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'Chances are good that if Ullmark isn’t lost in the Expansion Draft to Vegas, he’ll be up in Buffalo with Robin Lehner. New Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement, “Linus has worked hard both on and off the ice, and his performance at both the NHL and AHL levels has reflected those efforts.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Ullmark

'Housley, 53, has spent the past four seasons behind the bench as an assistant with the Predators. The former Sabres and Hall of Fame defenseman has been rumored to be of interest for several head coaching jobs this offseason, and the Sabres have been one team interested in him from the start. This would be Housley's first head coaching job in the NHL if the Sabres do make him … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres waiting to interview Housley, Tocchet, Martin

'The Sabres are desperate for help on the blue line, and may be looking for a NHL-ready defenseman in a Kane trade. However, teams may not be willing to give up a defenseman if Kane is not signed to a long-term deal.' … [Read more...] about Kane, Lehner crack TSN’s Trade Bait board

'But Kane’s value is as high as it's been in his short time with Buffalo. In addition, Kane is entering the final year of his contract and I’m guessing he will be looking for a bigger deal than the six-year, $31.5 million contract that will expire in July of 2018. I don’t think the Sabres will want to make a long-term financial commitment to Kane, who will always carry concerns … [Read more...] about Trading Kane

'While Kane's on-ice play has been exceptional, his off-ice issues continue to raise questions about his future. Kane had criminal trespassing and harassment charges from an incident last summer at a Buffalo night club dropped back in April, and the case has been sealed. However, his off-ice activity has to remain clean if he wants to continue playing in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Report: Kings interested in Kane

'Estephan played six games for Rochester at the end of the 2016 season scoring one goal. This season in Lethbridge, he netted 35 goals and 54 assists for 89 points in 68 games. In the Western Hockey League playoffs, Estephan added 24 points in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres take a pass on Estephan

'I’ve spoken to Petersen a couple of times during the Sabres Prospect Camps and he was always very impressed with the organization and how he was treated.' … [Read more...] about Cal Petersen is leaving school

'With Johansson signing, it doesn’t look good for Jason Kasdorf to be back. He was part of the Evander Kane deal, but never looked good in Buffalo or Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign a goalie

'One of the weaknesses of the last regime was communication. Terry Pegula has spoken about it a lot and Eichel said, “Just having an open relationship and trying to keep everyone informed, let everyone know where they are in different situations. It will be important for us. Communication’s a big thing, and he seems like a great communicator.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel is excited about Botterill

'Boughner has been a name that had been rumored to be of interest for the Sabres. He has spent the past two seasons behind the bench with the Sharks as an assistant coach on Peter DeBoer's staff. Boughner has also spent time in the National Hockey League as an assistant with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2010-11 season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interviewed Boughner on Tuesday

'In his five seasons in the KHL, Antipin scored 36 goals and registered 98 points in 266 regular season games. In 79 playoff games, Antipin has 17 goals and 37 points, and has won two Gagarin Cup Championships.' … [Read more...] about Sabres officially sign Antipin

'The Cyclones made their return to the ECHL in the 2006-07 season, and have since served as affiliates for the Montréal Canadiens, Nashville Predators and Florida Panthers. Cincinnati has been Kelly Cup champions twice (2008 and 2010) since their return to the ECHL, and have made the playoffs in eight of nine seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have new ECHL affiliate in Cincinnati

'"I think [the process> is underway, but the bottom line is I think Jason Botterill probably wants someone in place by the NHL Draft in Chicago. That should give Sabres fans a timeline," LeBrun said with Mike Schopp and the Bulldog on Wednesday afternoon. "There are also guys that I probably don't know about. I think that Jason Botterill is going to cast a wide net here. The … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coaching search starting to take shape

'Evander Kane is on the final year of a 6 year $31.5 million deal. His cap hit is $5.25 million per year. Coming off a 28 goal season and going into a contract year Kane will defiantly be motivated. You'd have to think Kane will want a pay raise. How willing will Jason Botterill be to do that? Botterill has already talked about valuing character over talent in instances. … [Read more...] about LeBrun: June 15th – July 2nd will be busiest in NHL history. Will Evander Kane be part of it?

'It’s no secret that there were problems in the Sabres locker-room this past season that need to be addressed. Botterill said he’s already had talks with some players, “From dialog with some of our players, they’re certainly not happy where the team is at right now and they think there’s more from an individual standpoint and from a team standpoint.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill comments on coaches and Antipin