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'$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

'"It was great to see so many, so many people watching the practice. Usually in Finland it's not really that popular especially on the junior teams where I play,” he said. “There aren't that many people watching you play the games, so it was great to see that were so many spectators at the practice."' … [Read more...] about Fans impress Luukkonen during Development Camp

'The 57-year-old, who played 10 seasons with the Sabres as a player, returned to Buffalo in 1997 and spent 15 years as the head coach before being fired 17 games into the 2012-2013 season.' … [Read more...] about Rangers officially hire Lindy Ruff as assistant coach

'"It was really good for me to get that NHL experience. It got me pumped up for next year," he said. "It's good to see how the NHL is and I'll be more ready next year."' … [Read more...] about Nylander eyeing big summer, making Sabres roster

'According to Mark Divver of the Providence Journal, the Sabres are set to host the Bruins, Devils and potentially the Penguins in September.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to host Bruins, Devils & Penguins in rookie tournament

'"I'm just trying to keep learning and obviously keep getting better and staying healthy is obviously going to be a big thing for me moving forward," Fasching told reporters after the first skating session. "Obviously being hurt was not fun. I don't want to do that again. Otherwise just have fun with it and keep moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Fresh start, same goal for Fasching & Baptiste as Development Camp begins