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How Sam Reinhart has turned himself into a steady points producer – The Athletic
After Reinhart's hat trick against the Capitals, teammates describe a player with a high hockey IQ and a knack for anticipating plays. → Read More
Sabres' Botterill: 'The group that we have is not working'
Buffalo acquired two draft picks and a prospect from the Sharks in exchange for Evander Kane on Monday. → Read More
Sabres trade Kane, end winger's roller-coaster run in Buffalo
The marquee deal closed a three-month drama in which the only intrigue was where Kane would go, not if. → Read More
How do you sell Sabres tickets that no one wants? You don't.
What was once the hottest ticket in town sometimes isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Tickets are available online for as little as $6. → Read More
Officer and a goalie: Amherst's Parker Gahagen sets sights on U.S. Olympic hockey team
When Defense Secretary James Mattis took away hockey, Parker Gahagen went out and made history. Now he wants to make the U.S. Olympic team. The Army goaltend… → Read More
With Eichel poised to leap to elite, finalizing deal now will pay off for Sabres
John Vogl: A huge season – which the center looks poised to have – would only make Eichels value go up. → Read More
Sabres sign Eichel to eight-year, $80 million deal
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Jack Eichel to an eight-year, $80 million contract extension, making the 20-year-old the highest-paid player in franchise history… → Read More
Will Butcher opts to sign with Devils rather than Sabres
Will Butcher appreciates the enthusiasm shown by the Sabres and their fans, but the defenseman has decided to make New Jersey his home. The free agent signed… → Read More
From one Minnesotan to another, Mittelstadt happy to go to Sabres
CHICAGO – As the Minnesota high school star walked to the Sabres’ draft table, a former Minnesota high school star was waiting to shake his hand. Casey M… → Read More
Sabres 'GM for a Day': It's time to make hard choices
As Jason Botterill soaked in another Stanley Cup victory, he noted that building a winner isn’t easy. Rebuilding a winner is even harder. Sabres fans can attest to that. The potholes that Darcy Regier forecast in 2013 still jolt Buffalo. Organizational depth is a major problem. The defense is subpar. The most potent scorer is also the most likely to… → Read More
Jack Eichel talks arrival of Botterill, departure of Murray, Bylsma
Jason Botterill has promised open communication. Jack Eichel likes the sound of that. Eichel will meet with the Sabres’ new general manager for the first time Wednesday, part of a whirlwind trip to Buffalo for the center. Eichel has talked with Botterill by phone and text, and the first impression has been good. “Seems like a great guy, and just… → Read More
Well-known names abound as Sabres search for GM, coach
Lindy Ruff. Darcy Regier. Ron Rolston. Pat LaFontaine. Ted Nolan. Ted Black. Tim Murray. Dan Bylsma. The Pegulas have gotten used to firing people, and thatâ⌠→ Read More
Questions, answers as Sabres' Kyle Okposo lands in neuro ICU
Kyle Okposo’s admittance to the neuro intensive care unit in Buffalo General Medical Center created concern in the Sabres’ dressing room and around the hock… → Read More
Sabres' Okposo hospitalized and in intensive care
After Dan Bylsma admitted to being “very concerned” about Kyle Okposo’s health, word came that the Buffalo Sabres forward is hospitalized and in intensive… → Read More
NHL concussion lawsuit grows nastier as trial looms
“If it goes to trial, it’s going to be the first concussion and sports case that will ever see the inside of a courtroom,” said Charles Zimmerman, a lawyer for the players. “The others have settled." → Read More
Quick hits: Sabres 5, Coyotes 2
One of the old Buffalo traditions showed up during the third period Friday. Fans started the goal countdown by shouting, "One, two, three ... we want four!" They got it in multiple ways. The Sabres scored their fourth goal, and it helped them get points for the fourth straight time.… → Read More
Sabres’ Reinhart being rewarded for improved play
Everyone wants to be rewarded for a job well done, to know that their efforts are recognized. Lately, Sam Reinhart has felt the love. In the six games since scoring a game-winning goal in Florida, Reinhart has seen a boost in playing time and responsibilities. Sabres coach Dan Bylsma has… → Read More
Sabres notebook: Lehner’s return timetable slows down
Robin Lehner, with his injured right ankle back in a boot and propped on a scooter, zoomed down the hallway on one good leg. Despite words to the contrary, it sure looked like the Sabres goaltender had a setback in his recovery. Lehner has reached the seven-week mark for a… → Read More
Blue line is back for Buffalo with Bogosian’s return
Chad Johnson has played in front of some impressive defense corps in Boston and New York. Now that Zach Bogosian is back on Buffalo’s blue line, Johnson says the Sabres can hang with the Zdeno Chara-led Bruins and Johnny Boychuk-backed Islanders. “This is definitely right up there,” the goaltender said… → Read More
Quick hits: Stars 3, Sabres 1
Until a couple of power plays late in the third period -- including one that featured an overturned goal -- the Sabres didn't give their fans much to cheer about Tuesday night. It's becoming a trend. Buffalo dropped a 3-1 decision to Dallas in First Niagara Center. The Sabres fell… → Read More