'The forward has spent all six years of his NHL career with the Sabres, and he ranks second among all Sabres in total goals and points since he made his NHL debut in October 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Sam Reinhart to one-year contract
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Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger says Taylor Hall and Jack Eichel playing together will be ‘lethal’
'“That’s definitely going to be an overriding option of the two of them. I know both players so well and the power that they bring and the speed with which they can execute and the puck possession that they have makes it very exciting,” Krueger said on a zoom call.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger says Taylor Hall and Jack Eichel playing together will be ‘lethal’
Krueger drew Taylor Hall to Buffalo
'“It’s interesting, it’s been a weird crazy past couple days for me, but right from noon on on Friday, Ralph texted me then we hopped on a phone call. I’d never met Kevyn Adams before but I obviously knew Ralph really well, so we hopped on a call and he talked about the Sabres, he talked about the city of Buffalo and what their plans were and where I would fit in. That put the … [Read more...] about Krueger drew Taylor Hall to Buffalo
Sabres make big splash in free agency signing forward Taylor Hall
'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
Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to three-year contract
'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
Sabres sign Tobias Rieder to one-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
Sabres sign defenseman Matt Irwin to one-year deal
'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
Sabres select JJ Peterka in second round of NHL Draft
'“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
Sabres select Jack Quinn in first round of the 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
January 1st start date for 2020-21 NHL season
'The start of training camp will be communicated at a later date.' … [Read more...] about January 1st start date for 2020-21 NHL season
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams is “open to everything” when it comes to the 8th overall pick
'“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
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: “There’s no intention of moving Jack Eichel”
'“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”
Sabres sign Tage Thompson to three-year contract
'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
Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to two 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
Victor Olofsson named to NHL All-Rookie Team
'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