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'PSE was established by former president Kim Pegula and included the teams along with bars, restaurants, and other things. The theme ‘One Buffalo’ came about to bring Buffalo together, but in the end, the Bills made money, and much of the rest floundered. The one happy family thing eventually went south with layoffs, firings, and employees wanting other opportunities. Another … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: PSE dissolving, Terry Pegula as Sabres president doesn’t mean the team is for sale

'Many hockey fans traveled to the arena with plenty of time prior to the event to pay a visit to the RJ memorial outside of the entrance and drop off letters, posters, flowers, photographs and of course a container or two of cookies to place right on the top shelf where mama hides them.' … [Read more...] about Remembering RJ: The man behind the mic

'“He’s the voice of my childhood,” said one fan Chris Jaskowiak. “He's someone who can be succeeded, but never replaced”. … [Read more...] about Sabres fans, Buffalo community remember Rick Jeanneret

'Those unable to attend in person will also be able to stream the service on sabres.com.' … [Read more...] about ‘Remembering RJ’ tribute event on Sunday at KeyBank Center

'"Always listened to him, you know, always listened to the voice and all that even down in San Antonio, you know, we'd listen to him. Get the remote broadcast," Sabres fan Jim Campbell said.' … [Read more...] about Fans and players remember Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret

'Some of Jeanneret's most memorable calls involved goals former Buffalo Sabres' captain Pat LaFontaine scored. Lafontaine fondly remembers Jeanneret in a post on his foundations social media page.' … [Read more...] about NHL community remembers Rick Jeanneret

'"Rick was indeed a very special and very loved man, to and by all, who knew him and listened to him, his magic, and his command," he said. "How glad I am to have known him. How lucky were we all to have been around him and to have listened to him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres legendary voice Rick Jeanneret dies at 81

'Adams 100% believes in Devon Levi and his process, which is why Levi was signed out of college and played in all of the most important games that this team has played in 12 years down the stretch. Adams and Granato haven’t said that Levi is their No. 1 goalie in October, but they don’t have to, their actions at the end of last season speak louder than anything they can say.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres’ offseason goaltending situation

'The other thing Adams is not only banking on but 100% believes in is that the young players will all improve and take the next step. I don’t think he’s wrong here. I think Thompson can be a 50-goal scorer year after year, I think Tuch can get you 35 to 40 goals every season. I expect Dylan Cozens will be even better than 31 goals and 68 points. I also think Cozens will improve … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ strategy of sustainable success

'The 18-year-old Benson starred in the Western Hockey League this past season scoring 36 goals and adding 62 assists appearing in 60 games with the Winnipeg Ice this past season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Zach Benson

'We will see in training camp, but I just don’t think Jiri Kulich or Matt Savoie are ready for the NHL yet. Including playoffs Kulich had 31 goals in 74 games for the Rochester Americans and yes, his all-around game improved, but I don’t think it’s where it needs to be for the NHL. Now that doesn’t mean it won’t be by midseason or so, but I think the 19-year-old would be better … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The impact of Jack Quinn’s injury for the Sabres

'The Sabres took Matt Savoie and Zach Benson in the first round of the NHL Draft for the past two seasons and fans should be excited that they might be able to see the two linemates from the Winnipeg Ice possibly play on the same line during the Challenge.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Prospects Challenge outlook

'The Sabres announced that forward Linus Weissbach is staying with the organization on a one-year two-way contract worth $775,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Weissbach; announce new ECHL affiliate

'The 6-foot-3, 192-pound forward is expected to continue playing next year in Sweden. General manager Kevyn Adams had said he considered Wahlberg to be a first-round talent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2nd-round pick Anton Wahlberg

'Buffalo drafted six Russians in the 2021 and the 2022 drafts. Last season we got our first look at one of them in Aleksandr Kisakov. He’s a talented but small kid that needs to gain quite a bit more strength to be able to play in the NHL. You could even see it in this camp, he couldn’t compete in battles, but if you get him in open ice, he’s very creative offensively. Having … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: A closer look at the Sabres’ Russian prospects