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'There's no denying that Girgensons has seen his play slip in the past two seasons. However, a new coach could change that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to two-year deal

'The team will once again use a dynamic ticket pricing that categorizes each game into one of three pricing tiers to determine the initial box office ticket price for individual game tickets. As fans purchase tickets, the price of each individual game can rise or fall, but will never fall below season ticket prices. The pricing plan for the 2017-18 season includes seven Tier 1 … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres set prices, on-sale date for 2017-2018 single-game tickets

'Butcher, 22, was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the fifth round of the 2013 draft. According to Chambers, the Wisconsin native is expected to visit the Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Vegas Golden Knights. Butcher will very likely get calls from other teams as the clock ticks past midnight.' … [Read more...] about Report: Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher expected to visit with Sabres

'Just minutes after becoming an unrestricted free agent the Buffalo Sabres reached out to Will Butcher's camp, expressing their interest in signing the 22-year-old defenseman. According to Butcher's agent, the two sides are hoping to engage in further discussions in the near future (possibly as soon as Wednesday).' … [Read more...] about Sabres express interest in Will Butcher, two sides hoping to talk soon

'"I don’t want to discuss any negotiations with Jack publicly," Pegula said. "But, I can tell you this: we want Jack and Jack wants to be in Buffalo. That’s all I can say about that."' … [Read more...] about Eichel & Sabres continuing “intense, in-depth discussions” about new contract

'$2.4 million seems like a reasonable amount to pay a defenseman that will likely open the season in the starting lineup. If Beaulieu struggles or doesn't live up to expectations, his contract won't handcuff the Sabres past the 2018-2019 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nathan Beaulieu to two-year deal

'This makes sense for the Sabres because there is very little risk involved in the deal. At times, Rodrigues looked like a legitimate full-time NHL player with upside and versatility. Unfortunately for the 23-year-old, his play was inconsistent, especially in his defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Evan Rodrigues to two-year deal

'Lehner won the Sabres plenty of games last year they had no business winning. Despite his shootout woes, overall, Lehner had an impressive season with a very unimpressive defensive group in front of him. With a revamped blue line it's not far-fetched to think that Lehner can take his game to the next level.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Robin Lehner to a 1 year, $4M deal

'"Dealing with an injury like this can change your perspective on life. It makes you evaluate what's truly important. Hockey, of course, is extremely important to me. It's my job, and it's what I've done my whole life. But in saying that, I also don't want hockey to define me as a person. I want to be somebody who is known as a good person first and foremost."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo details health scare in open letter to fans

'This is likely the best news Sabres fans have heard or read in a long, long time. We still don't know all of the details about what led to Okposo's hospitalization but admittedly, it was scary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo returns to the ice in Minnesota summer league

'Campbell, 38, was drafted by the Sabres with the 156th pick of the 1997 NHL Draft. In 1999, Campbell made his Sabres debut but didn't become a regular on the roster until 2000-2001.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell retires

'After the final on-ice session, both Botterill and Housley addressed the media, reminding reporters that it's very tough to gauge a player's performance in a setting like development camp. There are so many variables involved, making this week more about growth off the ice and in the locker room, rather than on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Botterill & Housley pleased after their first Sabres development camp

'"We had a really good team, we had a lot of fun," Mittelstadt said at the conclusion of development camp. "We got to play with some pace and that's when I play at my best, so yeah, it was definitely really fun."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt dazzles at fourth & final day of Sabres development camp

'“The hope is always there, but it doesn’t look likely right now and that’s for sure disappointing,” he told WHAM 13’s Toby Motyka Tuesday morning.' … [Read more...] about Gionta wants to return to Sabres but “it doesn’t look likely right now.”

'"Obviously, you see there are jobs open, and you know for me, I want to finish the summer and do everything in my power or at the end of the day I know I did everything I could to make this team in the fall."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sound off after Day 3 of development camp