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'Skinner’s contract, which runs for another four seasons after the 2022-23 campaign, may be one of the most difficult to move in the entire NHL, but for a team that’s desperate for positive playoff results – or one that’s desperate just to make the playoffs, period – Skinner’s deal could be more palatable if he’s as good at goal-scoring as he was last year.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner needs career-best season to make his contract palatable

'The Sabres have struggled in recent years, but with Thompson's big rise, the arrivals of Owen Power, Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn, with the now experienced Rasmus Dahlin leading the way on the blueline, the Sabres are headed for a bright future. Getting Thompson, a key part of that core, signed long-term only helps that vision.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson signs seven-year deal with Sabres

'Krebs had only one assist in 13 career NHL games across two partial seasons with Vegas, but his arrival in Buffalo changed his fortunes. Aiding that growth was a return to his natural center position with Rochester. Americans coach Seth Appert believes Krebs has elite building blocks that just need to be molded into place. “Peyton has elite competitiveness and elite hockey … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs is the Sabres’ shining knight

'After just one playoff appearance in the last five seasons, Kane's preference could be to sign with a Cup contender. That would rule out the Sabres as a preferred destination.' … [Read more...] about Should the Buffalo Sabres pursue Patrick Kane?

'The problem for Dahlin is consistency, and that’s an issue for most NHL D-men. But he now earns $6 million per season – second on the Sabres only to forward Jeff Skinner ($9 million) – and with that salary comes the expectation he’ll be a positive force at both ends of the ice. As Buffalo attempts to get back into the playoff picture in the Atlantic Division, they need him to … [Read more...] about NHL Hot Seat Radar: Buffalo Sabres

'"You see young guys coming into the league and make an immediate impact and that can turn things around in a hurry for an organization," Skinner said. "A lot goes into it; you have to execute at the draft and execute in development and they've done a great job of that so far. Obviously we're not where we want to be so we have to keep building and continuing to grow as a group. … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner ready to feed off Sabres’ young energy

'To say that the Sabres have a strong prospect pool would be an understatement. They have quickly built up one of the strongest prospect pools from top to bottom, both in terms of star power and depth. Year after year finishes in the basement of the league will do that, but it also requires sound drafting and development, both areas that have recently improved.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Pool Overview: Buffalo Sabres

'Olofsson is an intriguing young player. The 26-year-old has two 20-goal seasons under his belt, including this past campaign, and is only expected to get better as he enters the key years of his prime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Olofsson to two-year extension

'Comrie had a strong year in Winnipeg, posting a 10-5-1 record with a .920 save percentage. Comrie has always been a backup, but with Malcolm Subban and Craig Anderson in Buffalo's court, he'll have an opportunity to fight for more starts in the best opportunity of his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Eric Comrie to goalie stable

'A physical presence, the Sabres are getting someone who's tough to play against, can play a shutdown role and isn't afraid to go 1-on-1 against team's top players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to two-year deal

'It’s true Buffalo showed spunk under head coach Don Granato, and eventually overtook the Detroit Red Wings for fifth place in the Atlantic Division. But don’t let their place in the standings fool you – they had a whopping 19 fewer wins than the Bruins and finished 32 points behind Boston. The gap makes clear how far the Sabres still have to go to be a playoff team, and even … [Read more...] about NHL off-season outlook: Buffalo Sabres

'Anderson was part of a goalie carousel in Buffalo that was plagued by injuries. Keeping Anderson around will give him the opportunity to work with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, one of Buffalo's most promising goaltending prospects.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson signs one-year extension with Sabres

'As first reported by ESPN's Kevin Weekes, the Buffalo Sabres have acquired the final year of his $4.916-million cap hit in a cap dump to help the Sabres meet the cap floor. The Stars will also send a 2022 seventh-round pick in the deal in exchange for future considerations.' … [Read more...] about Stars trade Ben Bishop’s contract to Sabres

'The World Championship can be a good confidence booster for any player, especially for those who didn't make the playoffs and never were really in contention to begin with. In Cozens' case, his two-way game has been solid, his competitiveness level is there and he's skating as well as ever. Playing with some high-quality players has been beneficial, and he's been willing to … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens’ play with Canada should excite Sabres fans

'But when you nail a pick outside of the second round, it has to feel good, because the talent level typically sees a solid drop off after the first half of the opening round. Drafting a top prospect is easy. Finding value later in the draft is what truly makes scouts earn their paycheck.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have a hidden gem in Josh Bloom