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'The eighth overall pick in 2016 compiled 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 65 games for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League last season. In four career games with the Sabres, the 19-year-old has recorded one assist and a minus-two rating.' … [Read more...] about Nylander out of Prospects Challenge with lower-body injury

'Despite being waived several times, he found success with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, scoring 44 points in 38 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Seth Griffith to one-year contract

'Foligno is a pending restricted free agent coming off a season where he set career highs in games played (80), goals (13) and shots on goal (97).' … [Read more...] about Wild trade Scandella, Pominville to Sabres for Ennis, Foligno

'Poor communication with players has been cited as a reason why things didn't work out with Bylsma, and Botterill drilled home the importance of a coach's ability to interact with his room, especially the core players.' … [Read more...] about 6 major priorities for rookie Sabres GM Jason Botterill

'The Sabres kept quiet about specifics when it came to Okposo's health, but later said the forward was undergoing several tests to determine what, exactly, was wrong.' … [Read more...] about Report: Reaction to medication sent Sabres’ Okposo to ICU

'"The other concern in Buffalo is that they find a coach who can manage Jack Eichel," added Kypreos. "Tocchet has got a great relationship with Sidney Crosby and many believe that he has helped Sid's leadership go to another level.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expected to name Jason Botterill next general manager

'The list of candidates includes current Calgary Flames assistant general manager Craig Conroy as well as two people from the Pittsburgh Penguins organization: Jason Botterill, the associate general manager, and assistant GM Bill Guerin. Also included on the list is Paul Fenton (Nashville Predators), Tom Fitzgerald (New Jersey Devils), Michael Futa (Los Angeles Kings) and Bill … [Read more...] about List of seven potential GMs connected to the Buffalo Sabres

'Drury, who is currently the assistant GM with the New York Rangers, played three seasons in Buffalo from 2003-2007.' … [Read more...] about Chris Drury won’t interview for vacant Sabres GM position

'The decision to fire Bylsma comes amid reports of discontent between the coach and his players, most recently involving Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire head coach Dan Bylsma, GM Tim Murray

'Which is to say, Pegula already established his love for big gestures, however empty. He bought a franchise going in the wrong direction, created more dysfunction and handed it to Tim to fix.' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray’s ouster not a surprise to those paying attention

'This is certainly far from the dream that the Pegulas had when they purchased the team from Tom Golisano in February of 2011. They were fans of the hockey team. Terry waxed poetic about his love for the early Sabres, and Gilbert Perreault and his French Connection linemates Rene Robert and Richard Martin. He has always paid respect, and continues to to pay respect to Sabres … [Read more...] about Pegulas the latest owners to fall victim of being fans

'“Your first year it’s all right [missing the playoffs] because there are so many new faces and you can see it took a while for guys to get used to each other in playing, but then this year you start to get things going and you fall back into old habits again and our old ways,” O'Reilly said before adding he deserves some blame. “Being a leader, a lot of it falls on me, but to … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly sounds off on ‘pathetic’ Buffalo Sabres season

'“I think more than anything, it’s another year with an outcome that you don’t want,” he told reporters. “Last year I bet you at this time, I bet we were saying the same thing we’re saying this year: ‘Next year we’ll get ‘em.’”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel: 2016-17 ‘another failed season’ for Sabres

'“For me, I think about it in the sense what would have changed in the summer following had we won that game,” Franson said Monday before his Buffalo Sabres hosted the Leafs. “We made a number of changes to the roster after that season. For myself, I was having a good playoff series, I had two goals in that game. I’ve always kind of had that ‘what if?’ kind of feeling, you … [Read more...] about Cody Franson looks back on 4-1 collapse, would re-join Maple Leafs

'This benching occurs in the midst of there being rumours some of the players on the Sabres are unhappy with Byslma.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart given 0 seconds of ice time after violating Sabres policy