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'Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said the yearlong focus on Michigan’s prospects was justified. “When you have that much talent on one team, there’s going to be a lot of eyes on them. And certainly the draft eligible players that was the case,” Adams said, in noting how the teammates fed off each other. “When you’re in practice every single day going with and against elite players, that … [Read more...] about M Go Big: Led by Power, Michigan goes 1-2 in NHL draft

'Reinhart is a restricted free agent and has grown increasingly unhappy with being offered short-term deals during his his seven seasons in Buffalo while not interested in watching the team start over yet again. He’s coming off a season in which he led the team with a career-high matching 25 goals in just 54 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ristolainen to Flyers; Reinhart could be next

'“This is a tough league. So I think the one mistake we don’t want to make is putting someone in position that they’re just treading water,” Adams said. “We want them to be ready to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open NHL draft featuring Michigan, mystery, Kraken

'Skinner’s agent, Don Meehan, confirmed his client’s decision in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The Athletic first reported the player’s decision.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner drops no-movement clause for expansion draft

'In a text sent to The Associated Press on Thursday, Eichel’s agent Peter Fish did not go into detail in writing: “We are communicating with the team and are heading toward a resolution.”' … [Read more...] about Agent to AP: Eichel, Sabres nearing resolution on surgery

'His ability to relate to a young Sabres core, vast experience in developing players and the patience he displayed during a tumultuous season made him the ideal candidate for the daunting task of turning around one of the NHL’s worst teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Don Granato as coach to turn around franchise

'For Perreault, Robert’s most memorable overtime goal was his first coming in a 3-2 win at Montreal during a 1973 first-round playoff series. It cut the Canadiens lead to 3-2. Though the Sabres were eliminated the following game, the goal was significant because it came at Montreal’s Forum, which was considered a shrine to those growing up in Quebec.' … [Read more...] about Perreault mourns loss of Sabres linemate, friend Rene Robert

'Acquired by the Sabres in a trade that sent Eddie Shack to Pittsburgh in 1972, Robert went on to round out one of the most productive lines in NHL history. Robert played right wing alongside left wing Rick Martin and Hockey Hall of Fame center Gilbert Perreault on a line that earned its nickname because all three players were from Quebec.' … [Read more...] about Sabres `French Connection’ winger Rene Robert dies at 72

'The 72-year-old Robert has a home in Florida but maintains numerous ties to Buffalo, where he remains active in charitable endeavors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘French Connection’ winger Rene Robert hospitalized

'Buffalo won the NHL draft lottery on Wednesday in what became a showdown between a Sabres team in need of a fresh start, and a Seattle expansion franchise preparing to embark on its first season. Adams was aware of who he was up against upon seeing Francis pictured next to him on a split-screen as the lottery winner was announced.' … [Read more...] about Last-place Sabres win draft lottery; Kraken get No. 2 pick

'To emphasize his point Wednesday, Adams borrowed the same word — disconnect — Eichel used two days earlier when the star player questioned his future in Buffalo by citing differences with the team over how to treat his herniated disk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM disputes disconnect between team and Eichel

'“For now, obviously, I’m here, I’m the captain of this hockey team,” he added. “My goal is to be available and to try to help the guys in the room and help this organization win hockey games. And I’ll continue to do that as long as I’m here.”' … [Read more...] about Debate over surgery has Eichel questioning future in Buffalo

'Management again over-estimated how close the franchise was to becoming a contender, attempting quick fixes with headline-grabbing signings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ high expectations unravel with last-place finish

'“I think our guys advanced,” Sabres interim coach Don Granato said. “They have a taste of confidence. They should have had no confidence after giving up eight goals the other day. They came in from the drop of the puck and had confidence, and that’s progress.”' … [Read more...] about Carter, Lagace help Penguins beat Sabres, clinch 1st in East

'The 28-year-old spent nearly a decade before bouncing around the minors before finally reaching the NHL earlier this week. He dazzled in a pair of wins over the New York Islanders to earn a third consecutive start. Playing in front of more than 20 friends and family, Houser stopped 26 shots but couldn’t keep the NHL’s highest-scoring team under wraps.' … [Read more...] about Carter scores career-high 4 goals, Penguins blast Sabres 8-4