebuilding team as well as Thompson, St. Louis's top pick in 2016. The 20-year-old winger notched three goals and nine points in 40 games during his first NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Trade Ryan O’Reilly to St. Louis Blues

'“Each player is different,” says McCabe. “Certain guys are gonna have their same role, like Eichel and Sam Reinhart, two guys that are gonna be relied upon as a top-six forward. For a lot of young guys, like myself, you have to find your role. It does change a little bit, with the coaching staff and how they expect you to play and what they see you as. You’re just trying to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ rebuilding efforts creating bond between veterans and youth