WGR

'Peter Fish is Eichel's agent. Eichel has one year left on his entry level deal, if for some reason he were to make it to July 1st, 2018 without an extension he would become a restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about LeBrun: Preliminary extension talks between Sabres and Eichel’s camp going well

'Johnson loved his season here in Buffalo. The only reason he left is he was able to go home and sign with Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Report: Johnson may be returning to Buffalo

'Los Angeles Kings Insider for Fox Sports West, Jon Rosen tweeted that he believes that Petersen has agreed to term with the Kings.' … [Read more...] about Report: Cal Petersen headed to the Kings

'The Sabres have also fired pro scouts Jon Christiano and Jim Kovachik. Gone from the amateur side are Keith Hendrickson, Brandon Jay and Kevin Prendergast.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release Cunneyworth

'“He’s off to a great start bringing in Phil Housley and Steve Greeley to collaborate and make good decisions,” said Sexton Tuesday morning with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR. “It’s up to us to assemble a team of people and office executives to put the right type of team on the ice, both in Rochester and Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Sexton wants to build future in Buffalo with Botterill

'Three players were not qualified, Brady Austin, Justin Kea and Jean Dupuy. They become unrestricted free agents.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres qualify six players

'As for Greeley, he comes to Buffalo after serving with the New York Rangers organization as the assistant director of player personnel. Prior to that, Greeley had spent time as an associate head coach at Boston University for two seasons. Greeley has also spent time in the Los Angeles Kings' scouting department, and as a regional scout with the U.S. National Team Development … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley as assistant general managers

'The Sabres drafted Andreychuk 16th overall in the 1982 Entry Draft. That's the same draft where Buffalo took current coach Phil Housley sixth overall and Paul Cyr ninth overall. Buffalo had five picks in the top 30 that year, but Mike Anderson and Jens Johansson never made the NHL. In a statement Housley said, "I want to congratulate my friend Dave Andreychuk on being named to … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Dave Andreychuk selected for the Hockey Hall of Fame

'Teams also have until 5:00 Monday to get qualifying offers out to restricted free agents. When I asked Jason Botterill about that on Friday morning he said, “We're still working on finalizing those offers.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres working to get qualifying offers out

'"Of course it's a great situation when you know there's space for you to fit in and you know there's something to work for. You have a goal to work for, and I think it's a great situation for me."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen sees opportunity with the Sabres

'"It's a long build up," Mittelstadt said after being selected as Buffalo's first round pick. "Being in the room for a while, it started to get stressful but it's a big relief to be picked. I think me and my entire family are super excited. It's a huge honor, and obviously going to a great place like Buffalo makes it even better."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt happy to be drafted by the Sabres

'The 18-year old is considered a gritty two-way center who brings speed and energy. The 6' 0" and 192-pound center scored five goals and registered nine points in 45 games with Djurgårdens, while averaging 11:12 of ice time last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Marcus Davidsson with 37th overall pick

'The 18-year old Finnish goalie spent his 2016-17 with HPK's junior-A team in the Finnish Liiga, where he posted a 1.78 goals-against average and a .917 save-percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in second round

'Laaksonen, 6' 1" and 165-pounds, split his time between the junior-A league and junior-B league with the Ilves program in the Finnish Liiga. In the A-program, Laaksonen put up six goals and nine points in 27 games played. He ended up registering 10 assists in 10 games with Ilves' B-program.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add defenseman Oskari Laaksonen in third round

'Bryson is an over-ager, 19, who spent last season playing college hockey with the Providence Friars in the Hockey East. He scored three goals and registered 20 points in 39 games played as a freshman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Jacob Bryson in fourth round