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'Eichel is not going to earn as much as McDavid got in his new deal unless he holds off on signing until next offseason and puts up a similar year of production that McDavid did in 2016-17. Plus, he will probably have to lead the Sabres to the playoffs along with beating out McDavid in scoring and win the Hart Trophy. That won't be an easy feat to accomplish.' … [Read more...] about The waiting game

'That gives the Sabres just over $7.2 million of cap space left.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Girgensons

'The Box Office prices are the same as last year, but Mini-Packs have been reduced depending on the tier.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres announce single-game tickets

'While Butcher may be a bit undersized at 5' 10" and 190-pounds, he is a smooth skating, mobile, left-handed defenseman with an offensive upside to his game. With the Sabres, Butcher would likely start in the American Hockey League with the Rochester Americans with the hopes that he develops into a NHL-ready defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Report: Butcher to visit with Sabres

'Eichel has one year left on his entry-level deal, where he would become a restricted free agent without an extension. Connor McDavid recently signed an extension worth $100 million over eight years. The next highest paid players are Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Carey Price who carry a $10.5 million cap hit.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres and Eichel discussing eight-year deal

'Komisarek now joins former NHLers Krys Barch and Adam Mair on the Sabres' player development staff, along with goalie development coach Seamus Kotyk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add former NHLer Komisarek to player development staff

'Jason Botterill traded a 3rd round pick for Beaulieu on June 17th in Botterill's first trade as a general manager. Beaulieu was the 17th overall pick by Montreal in 2011. In 74 games last season, he had 4 goals and 24 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Beaulieu ahead of arbitration hearing

'Buffalo will first play on NBCSN on Tuesday, October 24 when the Sabres host the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center at 7 p.m. The following night, the Sabres will be featured on Wednesday Night Rivalry when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets from Nationwide Arena at 8 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play seven times on national television

'The Sabres now have two remaining restricted free agents to get under contract. Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu is scheduled to go to arbitration on Friday August 4, while Zemgus Girgensons is also an RFA but will not head to arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues signs two-year deal with Sabres

'"Yea, I'm pumped, I'm really excited." Pominville said when asked about his return to Buffalo. "We obviously really enjoyed our time in Buffalo when we were there and couldn't be happier to be back. Our kids are happy, we're excited to make the move back to live there and establish ourselves in the city again. And obviously the team is heading in a great direction too, I'm … [Read more...] about Pominville happy to be back in Buffalo

'Lehner's new deal will make him the 26th highest paid goaltender in the National Hockey League. According to CapFriendly.com, Lehner will be a restricted free agent once again next summer and will be eligible for arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Lehner

'“I want to be in Buffalo,” Lehner said with Andrew Peters and Martin Biron on The Instigators on Tuesday. “I like this city and I want to keep building with this team. There’s a lot of potential here and I want to be a part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner looking forward to another season with the Sabres

'"But in the ensuing days, my mood began to change. I didn't notice, but the people around me did. By the time we were playing our game against Florida on March 27, I had been having trouble sleeping for a couple of days already. My senses for some reason were worsening with each passing day. I thought I was just overtired."' … [Read more...] about Okposo writes thank you letter to the hockey community

'“[Pominville] just told me it’s a first class organization and I’m going to love it," Scandella said. "I’m super excited to get there. I know it’s a hockey town with a lot of skill upfront. It’s just a new challenge. I feel like I’m ready for this. There’s a great opportunity to come in and make the team better so I’m super excited.”' … [Read more...] about Scandella ‘super excited’ for next chapter in Buffalo

'There are many current, future, and former Sabres involved in the Da Beauty league. Zach Bogosian, Hudson Fasching, Casey Nelson, and Casey Mittlestadt are among current Sabres playing. Also, former Sabres Drew Stafford and Chris Stewart will lace up the skates. John Scott is the commissioner and Erik Rasmussen is a coach.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo returns to the ice