'The Sabres drafted Malone in the 6th round of the 2013 NHL Draft, Malone recorded 99 points in 115 games for Harvard before turning pro in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Sean Malone
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Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach
'Smith won three Stanley Cups (1987, 1988 and 1990) during his 16 seasons playing in the NHL. In 804 total regular-season games as a defenseman with the Oilers, Blackhawks and Flames, Smith totaled 375 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach
Rick Jeanneret inducted into Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame
'Jeanneret, who is a Hockey Hall of Famer, earned another honor on Saturday as an honorary inductee into the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret inducted into Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame
Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 jersey
'Fans who currently own an officially-licensed No. 15 Eichel Jersey are eligible for a $49 credit toward the purchase of a new adult No. 9 jersey, or $29 toward the purchase of a youth jersey.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 jersey
Sabres Line Projection
'We know what Eichel brings. But, can Mittelstadt handle big minutes in his first full year in the league? That's the big question. But, there's no denying his play making ability. Berglund is a dependable third pivot who could slot into the 2C role if Mittelstadt gets overwhelmed early on in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Line Projection
Sabres trade Ryan O'Reilly to the Blues
'Berglund played in only 57 games last season but finished fourth on the team with 17 goals. Sobotka finished with 31 points (11-20-31) in 81 games while Thompson netted just nine points in 41 games with the club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ryan O’Reilly to the Blues
Is Ryan O'Reilly's signing bonus holding up a potential trade?
'"Look, there's always been conversations on some of our players throughout the league. With Ryan, to the direct question of Ryan's signing bonus, it's due by the end of the day today. It's no surprise, as I've said before, Ryan is a guy that teams ask about. When people are calling me to talk about our team, they're looking at our better players and, Ryan is certainly one of … [Read more...] about Is Ryan O’Reilly’s signing bonus holding up a potential trade?
Carter Hutton signs 3-year contract with the Sabres
'“Buffalo right out of the gate was real strong and they knew I was their guy and that was something that was real important to me," Hutton said during an appearance on NHL Network.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton signs 3-year contract with the Sabres
Hutton looking forward to opportunity, turning Sabres into a winner
'"I think they want to kind of protect him. It’s going to be a big year for him," Hutton said on his conference call with the media. "He’s a young kid coming up, and paying full-time in the NHL is a lot different than playing full-time in the AHL. I think they just don’t want to make any mistakes rushing him. They know he’s the guy of the future and have a lot of faith in … [Read more...] about Hutton looking forward to opportunity, turning Sabres into a winner
Brandon Hickey, Sabres agree to entry level contract
'"I wanted to come in and show him what I'm made of," Hickey added following a training session at HarborCenter. "I'm a mobile defenseman like him. That's definitely something that's cool to be in the same room and talk to someone like him."' … [Read more...] about Brandon Hickey, Sabres agree to entry level contract
Mittelstadt powers "Team Martin" to victory at French Connection Tournament
'After four days of refining and developing their skills, the focus of the conversation from the Sabres front office remains changing the culture within the organization and bringing in quality players both on and off the ice. And. that of course starts with number one overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt powers “Team Martin” to victory at French Connection Tournament
Mittelstadt ready to step in and contribute with Sabres
'“That's probably the thing I've been focusing on the most. Just getting in the weight room, working on stuff like that,” Mittlestadt said after a training session at HarborCenter. “Now it'll get to July I'll start ramping things up working on the skating, a bit more working on a lot of little things. So, I'll fine tune everything. Definitely going to be working on my shot … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt ready to step in and contribute with Sabres
Reports: Carter Hutton to join Sabres in free agency
'Hutton is considered a "late bloomer" having made his NHL debut at the age of 27. However, since hitting the ice, the netminder has put up solid numbers in each of the last five seasons, posting 63-39-17 mark.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Carter Hutton to join Sabres in free agency
How Swede It Is: Sabres pipeline full of talented Swedish prospects
'"Almost half the guys here are from Sweden so you can almost talk Swedish in the locker room to everybody now I feel like," William Worge-Kreu said. "I know a bunch of guys back home play in the big league, like Lawrence Pilut and Victor Olofsson. These guys, it's something I look up to so it's really good, it's helped a lot."' … [Read more...] about How Swede It Is: Sabres pipeline full of talented Swedish prospects
Hickey excited to suit up in front of Phil Housley, weighs future with Sabres
'“I thought it was pretty important for me to stay for the four years. Playing for Coach (David) Quinn was unbelievable. He’s a really good defensive minded coach. He does a good job with defenseman,” he said. “You look at the ‘08-‘09 national championship team and all six ‘D’ that played on that team, played in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Hickey excited to suit up in front of Phil Housley, weighs future with Sabres