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'For the first time at this event, the Bisons will be wearing Sabres-style “goathead” jerseys for their 1:05 p.m. game against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Featuring the Hockey Day standing Bisons logo in a baseball, the black jerseys will have a grey-red-white striping pattern on the sleeves and a retro Bisons ‘B’ logo with a puck flying out from behind the letter.' … [Read more...] about First pitch by Sabres’ Alex Tuch, goatheads, autographs highlight Bisons ‘Hockey Day’

'Zadina, 24, has never come close to reaching the huge potential he showed with the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, where he collected 44 goals and 82 points in 57 games during the 2017-18 season. In 262 NHL games, Zadina has 41 goals and 50 assists.' … [Read more...] about Czech report of Sabres PTO for former No. 6 overall pick Filip Zadina is disputed by agent

'How does this group of players – whether they’re veterans or not – respond to Ruff’s inevitable button-pushing? Ruff has learned during his time in Dallas and especially in New Jersey that today’s athletes require a softer approach but he’s still going to drive this team with more demands than they’ve had in the NHL, whether they’ve played for Phil Housley, Ralph Krueger or … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable, Part 2: How will camp be different under Lindy Ruff?

'Malenstyn led the Capitals in hits with 241, no small accomplishment on a club with a roster that includes agitator extraordinaire Tom Wilson. Among last year’s Sabres, only Connor Clifton (204) and Rasmus Dahlin (195) got more than 190 hits, and the leading total by a forward was just 141, set by Girgensons and Jordan Greenway. Fellow newcomer Nicolas Aube-Kubel also played … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable, Part 1: Which offseason addition will make biggest impact?

'I still can’t figure why CEO/acting general manager Jeff Jackson seemed to go rogue in free agency, paying $4 million to Viktor Arvidsson and $3 million to bought-out Sabres forward Jeff Skinner, when he could have used some of that money to get his young restricted free agents signed.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Oilers felt sting of offer sheets in wake of signing of Jeff Skinner

'There were challenging moments last season, though, and historical data illustrates Levi would benefit from more time in Rochester. But the Sabres’ plan to have a young goaltending tandem will force Ruff to balance team success with individual development during a season in which the Sabres must return to the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ plan for young goalie Devon Levi raises compelling questions for Lindy Ruff. Here’s the lowdown