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'Why would the Avalanche give up on him? Outside of the fact that they already are paying a number of blue-liners, concussions are the big concern for Byram. The No. 4 pick from 2019 hasn't played a full NHL season yet despite being in his fourth. Multiple head injuries have prohibited him from getting a full campaign in, and the long-term effects of those ailments are … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt-Bowen Byram trade grades: Avs get second-line center; Sabres boost blue line in win-win deal

'The Sabres center erupted for four goals in the first period against the Blue Jackets, tying an all-time NHL record for most goals in one period. Thompson also added an assist, powering Buffalo to a quick 6-0 lead. He secured a hat trick less than 13 minutes into the period, his second of the season.' … [Read more...] about Most goals in a period: Sabres’ Tage Thompson ties NHL record in rout of Blue Jackets

'The Sabres have an extremely strong prospect group -- one of the best in the league. There isn't a pressing need at any position when it comes to the draft, but center is the one position Adams should target. Buffalo has a plethora of defense and wing prospects, but it doesn't have a true center. Peyton Krebs has the ability to play the position, but he may be utilized more as … [Read more...] about Sabres draft picks 2022: When does Buffalo pick? Full list of NHL Draft selections

'Adams was in the same position last offseason and elected instead to give out the "Buffalo Special" — a bunch of one-year contracts under $1 million. It was a smart move because the team wasn't going to be competing for a Cup and still in rebuild mode. Plus, I can't imagine many players were chomping at the bit to sign in Buffalo. However, this offseason is different. The team … [Read more...] about Sabres 2022 offseason outlook: Free agents, contracts, draft picks, roster entering this summer

'What made Power so attractive and shot him up the draft board was his 6-foot-6 frame. He's already bigger than most NHL players and has a chance to bulk up from 213 pounds.' … [Read more...] about Is Owen Power playing tonight? The 2021 No. 1 pick is expected to make his Sabres debut on Tuesday

'Buffalo is the closest team to the Canadian border and it's about a two-hour drive between the KeyBank Center in Buffalo and the Scotiabank Centre in Toronto. According to Mayer, location was a factor for the NHL in the decision process.' … [Read more...] about 2022 Heritage Classic: Why the Sabres are the first U.S. team to play in the event

'Livestream (U.S.): Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.' … [Read more...] about 2022 Heritage Classic: How to watch the outdoor game between the Maple Leafs and the Sabres

'Eichel drew adversarial treatment from the Buffalo crowd throughout Thursday night's game. He was jeered at the end of pregame warmups and was booed relentlessly each time he touched the puck.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel takes jab at Sabres fans after boos in return to Buffalo

'The Golden Knights got a top center in the league to solidify an already deep top-six group while the Sabres acquired a promising prospect in Krebs, a bonafide NHLer in Tuch and two draft picks that will help the team long-term.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo: A timeline of his events as a member of the Sabres

'The deal, announced Thursday morning, ends a saga between the injured Buffalo star and the team's front office, who spent months trading shots in public despite Eichel's trade request. At the heart of the issue was Eichel's reported need of neck surgery, which the Sabres front office seemingly refused to let him get.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade details: Golden Knights land star from Sabres in blockbuster deal

'"Since I got hurt, it's been, I don't know, it just seems like things haven't really went my way — and that's fine," Eichel told ESPN's "The Point" host John Buccigross. "People deal with adversity and this is no different. It's just, it's definitely been a long process, kind of dragged out ... and just a lot of drama that you don't really want to deal with. But I guess you … [Read more...] about Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel on Sabres: ‘Just a lot of drama that you don’t really want to deal with’

'If Eichel has already opted for surgery to fix the herniated disk then he is already at his breaking point with the neck injury and the pain it produces. And that's just not fair that he's been forced to languish for months. Here's the thing, if Eichel got the procedure he wanted months ago and it worked as expected, he'd be playing right now. If the procedure had issues, then … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade grades: Golden Knights land star from Sabres, Eichel finally get surgery he wants

'"What I can tell you is we have absolute trust in our doctors. They are the medical experts," GM Kevyn Adams said at the start of training camp. "They've been consistent since Day 1 ... they've never wavered from what they've suggested would be the next step. And if there was something else done, they would be uncomfortable with it.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel surgery options, trade rumors: Flames, Golden Knights emerge as favorites to land Sabres star

'Obviously, a major hurdle that comes with a trade — aside from him missing a considerable amount of time once he does get operated on (weeks for the procedure he wants; months for the procedure the Sabres want) — is the hefty cap hit (five years left at $10 million AAV). But, injury aside, 24-year-old Hart Trophy candidates don't grow on trees and the trade is more of a … [Read more...] about Exploring trade rumors, surgery options for Jack Eichel and the Sabres

'The Sabres preferred treatment was anterior cervical discectomy which usually involves removing the impacted disk and fusion (ACDF) by placing a bone graft where the disc was. This was the surgical procedure done on former NFL QB Peyton Manning in 2011 — before he won a Super Bowl with the Broncos — and on former Mets captain David Wright. The surgery Eichel wanted, artificial … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel stripped of captaincy: Explaining the great divide between star center and the Sabres