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'The 22-year-old player was drafted 26th overall in 2016 by the St. Louis Blues and was traded to the Sabres in 2018 when they traded Ryan O'Reilly to the Blues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Tage Thompson to 3-year deal

'I’ve been told by people inside organizations that there’s no way owners will let a season start without a plan that gets the fans in their buildings. In my mind, the only way to ensure that is a vaccine or rapid tests that can tell that you were tested for COVID that day and came up negative.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: It’s great to talk hockey, but will there be a season?

'Going into this season, I see a team that could include Dylan Cozens, Tage Thompson, Dominik Kahun, Casey Mittelstadt, Will Borgen, Curtis Lazar and Arttu Ruotsalainen. None of those players should cost over $1 million in actual salary.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Evaluating the impact of the Sabres’ self-imposed budget

'Darren Dreger of TSN was the first to report the trade, tweeting Wednesday evening that a deal had been made with "details being worked on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Marcus Johansson to Minnesota Wild for Eric Staal

'Buffalo needed to address who was going to be its No. 2 center, and Adams has done just that.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres win trade with Staal’s production, leadership

'Hawerchuk had been battling stomach cancer. He was 57 years old.' … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo Sabres’ player Dale Hawerchuk dies

'There’s more Sabres fun still to come this week too. On Wednesday, local landmarks will be lit in royal blue. The Sabres are also asking fans to wear royal blue and draw the Sabres logos with sidewalk chalk. Participants are asked to share their photos using the hashtag #ReturnToRoyal. A lucky fan may even win a jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil new uniforms

'Starting Monday, the Sabres will be hosting a "Jersey Reveal Week" in partnership with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Sabres say there will be giveaways, exclusive content, and community initiatives held throughout the week.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to reveal new royal blue jerseys this week

'Even if Buffalo wanted to trade Eichel it would be difficult due to the NHL’s salary cap staying flat for three seasons. Eichel is one of just 13 $10 million hockey players and it would be very tough for teams to fit that money in.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Eichel wants to remain with Sabres

'The No. 1 pick has to be in play for a trade. If you combine the pick with Ristolainen, you may be able to get that player to make your team quite a bit better. Buffalo can’t play next season with Marcus Johansson at center. He was not good and it wasn’t his fault. He was asked to play out of position because Botterill got enamored with his players and didn’t get that player … [Read more...] about Paul Hamilton: Sabres should trade first-round pick after another flawed NHL draft lottery

'The move is surprising following news that the Sabres' ownership confirmed to the Associated Press last month that they would be backing his return for a fourth season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fire GM Jason Botterill

'The team announced Okposo had surgery this week and is expected to miss up to six weeks. Okposo had nine goals and 10 assists in 52 games last season. He has three years left on his contract with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Kyle Okposo has knee surgery

'Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula issued the following statement late Monday in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the protests that have followed in Buffalo and across the country.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas issue statement on injustice and unrest

'While Krueger is angry and frustrated with the Sabres situation, he knows his players are too, especially captain Jack Eichel who said Thursday he was "fed up with the losing." Krueger said, "there's pain and anger and that Jack is at the forefront of it is a really good thing. We have the opportunity to change that. It will be a tough grind. I have no problem with people … [Read more...] about Krueger: “I take responsibility for how we finished”

'The Sabres' captain has gotten better every year and was having the best season of his career when the NHL went on pause March 12. Eichel had 36 goals in 68 games. He wouldn't say what, but he was dealing with some kind of injury in the second half. He said he had some "lingering things" to deal with, but that the pandemic has prevented him from being treated for them.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel ‘fed up’ with losing