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'Coach Don Granato hasn't shied away from throwing Byram into the deep end. His ice time is up by more than four minutes a game as he plays the power play, the penalty kill and on the team's top defense pairing with Rasmus Dahlin, who has seamlessly shifted over to the right side.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram ‘Going To Be a Big, Big Part’ of Buffalo Sabres’ Future

'“We’ve talked so much about being on the same team," Cozens said after Wednesday's game. “I went on All-Star break with him and he just told me how much he’d love to be here and play with us.”' … [Read more...] about The Morning Take: A Trip To Cancun May Have Led Byram to Buffalo

'Buffalo takes a bit of a hit on offense, while Colorado takes a bit of a hit on defense, but this had to be a talent-in, talent-out deal rather than a trade for draft picks and prospects.' … [Read more...] about Reaction: Sabres Trade Casey Mittelstadt to Avalanche for Bowen Byram

'The 25-year-old Mittelstadt leads all Sabres players in points right now, with 43 in 53 games, while averaging 18:24 in ice time. His salary cap hit of $2.5 million makes him an attractive trade chip. Although Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams has denied speculation he’s looking to move Mittelstadt, some part of the Sabres’ core needs to change. This team needs a different mix, and with … [Read more...] about Should the Rangers Trade for Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt? Plus Two Other Destinations

'Given Mittelstadt's RFA status, the Sabres aren't under pressure to move him by March 8. However, the ongoing uncertainty over his contract situation should ensure he keeps getting mentioned as a trade candidate.' … [Read more...] about Are the Buffalo Sabres Willing to Trade Casey Mittelstadt?

'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