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'"I think with talking to [head coach] Ralph [Krueger] and [general manager] Jason [Botterill], I like what Buffalo has going," Johansson said to the Buffalo media on Monday via a conference call. "I think talking to Ralph, he has some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team I'm looking forward to it, and once I came down to it, I was really … [Read more...] about Johansson liked what Buffalo had to offer

'“As his career has gone on and he’s matured, I think he’s become much less of a perimeter player,” Beninati said with Howard Simon and Sal Capaccio on Monday. “When he was younger, he was playing on the peripheral a lot; he wouldn’t get his nose dirty. I think as his career has gone along and he’s matured, I think he’s found a real nice home on the wing. He’s become more … [Read more...] about Beninati: There’s a lot to like about Marcus Johansson

'The 6' 1" and 205-pound forward has primarily played on the wing over the span of his career, but he did start his career playing at center. Johansson will be a potential option for the Sabres down the middle to go along with Jack Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to two-year deal

'Meanwhile, Johansson quarterbacked the Bruins second powerplay, and is one of the most underappreciated zone entry players in the league.' … [Read more...] about Johansson fills multiple holes for the Sabres

'Girgensons, 25, was a former first round pick in 2012 and will be back for his seventh season with the Sabres. Girgensons has recorded 119 points (49 goals, 70 assists) in his six seasons with Buffalo, including 30 points in his second season, where he was named to the 2015 NHL All Star Game. Girgensons is now eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2019-20 … [Read more...] about Girgensons signs one-year qualifying offer with Sabres

'Earlier today, restricted free-agent forward Zemgus Girgensons re-signed with the Buffalo Sabres on a one-year, $1.6-million dollar deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Elie, McCabe, Rodrigues & Ullmark file for arbitration

'Smith is 24-years-old and is a very intelligent player. He will be one of the younger players pushing in training camp to get on the roster.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get C.J. Smith back into the fold for two years

'"If you're going to move Ristolainen, he is the most marketable piece to bring in a top-six forward. I don't think that had to necessarily happen on July 1st, but as you get closer to August and the start of training camp, I would get worried."' … [Read more...] about Cullen: “You think differently about this lineup if they move Rasmus Ristolainen”

'The team didn’t announce a timetable for its No. 1 picks recovery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens will need surgery on his thumb

'The 26-year-old has spent the last three seasons with the Rangers, playing in 240 games while scoring 50 goals and picking up 40 assists in that time. This past season in New York, Vesey matched a career-high in goals with 17, while setting career-high marks for assists (18) and points (35).' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Jimmy Vesey from the Rangers

'Now that he’s here and back with friends Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues, Vesey is happy to come to Buffalo, “I’m really excited to be part of the Sabres and I look forward to contributing to the team and see what we can do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vesey is looking forward to playing for Buffalo

'In his three seasons with the Wolf Pack, Gilmour finished with 105 points (32+73) in 190 games and was named as an AHL First-Team All Star this past year. With the Rangers at the NHL level, Gilmour went on to score two goals and register five points in 33 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add defenseman John Gilmour

'The 31-year-old is coming off a season with the Iowa Wild where he played in 33 games with a 19-12-2 record, a 2.81 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage and three shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Andrew Hammond to one-year deal

'Dea has familiarity with Sabres general manager Jason Botterill as he's played a handful of games for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add center depth with signing of J.S. Dea

'In parts of three seasons with the Flames, Lazar never gained his footing as he scored just three goals and 15 points in 70 games. This past year, Lazar played in just one game in the NHL with the rest of the time being spent with the Stockton Heat in the American Hockey League. With the Heat, he went on to score 20 goals and 41 points in 57 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Curtis Lazar to a one-year deal