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'“We went into the summer looking for some type of term, but I'm fine with a one-year deal. I have full confidence in my abilities. Professionally for my future it makes more sense. I wanted a long term, but my agents were always telling me to do a one-year deal here.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner has had a grueling summer

'According to Morreale, Butcher still has two visits scheduled with teams before heading home to Wisconsin on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Report: Butcher to make NHL decision by Sunday

'Hockey tends to be a universal culture and players in the NHL are generally very welcoming to new players. Antipin appears to be off to a good start.' … [Read more...] about Antipin settling in with the Sabres

'“The bottom line is we want to get him signed, he wants to be part of Buffalo moving forward. In all our interactions whether with myself or Phil Housley, Jack has been extremely excited about communicating with us. I know he’s working extremely hard to make sure that he stays healthy and he’s hoping to be a leader to taking this team to the next level.”' … [Read more...] about Botterill said things are positive with Eichel

'"When you have those ankle injuries that Eichel had, I mean that's no joke.... What he was battling was a real nuisance, but when he was playing, his numbers are unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Rupp: Eichel has potential to be top five center next year

'"I think it's going to take about another week," Butcher's player agent Steve Bartlett said with Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet on The Instigators on Tuesday. "We started out with a very broad number of teams that had called and expressed interest, we went to a process of phone interviews, and then we started to work it down to a manageable number that he thought offered what … [Read more...] about Butcher’s decision likely to come in another week

'One thing the team continues to produce is a family friendly environment for the fans. This year, the Sabres have added the new Blue Cross Kids Zone in the 100 level that will offer fun activities for the younger Sabres fans. The team is also offering family packs for 10 games this season with specially priced kids tickets five games.' … [Read more...] about Fans to experience upgrades, new incentives at Sabres games this season

'"I put in a lot of work this summer on and off the ice. Really focused on shooting, needed to get better at that."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons believes he can score 20 goals in a season

'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