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'Adams is under enormous pressure to produce positive results this season, and now that there’s virtually no hope the Sabres can make the playoffs this year, Adams has to change up the mix. And that might lead to a trade for top winger Jeff Skinner, although Buffalo would have to retain a good portion of his $9-million cap hit to make him palatable to a trade partner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shakeup More Likely as Playoff Hopes Dwindle

'Despite having just 87 games of NHL experience under his belt, Power has blossomed as one of the league's top young defenders, putting together a quality rookie season in 2022-23 by racking up four goals and 31 assists for 35 points in 79 games while logging nearly 24 minutes per night in average ice time. If that weren't enough, Power also earned a spot on the NHL's … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension

'He is also one of 12 NHL defensemen in history to record 200 or more points before celebrating their 23rd birthday. By the time Dahlin turned 23 in April, just before behind held without a point in the final game of the season, he amassed a career total of 46 goals, 187 assists and 233 points in 355 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to massive eight-year extension

'“We know Buffalo is interested,” reported TSN's Darren Dreger on Thursday, noting that Kane could help a lot of teams when healthy. He also indicated that the winger requires another month of rehab. That could move up his return date to sometime in November.' … [Read more...] about Could the Buffalo Sabres pursue Patrick Kane?

'Savoie wasn’t officially granted exceptional status in the WHL, but he was given an exception to play more than half the season at 15 years old. He only played 22 games that year because of COVID-19 ending the season early. While Wright didn’t play outside of the World Under-18s in 2020-21, Savoie went to the USHL to ensure he kept playing in games that year while the WHL was … [Read more...] about Why Shane Wright’s CHL exemption should also apply to Matt Savoie

'Growing up in Toronto, there are three play-by-play men synonymous with my childhood: Bob Cole, Joe Bowen and Rick Jeanneret. Each one is different, but growing up a Leafs fan, my father and I used to tune into Sabres games simply to hear Rick Jeanneret. I was a Blue and White kid, but I wanted the Sabres to win in overtime every night because it meant we got an iconic call … [Read more...] about Doerrie’s Top 10 Favorite Rick Jeanneret Signature Calls

'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