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'Hawerchuk had previously gone through a final round of chemotherapy back in April.' … [Read more...] about Family: Cancer has returned for former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk

'This will be the third time the Sabres have owned the No. 8 pick in the last five years. In 2017, former Sabres GM Jason Botterill selected Casey Mittelstadt. In 2016, former Sabres GM Tim Murray selected Alex Nylander.' … [Read more...] about Sabres land the 8th pick in 2020 NHL Draft

'“I believe I am ready to make the jump to the NHL," Cozens told WKBW. "I know it’s not going to be easy, I know I need to have a big summer, no matter how long it is I have to put the work in and I’m going to put the work in. Hopefully, I’ll be ready to make that jump but I believe I will be."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens believes he’s ready to make jump to NHL

'Remembered most for his defection from Russia in 1989, Mogilny spent six seasons with the Sabres, including a 76-goal performance in 1992-1993. While with Buffalo, Mogilny scored 211 goals and tallied 444 points.' … [Read more...] about Waiting game continues: former Sabres star Alexander Mogilny not named to the Hockey Hall of Fame

'“This morning, we informed Jason Botterill he will no longer be the General Manager of the Sabres. This decision was made after many candid discussions with Jason during a full review of our hockey operation," owners Terry and Kim Pegula said in a statement. "We recognized we have philosophical differences regarding how best to put ourselves in a position to compete for a … [Read more...] about Sabres fire Jason Botterill, Kevyn Adams named general manager

'"This is a dream come true for me," Adams said during a Zoom call with local media. "I wore no. 11 when I started playing hockey because of Gilbert Perreault. I totally understand the community and where everybody is and the passion of the fans, and I'm in this with everyone."' … [Read more...] about “This is a dream come true for me”, new Sabres GM Kevyn Adams ready for next chapter

'In 2005-2006, Adams was part of the Stanley Cup-winning Carolina Hurricanes. The same team that beat the Buffalo Sabres in seven games in the Eastern Conference Final to advance to the Stanley Cup. Adams played in all 82 games with Carolina that season for his best year as a pro.' … [Read more...] about What to know about new Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams

'Traktor manager Roman Belyaev said Pilut had opportunities to stay in the NHL but decided to head overseas for an increased role and more playing time.' … [Read more...] about Pilut agrees to two-year deal with Traktor Chelyabinsk in KHL

'Kane, who played for the Sabres from 2015-2018 will be the co-head of the Hockey Diversity Alliance, while Simmonds will serve as a member of the executive committee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Wayne Simmonds, former Sabre Evander Kane form Hockey Diversity Alliance

'"If we’re going to be angry and complain about the past, we need to work extremely hard right now because the only people who are going to change it is us, we have the opportunity to change it.”' … [Read more...] about Krueger believes disappointment from this season will help Sabres down the road

'Eichel, Ristolainen, and the rest of their teammates will now be watching as 24 other teams compete for a Stanley Cup. It's not anything new to them, but that's the problem.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel says he’s “fed up with the losing”

'In two seasons with the Sabres, Pilut has one goal and five assists in 46 career NHL games. In 2019, Pilut played in just 13 games with the Sabres and failed to register a point.' … [Read more...] about Report: Lawrence Pilut is considering leaving Sabres, playing in the KHL

'It’s truly remarkable how far the Sabres have fallen. This will now be their ninth straight season failing to make the playoffs. Before the start of this current drought, the Sabres had never gone more than three consecutive seasons without qualifying for the postseason. Let that sink in for a bit.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season comes to an end, playoff drought continues

'“I realize, maybe it’s not popular with the fans, but we have to do the things that we feel are right,” Pegula added. “We have a little bit more information than maybe a fan does, some inner workings that we see some positives in.”' … [Read more...] about Report: Jason Botterill will return as Buffalo Sabres GM

'“I thought I found my game quite a bit, I started playing more with the puck, playing more minutes makes a big difference," Mittelstadt added. "I feel like I wasn’t forcing it as much and was making good plays with the puck. Just having some fun with the guys down there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt sees time in AHL as blessing in disguise