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'“We’re not focused on that saying we have to do this, but if it’s the right deal that we think makes sense for us as we look to build around a young core of players, then we would do it. But it has to be the right thing for us," said the Buffalo general manager. "It’s not something where we’re just going to do it. We have to be able to look at each other in the eye and say … [Read more...] about With NHL transaction freeze over, Kevyn Adams is free to make deals again

'"I've heard there's a ton of interest. I've heard [the Sabres] are asking for a first rounder and a prospect," said Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman on Thursday during his weekly appearance with Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet on WGR. "The difference with Reinhart is that he has a bit more leverage, because he's one year away from [becoming an unrestricted free agent]. … [Read more...] about Friedman: Sabres asking for first round pick and prospect in potential Sam Reinhart trade

'There is an Olympic Break included, but the league still hasn’t committed its players to the Olympics. That break is Feb. 7 through the Feb. 22.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres open the season Oct. 14 at home against Montreal

'Adams must have some very good offers for Rasmus Ristolainen, because he chose to keep that asset and lose Borgen in the Expansion Draft.' … [Read more...] about Report: Seattle selects Will Borgen in Expansion Draft

'Buffalo will have three games at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 28

'In addition to Borgen, Buffalo left Zemgus Girgensons, Colin Miller, Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner and Cody Eakin unprotected.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expose Will Borgen for Seattle Expansion Draft

'Granato hopes to have a full announcement on his coaching staff by the first round of the NHL Draft, which is set for next Friday, July 23.' … [Read more...] about Granato working towards keeping Ellis, Girardi on coaching staff

'Teams can either protect seven forwards, three defensemen and a goalie for expansion, or eight skaters (forwards or defensemen) and a goalie.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres finalizing protection list for Seattle Expansion Draft

'"There's teams digging in on him," he explained. "The [Sabres'] ask is a good young defenseman and a high draft pick coming back. That might be more than teams are willing to stomach. I can't tell you which teams are most interested... I just know that there are a couple. Maybe Ristolainen goes before [Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart]."' … [Read more...] about Dreger: Teams are ‘digging in’ on Rasmus Ristolainen

'With Skinner agreeing to waive his no-movement clause, there is no tough decision that has to be made. It's very simple. You protect Asplund, Thompson and Bjork.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: This should be a no-brainer for Sabres

'As much as the Sabres would love for the Seattle Kraken to take Skinner’s $9 million per-season contract off their hands, it’s extremely doubtful Ron Francis would take him. Buffalo still has six more years of this regrettable contract left. In 53 games last season, Skinner scored seven goals and seven assists for 14 points.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jeff Skinner agrees to waive no-movement clause for Expansion Draft

'The Wild really launched themselves into the discussion for the Sabres captain after freeing up more than $10.3 million worth of cap space next season after buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter on Tuesday. Eichel’s average annual value on his contract over the next five seasons is at $10 million, leaving just enough room for Eichel to fit into the Wild's plans for ,at the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Going ‘Wild’ for Eichel

'When looking at the Ducks' current roster, the team is trying to rebuild on the fly with a good youth movement starting to come into the picture. Aging veterans like Ryan Getzlaf and David Backes are set to hit the free agent market this summer, while other players like Adam Henrique, Jakob Silfverberg and Rickard Rickell all could be available this offseason for the right … [Read more...] about Opinion: Duck huntin’

'"They're not in cap trouble, but I think they would like to be in a position somehow to alleviate a little bit of that cap pressure to allow them to make some other moves," Pagnotta said. "So I think there has been a discussion with Seattle with respect to Kyle Okposo. I don't know if it's gotten anywhere, but I know that there's been some type of discussion from the … [Read more...] about Pagnotta: Sabres, Kraken have had discussions about Kyle Okposo

'Many fans are convinced that Power wants nothing to do with the Sabres and he’s going to play all four years at Michigan and give up all that money just to spite the team. No first overall pick in the draft has ever done that, and Power said he has a definite plan that is not playing four years of college hockey.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power wants to play one more season at Michigan before making jump to NHL