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'"Until [the Sabres and Eichel] find common ground, I don't really know what the next step beyond that is, other than the obvious which would be a trade," Dreger said with Brian Duff and Martin Biron. "We know that Kevyn Adams and Pat Brisson of CAA Hockey, who now represents Jack Eichel, have been in constant communication. They have assembled a list of teams who have … [Read more...] about Dreger: No progress made in Jack Eichel trade talks

'"That's not something that we take lightly," he said. "There's rules within the [collective bargaining agreement], but we'll continue to look at everything moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel fails physical; stripped of captaincy by Sabres

'Rasmus Dahlin will get three more seasons to show that he’s worth the huge money an eight-year deal would normally bring. The two sides decided a three-year bridge deal would be best for the 21-year-old at an average of $6 million per-season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Rasmus Dahlin

'Also on the roster is unsigned restricted free agent Rasmus Dahlin. He is the only Sabre still looking for a contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is on the team’s training camp roster

'Despite a gritty effort, the Bruins ended up being more fresh and healthy than the Sabres, as they outlast Buffalo to earn a 5-2 win at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fade away in loss to Bruins at Prospects Challenge

'Luukkonen didn’t play on Saturday, but he didn’t have to. He gave general manager Kevyn Adams and head coach Don Granato an eyeful on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen was one of many that played well in Sabres Prospects Challenge

'“I learned a lot from him, like how he prepared and after games he did some work to get his body feeling good," Peterka explained. "I was [also] practicing some things with him, so it was really good to have a guy like him there.”' … [Read more...] about J-J Peterka learned more about Buffalo from Derek Roy

'This will be the third NHL outdoor game the Sabres have taken part in since 2008. The first outdoor game was the inaugural NHL Winter Classic at, then, Ralph Wilson Stadium - home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills - in Orchard Park. Buffalo then played 10 years later at the 2018 NHL Winter Classic played at Citi Field - home of the MLB's New York Mets - in Queens, N.Y. against the … [Read more...] about Sabres to play in 2022 Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ont. against Maple Leafs

'MSG will carry the remaining 72 games throughout the 2021-22 regular season. It is expected that Rick Jeanneret will call around 20 games this year in his final season as the play-by-play voice of the Sabres. Dan Dunleavy will remain as part of the Sabres broadcast to call the other 62 games on the schedule.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear 10 times on ESPN+/Hulu, TNT in 2021-22 season

'Quinn has been moved to center for this week after playing a little center in Rochester last season. Amerks head coach Seth Appert said they think center could be Quinn’s best position, “We started that last year and if he didn’t have surgery to end it, the last 10 to 15 games he would’ve been a center for us. I think he played three at center and was very, very good at it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Quinn may be becoming a center

'“It was not an easy thing mentally, but what I took out of the injury is I have more of an appreciation for hockey," Girgensons said following the skate. "I had never missed that long of a period, and I really did miss hockey. So that made me work harder, and my excitement for camp this year is just way higher than it’s been before."' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons ready to go after missing 2020-21 season with hamstring injury

'In just 21 games with the Sabres this past season, the 24-year-old scored just two goals, while registering 16 assists for 18 points. Eichel ended up missing the final 33 games of the 2020-21 season after suffering a herniated disk in his neck during a game on March 7 against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ranks 27th on NHL Network’s ‘Top-50 Players’ list

'Starting on Sunday, Oct. 31, guests must be fully vaccinated for entry at both Highmark Stadium and KeyBank Center. Guests are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine.' … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine now required for all future Bills, Sabres home games

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is one of the three goalies that will be at the tournament. Last season, the 2017 second round pick played four games with the Sabres before injuring his ankle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release roster for 2021 Prospects Challenge

'I think the 20-year-old knows this is going to be his team and he can’t wait to be the leader. Now don’t get me wrong, Cozens is not trying to push Jack Eichel out the door, but when the time comes up, he’ll be ready, “I’ve always seen myself as a leader. I want to lead by example and be a guy that guys can look to if they need anything or look to to inspire them, so that’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens wants a key leadership role right away with this team