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'Now Jack Eichel gets a new linemate as Hall will skate alongside Eichel at left wing. Secondary scoring has been an issue over the years and this now gives head coach Ralph Krueger and opportunity to move other guys around as Hall will join their top line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make big splash in free agency signing forward Taylor Hall

'In 69 games played with the Sabres in 2019-20, Girgensons scored 12 goals with seven assists and 19 points, which marked his highest points-per-game total since his career best 30 points in 61 games in 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to three-year contract

'Rieder has been in the NHL for the last six seasons, spending the first four years of his career in Arizona before bouncing from Las Vegas to Edmonton to Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tobias Rieder to one-year contract

'Through his eight year NHL career, Irwin has played for the San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, and most recently the Anaheim Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Matt Irwin to one-year deal

'“I’m really happy now to be a part of the Buffalo Sabres,” Sabres second round draft pick JJ Peterka said to reporters on Zoom. “My goal is to play as soon as possible in the NHL and help the Buffalo Sabres win a Stanley Cup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres select JJ Peterka in second round of NHL Draft

'“Tonight I was just super excited and super relieved, but when I think of Buffalo I think of a great sports town and a great hockey town. I’m very excited to be a part of this team,” Sabres first-round draft pick Jack Quinn said to reporters on Zoom on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Jack Quinn in first round of the NHL Draft

'The start of training camp will be communicated at a later date.' … [Read more...] about January 1st start date for 2020-21 NHL season

'“I’ve had conversations and I’m working my way around the league talking about options with other teams and not just boxing ourselves in and say ‘I’m looking for this’ and this is it. When you’re getting to that point as a team you may be the Tampa Bay Lightning and you just won a Stanley Cup and you have this team that maybe it’s a little tweak here and there,” Adams … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams is “open to everything” when it comes to the 8th overall pick

'“I have zero concern of Jack wanting to be here, we’ve had great conversations with him, his representatives. I’m not really sure where that’s come from and I know there’s been even more stuff recently I was told,” Adams explained.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: “There’s no intention of moving Jack Eichel”

'Thompson sustained a season-ending injury in his first NHL game of the 2019-20 season. Before his recall, he was tied for the Rochester Americans’ team lead with 12 points, and ranked second in the AHL with 67 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tage Thompson to three-year contract

'Lazar played in 38 games for the Sabres in 2019-20, and set career-high marks in faceoff percentage and goals per game, while tying his career high points per game. Lazar finished the season with five goals, five assists, and 10 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to two year contract

'Olofsson made NHL history in his first season in the league by becoming the first player to score each of his first eight goals in a power play.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson named to NHL All-Rookie Team

'This is Adams’s first trade as general manager of the Sabres and it just so happens it’s a guy he’s already familiar with having played with him in Carolina when they won the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Eric Staal from Minnesota in exchange for Marcus Johansson

'“The traits that made Matt a successful NHL player are the same ones that have made him successful in player development in the years since,” Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams said. “It’s evident through his thorough planning and execution that Matt is passionate about developing young talent and our players will benefit from his approach to the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Name Matt Ellis Director of Player Development

'“Dale and I sat right next to each other. Oh, was he happy! We talked about our Buffalo days, junior hockey. It was a great group of guys. You know, when you play this game, you battle against each other, and if you’re lucky enough you’re on the same team.' … [Read more...] about LaFontaine remembers Hawerchuk, a great teammate and a gentleman