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'Cecconi, a 26-year-old Youngstown native, played in 41 games and the Calder Cup playoffs for the Rochester Americans this past season after being acquired in a December trade. He had eight points (three goals, five assists in the regular season, and five points (two goals, three assists) in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Joseph Cecconi, Youngstown native, on 2-way deal

'Tthe team will be crossing the border into St. Thomas, Ontario to face the Toronto Maple Leafs for a Kraft Hockeyville game on Sept. 27. The matchup will take place at Joe Thorton Community Centre, which is about 40 minutes away from the Kraft Hockeyville-winning community of West Lorne, Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preseason schedule includes 3 home matchups, Hockeyville game

'Rousek was a pending restricted free agent after completing his two-year entry level contract. From the Czech Republic, he played two games for Buffalo last season, and scored a goal and an assist in his NHL debut. The 2019 sixth-round pick spent the rest of the season in the minors, where Rousek led AHL Rochester with 40 assists and 56 points in 70 games.' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons, Lukas Rousek re-sign with Sabres

'The camp will conclude with a 3-on-3 competition starting at 9:15 a.m. on July 6. The other hourlong on-ice sessions are scheduled for 2 p.m. on July 2, noon on July 3, 11:45 a.m. on July 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp set for July 2-6, open to fans

'The Golden Knights boast two other ex-Sabres alongside Eichel, with defenseman Brayden McNabb (2011-2014) and forward William Carrier (2016-2017) expected to suit up for Vegas. Both have been members of the Golden Knights since their first season in the NHL, with Carrier being the player selected off Buffalo’s roster in the expansion draft.' … [Read more...] about 8 former Sabres on rosters of Stanley Cup Final teams

'Johnson was selected with one of the picks Buffalo obtained by trading Ryan O’Reilly to the St. Louis Blues during the 2019 offseason. That deal also brought in Tage Thompson, who would develop into an All-Star center, along with a second-round pick that was used to draft Russian forward Alexander Kisakov, who signed an entry-level contract last May.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D prospect Ryan Johnson, final piece from Ryan O’Reilly trade

'Three Canadians (Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebs and Devon Levi) alongside Alex Tuch (United States) and JJ Peterka (Germany) will all play for their chance at international glory. Canada will take on Latvia, who’s made a surprise run to the semis, while Tuch and Peterka will square off in the other semifinal with a spot in the Gold Medal Game on the line for the U.S. and Germany.' … [Read more...] about Five Sabres to play for medals at Ice Hockey World Championship

'“That’s something I set out to do when I had my introductory press conference,” in 2016, Okposo said. “I did not know how much work went into it. But I think we are extremely close.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo: ‘Unfinished business’ compels Sabres captain’s comeback

'The 35-year-old winger was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer following the expiration of a seven-year deal with an average annual value of $6 million. Maturing into a respected figure in Buffalo’s during locker room several tumultuous seasons before being named the 20th full-time captain in Sabres history, Okposo indicated at season’s end that Buffalo would … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to 1-year, $2.5M deal

'The World Championships are taking place in Riga, Latvia and Tampere, Finland this year through a joint host. The tournament features 16 teams from around the world, first starting with two groups of eight and ending with the bronze and gold medal games on May 28.' … [Read more...] about Handful of Sabres to play in IIHF World Championship

'This will be the first time since 2012 that Buffalo’s initial pick will be outside of the top 10. The Sabres had the franchise’s best season in recent memory this season, finishing 42-33-7 and one point out of a playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to pick 13th in NHL Draft

'Power joins Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers, his former Michigan teammates drafted second overall in 2021, and Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner as Calder finalists. Voted upon by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, the winner will be announced June 26 at the NHL Awards in Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Owen Power finalist for Calder Trophy as NHL’s top rookie

'“A lot of times it’s very challenging to watch the playoffs when you’re not in it,” coach Don Granato said Wednesday at his postseason press conference. “This year … you watch it with the intent you’re there. You’ll be there 12 months from now.”' … [Read more...] about On cusp of NHL playoffs, Sabres have ‘absolute conviction’ better days ahead

'Closing out the season with a 5-2 victory Friday night at Columbus, the Sabres finished with 91 points (42-33-7), their most since the 2011 team that qualified for the playoffs with 96 points (43-29-10).' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish with winning record for first time during 12-year playoff drought

'“It’s unbelievable,” Anderson said. “You’re kind of mind-numb to it all. You’re just like ‘did this really just happen?’ This is the way it’s supposed to be. Things happen for a reason. This was the way it was supposed to play out. They get a point, we get a point. We win in overtime. You couldn’t ask for a better story.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send off Craig Anderson with a win in home finale