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'Ruotsalainen did not play well in Buffalo last season, scoring just two goals and two assists for four points in 18 games. That earned him a demotion to Rochester, and it didn’t get any better right away. As it turned out, Ruotsalainen didn’t score in his first seven games, but after that - including the playoffs - he scored 26 goals and 35 assists for 61 points in 60 games.' … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen heading to Switzerland to play next year

'Peca has stayed close to Quinn and Peterka and he's loved it, “Jack had that experience in Rochester the year before, so he was a little bit more understanding to some of the stuff being taught and was expected, but JJ took awhile. JJ I think only had three goals through his first 20 to 25 games (four goals in 23 games. He then scored 24 goals in 47 games) then, he started to … [Read more...] about Michael Peca really enjoys working with Sabres’ young players

'Many were surprised at the way the Jets handled Comrie’s situation. They claimed they wanted him back, but they didn’t play him those final 90 minutes to make it happen. Comrie doesn’t blame them, “In the situation we were in, it was different because we were a team really fighting to make a playoff spot. I mean yes, it looked like a tough situation for us to make the playoffs … [Read more...] about Eric Comrie knew right away that Buffalo was where he wanted to be

'Murray was the Sabres’ fourth-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, and was a bit of a late bloomer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Brett Murray to one-year deal

'“What happened was when I played in our zone against Buffalo, it was always tough," said Lyubushkin during his introductory Zoom call on Monday. "After each game, I thought, ‘Oh my god, it was such a tough game.’ So I don’t know if that went into my decision, but they were a hard, tough team.”' … [Read more...] about Lyubushkin thinks Sabres were really difficult to play against

'The two goalies had two shutouts in their four games and they were the two games they played against each other. Levi stopped 24 pucks and 28 shots.' … [Read more...] about Portillo and Levi sparkle throughout the Sabres Development Camp

'I’ve talked this week about how impressive goalies Devon Levi and Erik Portillo have been at Sabres Development Camp, but Kulich has been a huge, talented bright light too. He was the draft pick acquired from the Florida Panthers in the Sam Reinhart trade at the 2021 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign all three 2022 first-round picks to entry-level contracts

'Pilut spent two years in the Sabres' pipeline, playing 67 games with the Rochester Americans and 46 games with Buffalo. He was unhappy with his status inside the organization, and as a restricted free agent, he signed a contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk.' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut back with Sabres

'"First [development] camp with a great organization. It’s fun to see a bunch of the guys that I already knew coming in, and meeting a bunch of other Sabres prospects," said Levi following Thursday's session. "There’s a bunch of really good people in this organization, so it's been a good few days.”' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi very impressed with Sabres

'As usual with Adams, it was more than what he was seeing on tape. He said there were other factors on Comrie, “We see a player that wants this opportunity and has high character, really well liked by his teammates and wanted to be here and that’s a big deal.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams feels they got what they needed in free agency

'Honestly, I thought Olofsson would get over $5 million.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson signs with Sabres for two more years

'Comrie has spent time at the NHL level with the Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old was originally drafted by Winnipeg in the 2013 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Eric Comrie to two-year deal

'Lyubushkin is not afraid to make big hits or drop the gloves if he has to. He is not an offensive defenseman, as he has three goals and 22 assists in his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign rugged defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin

'Erik Portillo was taken in the third-round of the 2019 Draft. He has said he’s going back to Michigan for his junior season. He has only been a starting goalie for the Wolverines for one season and he said his decision to go back was more than just hockey, “I’ve been working really hard in school, I got enrolled in the business school there and to be able to play 40 more games … [Read more...] about Portillo and Johnson discuss their futures

'Vinnie Hinostroza gave the team excellent value scoring 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points in 62 games. The winger gave Don Granato good production as a bottom six forward and also was able to fill in on the top six when injuries happened.' … [Read more...] about Vinnie Hinostroza will not hit Wednesday’s free agent market