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'He retired as the NHL's longest-tenured play-by-play announcer in league history.' … [Read more...] about Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at 81

'Kane skating with his hometown team would make a great story, but the Sabres might not be on his radar. His agent indicated he would sign with the club he believes will give him the best chance to win the Stanley Cup. For all their promise, the Sabres aren't yet ready to be considered a Cup contender.' … [Read more...] about Could Patrick Kane sign with the Buffalo Sabres?

'Is it fair we’ve picked Levi – a 21-year-old goalie with seven games of career NHL experience – to occupy Buffalo’s hot seat? No. No, it is not. Is life fair? No. No, it isn’t. This is the reality for the Sabres as their current goaltending tandem is Levi as their presumed No. 1 of the duo, with 28-year-old Eric Comrie penciled in as the backup.' … [Read more...] about NHL Hot Seat Radar 2023: Buffalo Sabres

'Devon Levi is the goalie of the future in Buffalo, but they have a good stable of netminders coming up. Topias Leinonen had a bit of a down year last season, but his frame and athleticism are attractive. He turns 20 in January and will be expected to play most of his games at the men’s level in Finland. Scott Ratzlaff was drafted this year and should take the reigns for the … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Prospect Pool Overview: Buffalo Sabres

'The deal represents a nice payday for the veteran defender who comes to Buffalo after a successful run with the Colorado Avalanche that included a Stanley Cup in 2022. Still, this is a lot of money to pay a player of Johnson's ability at this stage of his career. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Erik Johnson to one-year deal

'The veteran forward is remarkably consistent, typically coming in at around 10 goals per season if healthy, and is capable of taking on primarily defensive-focused matchups. In 2022-23, Girgensons began just 41.6 percent of his shifts in the offensive zone, showing just how much Sabres coach Don Granato trusts the Latvian winger in his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to one-year extension

'The Sabres currently have journeyman Eric Comrie and youngsters Devon Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as their goaltenders, and that’s not ideal. Bringing in someone accustomed to the grind of an NHL regular season will give Buffalo the confidence they must have in their netminders.' … [Read more...] about 2023 NHL Off-Season Outlook: Buffalo Sabres have better days ahead – again

'Okposo and his family have made Western New York his full-time home, and his leadership on and off the ice, combined with his work in the community, have made him an influential part of the Sabres as they look to do something they and their fans have missed out on for the past 12 years – make the Stanley Cup playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign Captain Kyle Okposo to one-year deal

'Eligible for UFA status next July, Connor Hellebucyk's uncertain future with the Winnipeg Jets continues to make him the subject of trade speculation. While some observers wonder if the New Jersey Devils will make a pitch for the 30-year-old goaltender, the Buffalo Sabres could also come calling this summer.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reportedly interested in Connor Hellebuyck

'While their 3.57 goals-per-game ranked third overall, their 3.62 goals-against was the league's seventh-highest.' … [Read more...] about Who could the Sabres target to improve their defense corps?

'Despite Olofsson's numbers this season, Fairburn noted that his game was too streaky, and he wasn't reliable enough to garner a full-time role during the final month of the season. CapFriendly indicates that his annual salary is $4.75 million, and he's eligible next summer to become a UFA.' … [Read more...] about Emergence of young Sabres could make Victor Olofsson a trade candidate

'Before the game, his sons, Jake and Levi, announced the starting lineup. And after Sabres winger Casey Mittelstadt ended the game with a blazing shot past Senators netminder Mads Sogaard, the team made a beeline toward Anderson to give him one big group hug. The crowd rose to their feet for a lengthy standing ovation as the Senators lined up to hug their former netminder and … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson announces his retirement from the NHL

'Handing Levi the starter's job for next season, however, would be a significant burden to place on his young shoulders. Fairburn believes Sabres GM Kevyn Adams must find a suitable short-term veteran option to pair with Levi instead of Comrie or Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Could the Buffalo Sabres go goalie shopping this summer?

'No matter how you slice it, it's been a difficult season for Greenway in 2022-23. The hulking winger has appeared in just 45 games for the Wild thus far, racking up a mere two goals and five assists for seven points while logging a tad over 13 minutes in average nightly ice time.' … [Read more...] about Wild trade Jordan Greenway to Sabres

'The club has opted to act quickly regarding contract extensions under GM Kevyn Adams, signing the likes of Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson to long-term deals very early in their careers in the hopes of getting bang for their buck down the line. So far, that strategy has paid off, with Thompson, in particular, blossoming into one of the NHL's brightest young stars this … [Read more...] about Buffalo gold rush: Sabres sign Cozens to seven-year extension