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'I think he showed Kevyn Adams and Don Granato that he’s ahead of where many thought the 22-year-old would be.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Luukkonen has been putting the work in this summer

'Mittelstadt was pretty much nowhere in his professional career until Don Granato took over for the fired Ralph Krueger as head coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to three-year deal

'The 22-year-old has played three seasons in the NHL, but none better than after Don Granato took over as head coach for the fired Ralph Krueger. Granato took two young, struggling defensemen when he put Jokiharju and Rasmus Dahlin together and they both responded with their best hockey.' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju signs three-year deal with Sabres worth $2.5 million per-year

'“There’s a lot of white noise. It’s hard to sort through it," Granato said. "I think it can hit them emotionally, so you have to sort through the white noise and make sure you self-reflect. These days, we don’t put our phone down very often, so it’s cutting through that and making sure that they’re able to focus on what got them here. That’s their true passion for playing.”' … [Read more...] about Granato looking forward to coaching a young team

'"Hopefully they don't try to drop me off at the nursing home. I'm looking forward to making a positive impact on these younger guys. I've never tried to be anybody that I'm not. I'm a pretty honest. I'm going to be honest with these guys, show them kind of what it takes."' … [Read more...] about Okposo wants to make positive impact on Sabres’ young guys

'“We’re delighted to extend our partnerships with the Bills and Sabres to continue delivering premier game day and supporting content,” said Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Buffalo, Tim Holly. “These partnerships will allow WGR 550 to continue to serve as the home for everything fans need to stay up to date surrounding these two iconic franchises, and we look … [Read more...] about Audacy announces multi-year radio broadcast contract extension with Bills, Sabres

'Girgensons is already back in action this summer, as he took part in 2022 Olympic qualifying action with his home nation of Latvia in Riga. Following the three-game qualifying action, Girgensons finished with an assist as Latvia officially qualifies to play at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons helps Latvia qualify for 2022 Winter Olympics

'Fish and Donatelli put out a statement in late July, saying the process wasn’t working. In my mind, that full statement from Fish and Donatelli hurt Eichel more than it helped him. It actually made it harder for Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams to trade his captain.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel hires new agent

'Hagg spent four years coming to Buffalo in the winter time with the Flyers and admitted how much different the city is in the summer and how nice it really is. He said he’s taken in many “Nice parks” and also has enjoyed being by the waterfront.' … [Read more...] about New Sabre Robert Hagg is settling in in his new city

'"The camaraderie, yeah, I'll miss that. That's a given" Jeanneret said. "I'm hoping that we're going to be back to a little more normalcy this year in that we can work in the same booth and we don't have to be spread out halfway across the press box trying to do a broadcast, which was the situation last season. I'm hoping that's going to happen, but I still don't know."' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret: ‘It’s time’ to step aside

'Jeanneret is currently the longest-tenured play-by-play broadcaster with one single team in the league.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret to retire following 2021-22 Sabres season

'"I will stay out of any of the stuff that you would read between the management and the player any time unless I was asked. If I was asked to be involved in it, I would," Granato said during an appearance on the "Cam and Strick Podcast" with former NHLer Cam Janssen and St. Louis Blues rinkside reporter Andy Strickland. "I'm not asked to be involved in this one, and that's … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘I just don’t like drama’

'This comes as no surprise that the 18-year-old would return to Michigan. He told me before he was drafted that he wanted the whole college experience, which included playing in a full Yost Arena and going to class.' … [Read more...] about Report: Owen Power returning to Michigan for sophomore season

'In 2010, Kennedy won his arbitration hearing with the Sabres, but general manager Darcy Regier elected to walk away from it. From there, Kennedy saw time with the Florida Panthers, San Jose Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire two former players to player development staff

'"As the Sabres enter the P.E. (Post-Eichel) era, their depth chart will be re-adjusted at the center spot," Wyshynski wrote. "Depending on who comes back the other way for Eichel, it could be Casey Mittelstadt or Cozens getting the bump up to top-line duty."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens deemed as ‘breakout candidate’ for 2021-22 NHL season