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'The Sabres traded Kane at the NHL Trade Deadline back in March to San Jose for winger Danny O'Regan and a conditional first round selection in 2019. The conditions for the pick to become a 2019 first rounder was either if the Sharks were to win the Stanley Cup or if Kane re-signs with the Sharks. San Jose was eliminated in the second round by the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sharks may have a deal to re-sign Evander Kane

'A lot of what Miller says makes sense. The Sabres have a couple of really promising young pieces. Jack Eichel has already proven to be about a point a game player early in his career and Dahlin is the most hyped defenseman in years. John Tavares name is already in the rafters. You may not think that matters much, but it certainly can't hurt to have a guy helping Buffalo's … [Read more...] about Is John Tavares to Buffalo worth thinking about?

'The game will be held in Clinton, New York. Just south of Utica.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will play pre-season game in central New York

'With the signing of Pilut, it makes you wonder if Botterill is going to offer a contract to restricted free agent Victor Antipin. In April, Antipin didn’t rule out returning to the KHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Pilut

'The natural question is how is O’Reilly going to change it. He talked about it a lot during the season and was never consistent. O’Reilly said, “I find that during the course of the year and just being OK with losing, I’m expected to be a leader and I’m expected to be more vocal (said that after last season too and it didn’t happen), but I have to be the most competitive guy … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly explains himself on TSN

'"The last season here he developed the defensive side of the game," Johansson said. "He was really, really eager to step that up and learn how to play the defensive side of the game against men and not just the dekes and the dangle."' … [Read more...] about Johansson: ‘He’s better than a young Karlsson’

'The Buffalo Sabres will likely go through a lot of roster turnover in the next few months as they get ready for the 2018-19 season. Mike Schopp, Bulldog, Ryan Gates, and Joe DiBiase drafted rosters of players based on who they thought will be on the Sabres for opening night.' … [Read more...] about Schopp and the Bulldog’s Sabre Draft

'Dahlin is such a good player, but the great ones are never satisfied. Dahlin said, “I’m working on getting stronger in the gym and my defense right now because I have to play good in the D-zone to play on the higher level, so I think that is the biggest thing.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin knows he’ll have to get used to a smaller ice surface in the NHL.

'With so many options in the secondary market, some people have felt that season tickets aren’t worth it, especially when tickets were being offered last season for $6 and going unsold.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season-ticket holders getting more benefits

'Nelson came to the Sabres as a undrafted college free agent in 2016. Since, he's played 55 games and compiled 12 points. Last season he started in Rochester, but was a regular in the second half of the season. Nelson played 37 games and had eight points this past year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Nelson to a two-year deal

'Dahlin took his silver medal off during the medal ceremony and held it in his hand. By doing that, he violated Championship Regulations that are written out.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin suspended two games by the IIHF

' "He is one of them. He can control the game from the back end. He controls the rhythm over the puck” Ronnberg said. "He knows when to slow it down and when to speed it up. He's so skilled over the puck so he can also be the difference maker scoring by himself or making guys score. He's on the same level as the best quarterbacks in the National Hockey League today.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin is a special player

'Brandon joined the Bills organization in 1997, he was also the team's general manager in 2009. Brandon was named CEO of the Bills in 2010 and became president of the Sabres in 2015.' … [Read more...] about Russ Brandon resigns as president of Bills, Sabres, and PSE

'Fasching is a restricted free agent and I think the Sabres will still give him a qualifying offer. The problem is Botterill is trying to get faster with more skill and Fasching doesn’t fit either mold. He said, “There were a lot of things that weren’t great in my Game 1, but in general, I think it’s just making sure my speed is up to par and making sure that I’m making plays … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Fasching has almost reached the end of the rope

'"I'm a huge believer in just getting the best player available. I think that's the biggest difference between NHL and NFL. It's going to take them a while to be an impact player and reach their full potential."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill is excited for Buffalo sports fans