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'Many of you want to send about six veterans down to Rochester, but the AHL has a veteran limit and the Amerks already have Kevin Porter, Zach Redmond, J.S.Dea, John Gilmour and Curtis Lazar.' … [Read more...] about Even in August, it’s still hard to come up with a Sabres lineup

'"We understand that we can have the high-end scorers. Jack [Eichel], Sam [Reinhart] and Jeff [Skinner] all proved that last year, but we have to have four lines that can contribute. In the middle of August, I can't tell you exactly how the whole lineup is going to be, but we feel that we've at least given Ralph [Krueger] different opportunities and different options for once … [Read more...] about Botterill: ‘We have to have four lines that can contribute’

'Buffalo will have two games played on NBCSN in the month of December. The first game comes on Tuesday, December 10 against the St. Louis Blues at KeyBank Center, with the second game coming exactly one week later on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play five times on national television

'The cap hit for McCabe is $2.85 million and puts the Sabres over the NHL Salary Cap by just over $500,000. Linus Ullmark’s arbitration award will up that number.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres ink Jake McCabe to a two-year deal

'Buffalo would save $4 million on this year’s cap buy buying out Zach Bogosian. He would cost them $1,142,857 against the cap this season and $2 million next year. If Botterill would like to buyout Marco Scandella, he’d save $3,166,667 this season and it would only be $833,333 against this season’s cap and $1,583,333 against next year’s cap. Matt Hunwick would be another … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Linus Ullmark

'Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark will speak with an independent arbiter on Friday with the hopes of getting a new contract reportedly worth $2.65 million. However, the Sabres are reportedly hoping to get Ullmark back in the fold for $800,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres far apart with arbitration numbers for Ullmark and McCabe

'Elie will look to compete for a roster spot in Buffalo during training camp and the preseason, but it is likely that he will end up with the Amerks for a good portion of the 2019-20 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Elie agree to one-year contract

'Rodrigues will be a very affordable contract for the Sabres. He's now the eight highest paid forward on the team. A relative bargain given his role and versatility.' … [Read more...] about Arbitrator awards $2M contract to Evan Rodrigues

'The Sabres will, once again, be joined by the prospects from the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins to compete in a three-game round-robin challenge. The Sabres are two-time winners of the Prospects Challenge, including a win at the inaugural event in 2015 and in last year's event.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host fifth annual Prospects Challenge

'The Sabres and Rodrigues still have until Tuesday to avoid arbitration and come to terms on a new contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres exchange arbitration numbers with Rodrigues

'"It's been all rumors. If there's anything that the Jets are really good at is dousing those flames and trying to put those out as they try to work behind the scenes. It's been an interesting offseason for Winnipeg," Hamilton said on WGR. "Certainly Ristolainen has been a guy that's been rumored in this neck of the woods. Jake Gardiner has also been a guy that the Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres and Jets a match for a Ristolainen trade?

'Buffalo's first round pick will compete for a possible roster spot with the Sabres at training camp and into the preseason, but he is eligible to return to Lethbridge for the upcoming season. Cozens will also be eligible to represent Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship this December in the Czech Republic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cozens to entry-level contract

'Larsson was the only Sabres restricted free agent to not file for arbitration this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Larsson signs one-year qualifying offer with Sabres

'“I know both [Luukkonen and Laaksonen] real well,” Jokiharju said. “We’ve played in a couple tournaments together. Oskari Laaksonen is one of my best friends back in my hometown. It’s exciting to have them to call and to text those guys that I’m coming to Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju is excited to join the Sabres

'Jokiharju, 20, was a first round pick (29th overall) by the Blackhawks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Jokiharju made his NHL debut last season in his first season as a professional, playing in 38 games for Chicago, with 12 assists while averaging 18:59 in ice time per game. Jokiharju also played 30 games for Rockford in the AHL, recording 17 points (2 goals, 15 assists) before … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Henri Jokihajru from Chicago for RW Alex Nylander