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'"I think it's been unique, just as it has been for anyone in not only hockey, but across all businesses," Crowe said with the Buffalo media in a Zoom conference call on Monday. "The unique part I think would be setting a bit of a different process to re-evaluate the work that had previously been done for the draft and utilizing different video, watching players from different … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new hockey operations department ready for unique 2020 NHL Draft

'The 22-year-old has spent the past two seasons in the Sabres organization, racking up seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 66 games. With the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League in that same span, Thompson has 21 points (12+9) in 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tage Thompson to three-year deal

'There are six years left, at a $5.85 million cap hit annually, remaining on Schmaltz' contract. That is a hefty price to pay for a player that is average in both the offensive and defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Should you want Nick Schmaltz? Not really.

'Ennis is an intriguing idea for a reunion with the Sabres. Not just because he makes sense on the ice, but he makes sense from a financial stand point as well.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres free agent options: Tyler Ennis

'Granlund is a playmaking forward, very similar to Marcus Johansson who keeps to the outside and sets up his teammates in quality scoring areas.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres free agent options: Mikael Granlund

'"People call and make phone calls and ask about players every day, and my job is to listen and have conversations. It's something that I want to make very clear that we have no intention, and we're not shopping Jack or talking to teams looking to do anything with Jack. It's just people calling to ask questions and you have conversations. That's really the extent of it."' … [Read more...] about Adams: ‘We’re not shopping’ Jack Eichel

'How many more bad seasons away are we from Eichel finally saying "I'm done."?' … [Read more...] about Do we have to build a Jack Eichel fear bunker?

'According to TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie, one Sabres player who has been asked about by other teams in trade chatter is captain Jack Eichel. McKenzie tweeted on Monday that the New York Rangers were among some teams believed to be interested in the 23-year-old center.' … [Read more...] about Report: Rangers among teams to call Sabres about Jack Eichel’s availability

'After a brief return to the Amerks, Lazar was called back up to Buffalo in late December, where he became a permanent fixture in the team's bottom-six group of forwards. He became one of Buffalo's best players in the faceoff circle as the season went on, taking key draws on the penalty kill, power play, and in late-game situations and overtimes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to two-year contract extension

'Lazar, on paper, should be the Sabres' fourth line center to open the season. With Staal likely as the second line center, that leaves just one spot open.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ plan at center becoming more clear with Lazar signing

'He will likely return to the Sabres once training camp officially opens later this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Laaksonen to Pelicans in Finnish Liiga

'"I think just the initial shock of everything was the biggest emotion I felt and we felt," Staal said on Friday in his first Zoom conference call as a member of the Sabres. "It's been a great fit here in Minnesota for me and for my family. We really integrated well, not only on the rink for me, but my kids and my wife. To me, that's my most important thing. So when you get … [Read more...] about Staal hopes to make an impact with the Sabres

'With only four forwards under contract as of Thursday - Jack Eichel, Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner, and now Staal - there is an awful lot of flexibility for the new general manager.' … [Read more...] about A single step

'Staal should give the Sabres an upgrade at second line center. He has played the position much more than Johansson has throughout his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Eric Staal from Minnesota for Marcus Johansson

'A move like this to acquire a veteran player like Staal was something that was in the cards for Adams since he took over the job.' … [Read more...] about Adams focused on putting Sabres in position to be a good team next season